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11/08/2031
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Iwao Ishibashi vs Mitsuru Araya

Boxing Daily Report from the Koranteng Promotions promoted show at Sapporo Kudo, Sapporo,  taking place on 20/02/2023:

The venue is mostly sold out with the fans eager to turn out for tonights fights.  
Next up is the main event of the show.  This is a final eliminator for the Japan Welterweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on Sky-A Sports, the two fighters competing in this 12 round matchup are Iwao Ishibashi (8 - 2) who hails from Asahikawa, Japan and Mitsuru Araya(11 - 1) from Sapporo, Japan.  Both Ishibashi and Araya weighed in at 147 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Isamu Hara, and the three ringside judges are Kyo Kawabata, Aki Mizuno and Jiro Yokoyama.  

Round 1: 

Araya sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Araya walks his opponent into the corner.  Ishibashi hits home with a right uppercut.  
Araya advances into close range and hits home with a left hook.  
Araya attempts to land a jab, but Ishibashi blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Ishibashi steps away from his opponent and finds the target with a stinging jab.  
Ishibashi connects with a firm cross.  Ishibashi tries to land a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Araya steps inside and walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Araya pivots to the side of his opponent.  Ishibashi goes for the bodyshot, but lands south of the border!  The ref stops the action.  The ref sends Araya to the neutral corner.  He lectures Ishibashi but does not take away a point.  
Araya is looking to close the distance.  Araya quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a left hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Araya attempts to land an uppercut to the solar plexus, but he strays low!  The ref ignores Ishibashi's complaints and signals for the action to continue.  
Ishibashi steps to the outside and lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Ishibashi connects with a sharp overhand left.  
Ishibashi is on target with a cross to Araya's body.  
Araya closes the distance.  Ishibashi hits home with a stinging right hook.  
Ishibashi steps away from his opponent and hits home with a cross.  
Araya gets on the inside.  Araya sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Araya attempts to land a right uppercut, but Ishibashi slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Araya walks Ishibashi down, trapping him in a corner.  Araya hits home with a right uppercut.  
Ishibashi tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a straight 1 - 2.  Ishibashi tries to land a cross, but Araya sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Ishibashi drives a stinging jab into his opponents face.  
Araya closes the distance.  Araya sidesteps to the left of his opponent andAs Ishibashi tries to work on the inside, the fighters heads come together!  The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue.  Araya has been damaged by the clash of heads.  That has caused slight swelling  around the right eye.  
Araya pivots to the right of his opponent and drives a left hook into Ishibashi's ribs.  
Araya closes the distance and connects with a right hook.  
Ishibashi lands a cross, overhand left and a cross to his opponents head.  
Ishibashi drives a sharp jab into his opponents face.  
Araya closes the distance and drives a left uppercut into Ishibashi's liver.  Araya attempts to land a left hook, but Ishibashi blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut to his opponents liver.  


Round 1 Statistics
Ishibashi: 
Jabs Thrown: 14                            
Jabs Landed: 7                             
Power Shots Thrown: 33                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 35                            
Head Shots Landed: 18                            
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Araya: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 49                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 35                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 19                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 2: 

Araya closes the distance.  Ishibashi digs in a stinging right hook to his opponents body.  Ishibashi tries to land a right hook, but Araya blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Ishibashi lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Ishibashi steps to the outside and finds the target with a jab.  
Araya is looking to close the distance and lands a left uppercut.  
Araya is on target with a right uppercut to Ishibashi's body.  
Araya closes the distance and walks Ishibashi down, trapping him on the ropes.  Ishibashi digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Araya lands a right hook.  
Araya pivots to the right of his opponent and is on target with a right hook to Ishibashi's ribcage.  
Araya attempts to land a right hook, but Ishibashi sidesteps and counters with a firm left uppercut to Araya's ribs.  
Ishibashi tries to land a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Araya closes the distance and is on target with a left hook to Ishibashi's ribs.  
Ishibashi lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Ishibashi's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 2 Statistics
Ishibashi: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Araya: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 3: 

Ishibashi lands an overhand left followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Ishibashi is looking to keep his distance.  Araya quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Ishibashi lands a cross followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Ishibashi attempts to land an overhand right, but Araya sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut to Ishibashi's body.  
Araya pivots to the right of his opponent.  Ishibashi throws a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Ishibashi digs in a stinging left uppercut to Araya's body.  
Araya advances into close range and drives a left uppercut into his opponents body.  
Araya lands a left hook.  
Araya pivots to the right of his opponent and is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Ishibashi tries to step out of his opponents range.  Araya hits home with a cross.  
Araya finds the target with a spiteful jab.  
Araya connects with a right hook.  
Ishibashi is looking to keep his distance.  Araya tries to land a jab, but Ishibashi blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Ishibashi is on target with a ramrod jab.  
Ishibashi lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Araya closes the distance.  Araya pivots to the side of his opponent and is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Ishibashi steps away from his opponent.  Araya sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Ishibashi lands a stiff jab.  Ishibashi throws an overhand left, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Araya advances into close range.  Ishibashi is on target with a stinging left hook to Araya's body.  
Araya steps inside and connects with a left hook.  
Ishibashi is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a jab.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Araya's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  

Round 3 Statistics
Ishibashi: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Araya: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 37                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 4: 

Ishibashi lands a jab.  
Ishibashi pivots to the left of his opponent.  Araya is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Araya is looking to close the distance.  Ishibashi tries to land a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook to Ishibashi's body.  
Ishibashi is on target with a cross.  
Ishibashi lands an overhand right.  
Araya sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Araya tries to land a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a solid left hook.  
Ishibashi steps to the outside.  Ishibashi sidesteps to the right of his opponent and connects with a solid cross.  
Ishibashi is on target with a right hook.  
Ishibashi waits at the mid-range with a lowered guard, waiting for his opponent to throw a punch.  Araya attempts to land a jab, but Ishibashi blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Ishibashi steps away from his opponent.  Araya quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Araya throws a jab, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a firm right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Ishibashi switches the action to the outside and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Ishibashi lands a jab.  Ishibashi throws a jab, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Araya quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a sharp jab.  
Araya throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a sharp left uppercut.  
Araya gets on the inside and connects with a left uppercut.  


Round 4 Statistics
Ishibashi: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Araya: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 5: 

Ishibashi lands an overhand right, jab and a cross to his opponents head.  
Ishibashi lands an overhand right, jab and a cross to his opponents head.  
Ishibashi is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Ishibashi feints a cross, and then lands a jab.  
Araya hits home with a cross.  
Ishibashi tries to step out of his opponents range.  Ishibashi sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Ishibashi attempts to land a cross, but Araya sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Ishibashi is on target with a stinging cross.  
Araya steps inside and cuts off the ring, trapping Ishibashi in the corner.  Araya pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a left uppercut followed by  two right hooks to his opponents head.  
Araya tries to land a jab, but Ishibashi sidesteps and counters with a solid cross.  
Ishibashi lands a jab followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Araya gets on the inside and lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Ishibashi steps away from his opponent and lands three consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Ishibashi lands a cross, jab and a cross to his opponents head.  
Araya steps inside and connects with a left hook.  
Araya cuts off the ring, trapping Ishibashi in the corner.  Araya quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Ishibashi is on target with a solid cross.  
Araya closes the distance and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Ishibashi is looking to keep his distance and attempts to land a jab, but Araya blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Ishibashi is on target with a cross.  
Ishibashi is on target with a jab.  
Ishibashi lands with a solid jab.  


Round 5 Statistics
Ishibashi: 
Jabs Thrown: 19                            
Jabs Landed: 12                            
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 40                            
Head Shots Landed: 26                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Araya: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 6: 

Ishibashi steps to the outside and lands a cross followed by  two overhand rights to his opponents head.  
Ishibashi tries to step out of his opponents range and lands an overhand right followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Araya gets on the inside.  Araya pivots to the left of his opponent and hits home with a left hook.  
Araya closes the distance and manouvers his opponent into the corner.  Araya pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Araya steps inside.  Ishibashi lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Ishibashi switches the action to the outside and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Ishibashi throws a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Ishibashi is looking to keep his distance.  Araya lands with a hard jab.  
Araya lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Araya walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Ishibashi connects with a right hook.  
Ishibashi is looking to keep his distance.  Araya is on target with a ramrod jab.  
Araya steps inside and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Ishibashi lands a hard jab.  
Ishibashi lands a jab, cross and an overhand right to his opponents head.  
Ishibashi is on target with a jab to Araya's body.  
Ishibashi connects with a cross.  


Round 6 Statistics
Ishibashi: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Araya: 
Jabs Thrown: 14                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 39                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 7: 

Araya is looking to close the distance and manages to force Ishibashi into the blue corner.  Ishibashi throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Araya connects with a left uppercut.  
Araya lowers his hands, trying to provoke his opponent to attack.  Ishibashi throws a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Araya pivots from in front of his opponent.  Araya throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Araya gets on the inside and forces Ishibashi to retreat into a corner.  Araya lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Araya pivots from in front of his opponent.  Ishibashi digs in a left hook to his opponents liver.  As the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Ishibashi dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Ishibashi steps away from his opponent and lands a stinging jab.  
Ishibashi lands an overhand left to the head followed by a jab to the body.  Ishibashi tries to land a cross, but Araya blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Ishibashi lands a jab to Araya's body.  Ishibashi throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Ishibashi lands an overhand left followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Ishibashi lands a right hook.  
Ishibashi is looking to keep his distance and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Ishibashi hits home with an overhand left.  Ishibashi attempts to land a jab, but Araya blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Araya closes the distance.  Ishibashi connects with a right uppercut.  
Araya advances into close range and walks Ishibashi into a corner.  Ishibashi lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Ishibashi is on target with a solid right hook to Araya's body.  
Ishibashi is on target with a left uppercut.  
Araya leans back on the ropes...he waves his opponent in!  Ishibashi tries to land a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Ishibashi is looking to keep his distance and hits home with a hard jab.  


Round 7 Statistics
Ishibashi: 
Jabs Thrown: 16                            
Jabs Landed: 9                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Araya: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 8: 

Araya lands a left hook followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Araya drives a left hook into Ishibashi's body.  
Ishibashi hits home with a solid cross.  
Araya gets on the inside and digs in a right hook to Ishibashi's body.  
Ishibashi drives a left uppercut into Araya's ribs.  
Ishibashi steps to the outside and connects with an overhand right.  
Ishibashi lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Ishibashi tries to land an overhand right, but Araya slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Araya is looking to close the distance.  Ishibashi digs in a right uppercut to Araya's body.  
Araya gets on the inside and lands a left hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
Ishibashi steps to the outside and lands a cross.  
Ishibashi is on target with a stinging left hook to his opponents liver.  
Ishibashi stands off with low guard waiting for his opponent to launch an attack.  Araya connects with a cross.  
Ishibashi steps to the outside and lands a cross, jab and an overhand left to his opponents head.  
Araya steps inside.  Ishibashi pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  
Araya closes the distance and is on target with a right hook.  
Araya steps inside.  Ishibashi sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Araya lands a left uppercut.  
At the end of Round 8, lets listen in on the corners...Araya's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 8 Statistics
Ishibashi: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Araya: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 9: 

Araya gets on the inside and is on target with a right uppercut.  
Ishibashi lands an overhand right, jab and an overhand left to his opponents head.  
Ishibashi connects with a sharp cross.  
Ishibashi tries to step out of his opponents range and hits home with a stinging overhand right.  
Ishibashi lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Ishibashi is looking to keep his distance and is on target with a jab.  
Ishibashi is keeping his hands low...it looks like he wants his opponent to throw first.  Araya tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Ishibashi lands an overhand left.  
Ishibashi sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Araya lands a left hook.  
Araya steps inside and is on target with a right hook.  
Ishibashi switches the action to the outside and hits home with a stiff jab.  
Araya is looking to close the distance.  Ishibashi throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Ishibashi is looking to keep his distance and lands a cross.  
Ishibashi tries to keep the action at long range.  Ishibashi feints a jab, tricking Araya into countering with a right uppercut.  Ishibashi springs the trap, countering with  a stinging cross.  
Ishibashi lands a cross followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  He follows up the attack and lands a cross to the body followed by a overhand right to the head.  


Round 9 Statistics
Ishibashi: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 16                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Araya: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 10: 

Araya is looking to close the distance.  Ishibashi is on target with a left hook.  
Ishibashi tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a sharp cross.  
Ishibashi lands a cross.  
Ishibashi is on target with a sharp left hook to his opponents body.  
Araya closes the distance.  Ishibashi pivots to the left of his opponent and drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Ishibashi switches the action to the outside.  Ishibashi feints a right hook, and then lands a solid overhand right.  
Araya closes the distance and digs in a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Ishibashi quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and hits home with a left uppercut.  
Ishibashi is on target with a left uppercut to his opponents ribs.  Ishibashi throws a cross, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut to his opponents liver.  
Ishibashi switches the action to the outside and lands a jab, overhand left and a cross to his opponents head.  
Ishibashi steps away from his opponent.  Ishibashi lowers his guard, attempting to draw a lead.  Araya throws a jab, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a left hook to Araya's body.  
Araya gets on the inside.  Ishibashi lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Ishibashi steps to the outside and throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Ishibashi steps away from his opponent and is on target with a sharp jab.  
Araya is looking to close the distance.  Ishibashi drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Araya gets on the inside.  Ishibashi sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Ishibashi tries to land a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  


Round 10 Statistics
Ishibashi: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 37                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 19                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

Araya: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 11: 

Ishibashi is looking to keep his distance.  Ishibashi feints a jab and triggers a right uppercut counter from Araya.  Ishibashi springs the trap and counters with  a sharp right uppercut.  
Araya advances into close range and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Ishibashi tries to keep the action at long range.  Araya lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Ishibashi is on target with a firm overhand left.  
Ishibashi pivots to the right of his opponent.  Araya hits home with a right hook.  
Araya advances into close range.  Ishibashi sidesteps to the left of his opponent and drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Ishibashi hits home with a stinging overhand left.  
Araya closes the distance.  Ishibashi pivots to the side of his opponent and drives a right uppercut into his opponents body.  
Araya lands a spiteful jab.  
Araya gets on the inside and digs in a left hook to Ishibashi's body.  
Ishibashi tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Araya gets on the inside and tries to land a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Ishibashi lands an overhand left, cross and an overhand left to his opponents head.  
Araya closes the distance.  Ishibashi quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Ishibashi throws a left uppercut, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Araya closes the distance.  Ishibashi drives a solid left hook into his opponents ribs.  Ishibashi throws a right hook, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Ishibashi attempts to land a left hook, but Araya blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Ishibashi steps to the outside.  Ishibashi is keeping his hands low...it looks like he wants his opponent to throw first.  Araya tries to land a jab, but Ishibashi parries the shot and counters with a left hook.  
At the end of Round 11, lets listen in on the corners...Araya's trainer is telling his fighter he must go to war on his opponent!  

Round 11 Statistics
Ishibashi: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Araya: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 12: 

Ishibashi lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Ishibashi is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Ishibashi sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Araya is on target with a ramrod jab.  
Ishibashi throws a cross, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Araya closes the distance.  Ishibashi connects with a firm right hook.  
Araya is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Araya lands a ramrod jab.  
Ishibashi is on target with a left hook.  
Ishibashi tries to step out of his opponents range and connects with a cross.  
Araya hits home with a left hook.  
Araya advances into close range.  Ishibashi lands a stinging right hook.  
Ishibashi is looking to keep his distance.  Araya lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Ishibashi pivots to the left of his opponent and is on target with a solid right hook to Araya's body.  
Ishibashi steps away from his opponent and connects with a solid overhand right.  
Araya hits home with a cross.  
Araya advances into close range and is on target with a left hook.  
Araya lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Ishibashi is looking to keep his distance and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Araya lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  


Round 12 Statistics
Ishibashi: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Araya: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 1 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 2 Scores: 10 - 9  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 3 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
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
Round 12 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10


Final Scorecards: 118 - 110  117 - 111  117 - 111

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Asahikawa, Japan.... Iwao Ishibashi

Fight Statistics
Ishibashi: 
Total Punches Thrown: 441                           
Total Punches Landed: 196                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 310                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 157                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 131                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 39                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 332                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 137                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 109                           
Total Jabs Landed: 59                            

Araya: 
Total Punches Thrown: 367                           
Total Punches Landed: 105                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 278                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 79                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 89                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 26                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 301                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 96                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 66                            
Total Jabs Landed: 9