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23/05/2031
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Rafael Kafarov vs Rashid Gadjibekov

Boxing Daily Report from the Amodako Promotions promoted show at Samarqand Ibrahim, Samarqand,  taking place on 02/06/2024:

There are a few empty seats out here tonight, but this is a respectable turnout for the show.  
Next up is the main event of the show.  This is a mandatory fight for the Uzbekistan Middleweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on Uzbek Sport, the two fighters competing in this 12 round matchup are Rafael Kafarov (14 - 1(1) - 2) who hails from Samarqand, Uzbekistan and Rashid Gadjibekov(7 - 4) from Samarqand, Uzbekistan.  Both Kafarov and Gadjibekov weighed in at 160 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Vasili Talgatckyzy, and the three ringside judges are Vasili Talgatckyzy, Aleksandr Aganazarov and Mirza Khawaja.  

Round 1: 

Kafarov is looking to close the distance.  Kafarov quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Gadjibekov tries to land a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Kafarov lands a left hook to the head, a right hook to the head and a right hook to the body.  
Kafarov steps inside.  Kafarov pivots to the right of his opponent and is on target with a right uppercut.  
Kafarov quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Kafarov lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Kafarov is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a spiteful jab.  
Kafarov advances into close range and hits home with a right hook.  
Kafarov lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Kafarov closes the distance and drives a right hook into Gadjibekov's ribcage.  
Gadjibekov is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Kafarov is on target with a cross.  
Gadjibekov pivots to the side of his opponent.  Kafarov hits home with a cross.  
Kafarov steps to the outside and lands a stinging jab.  
Kafarov tries to keep the action at long range and finds the target with a jab.  
Kafarov pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Kafarov gets on the inside and walks his opponent into a corner.  Kafarov lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Kafarov lands three consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Kafarov tries to keep the action at long range and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Kafarov gets on the inside and is on target with a right hook.  
Kafarov steps away from his opponent and lands a cross followed by  two jabs to his opponents head.  
Kafarov advances into close range.  Kafarov pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a right hook to the head, a left hook to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Kafarov hits home with a left hook.  
Kafarov walks Gadjibekov down, trapping him on the ropes.  Kafarov sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Kafarov steps to the outside and lands with a solid jab.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Gadjibekov's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  Gadjibekov's trainer is telling his fighter to increase his workrate.  Gadjibekov's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  Gadjibekov's trainer is advising how he could improve his defence.  

Round 1 Statistics
Kafarov: 
Jabs Thrown: 14                            
Jabs Landed: 12                            
Power Shots Thrown: 38                            
Power Shots Landed: 26                            
Head Shots Thrown: 42                            
Head Shots Landed: 34                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Gadjibekov: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Kafarov lands a spiteful jab.  
Kafarov closes the distance.  Kafarov sidesteps to the right of his opponent and digs in a right hook to Gadjibekov's ribcage.  
Kafarov pivots to the right of his opponent.  Gadjibekov hits home with a cross.  
Kafarov pivots to the side of his opponent.  Gadjibekov throws a jab, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a cross.  
Kafarov steps inside.  Kafarov quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and hits home with a right hook.  
Kafarov quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Kafarov finds the target with a jab.  Kafarov throws a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Kafarov steps to the outside and lands two straights followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Kafarov closes the distance.  Kafarov quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a left hook to the head, a left uppercut to the body and a right hook to the body.  
Kafarov lands a cross.  
Kafarov advances into close range.  Kafarov pivots to the side of his opponent.  Kafarov hits home with a left hook.  Kafarov throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Kafarov connects with a left hook.  
Kafarov advances into close range.  Kafarov pivots to the left of his opponent and lands two right hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Kafarov steps away from his opponent and snaps his opponents head back with a spiteful jab.  
Kafarov advances into close range and manages to force Gadjibekov onto the ropes.  Kafarov lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents head.  
Kafarov stands off with low guard waiting for his opponent to launch an attack.  Gadjibekov lands a jab.  
Gadjibekov is looking to keep his distance.  Kafarov sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  He then lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Kafarov lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Kafarov switches the action to the outside.  Kafarov drops his hands, and waves his opponent in.  Gadjibekov connects with a cross.  
Kafarov is looking to close the distance.  Kafarov sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Gadjibekov is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Kafarov lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Gadjibekov steps away from his opponent.  Kafarov lands a cross, overhand left and a jab to his opponents head.  
Kafarov steps to the outside and is on target with a cross.  


Round 2 Statistics
Kafarov: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 8                             
Power Shots Thrown: 38                            
Power Shots Landed: 25                            
Head Shots Thrown: 38                            
Head Shots Landed: 28                            
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Gadjibekov: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 3: 

Kafarov quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and snaps his opponents head back with a ramrod jab.  
Kafarov gets on the inside and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  Kafarov attempts to land a right hook, but Gadjibekov blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Kafarov is looking to close the distance and attempts to land a right uppercut, but Gadjibekov sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Kafarov closes the distance and walks Gadjibekov onto the ropes.  Kafarov lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Kafarov tries to step out of his opponents range and is on target with a cross to his opponents body.  
Kafarov quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a sharp jab.  
Kafarov gets on the inside.  Kafarov sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook followed by  two left hooks to his opponents head.  
Kafarov pivots to the left of his opponent and is on target with a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Kafarov switches the action to the outside and tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Kafarov lowers his hands, trying to provoke his opponent to attack.  Gadjibekov throws a cross, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Kafarov quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a right hook.  
Kafarov lands with a sharp jab.  
Kafarov steps inside and manouvers Gadjibekov into the blue corner.  Kafarov lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Kafarov pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Kafarov hits home with a right hook.  
Kafarov lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Kafarov walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Kafarov lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Kafarov is looking to keep his distance and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Kafarov advances into close range and lands a right hook, left hook and a right hook to his opponents body.  
Gadjibekov is on target with a jab.  
Gadjibekov steps away from his opponent.  Kafarov lands a straight 1 - 2.  
You can sense the frustration from Gadjibekov now.    He throws a hook, and catches Kafarov low!  The ref takes no action over the foul, despite complaints from Kafarov.  
Gadjibekov sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Kafarov hits home with a cross.  


Round 3 Statistics
Kafarov: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 41                            
Power Shots Landed: 26                            
Head Shots Thrown: 33                            
Head Shots Landed: 21                            
Body Shots Thrown: 16                            
Body Shots Landed: 11                            

Gadjibekov: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Gadjibekov is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Kafarov lands with a hard jab.  
Kafarov lands a double jab to his opponents head.  He continues the combination and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Kafarov advances into close range.  Kafarov pivots from in front of his opponent.  Gadjibekov tries to land a right uppercut, but Kafarov blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Kafarov steps inside and digs in a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Kafarov pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a spiteful jab.  
Kafarov is on target with a cross.  
Kafarov gets on the inside.  Kafarov pivots from in front of his opponent and is on target with a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Kafarov lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Kafarov pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a stinging jab.  
Kafarov gets on the inside and digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Gadjibekov switches the action to the outside.  Kafarov lands a jab to the body, and then to the head.  
Kafarov gets on the inside and drives a left hook into his opponents body.  Kafarov clinches his opponent.  Kafarov pushes his forearm into Gadjibekov's face.  The ref separates the two fighters.  
Kafarov closes the distance and walks Gadjibekov into the corner.  Kafarov lands a left uppercut.  
Kafarov lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Kafarov pivots to the left of his opponent.  Kafarov lands a left hook.  Kafarov holds on to his opponent.  Kafarov leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. Kafarov tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits Gadjibekov behind the head. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Kafarov connects with a left uppercut.  
Kafarov steps inside.  Kafarov pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a right uppercut.  
Kafarov connects with a cross.  
Kafarov steps to the outside and lands a spiteful jab.  
Kafarov closes the distance.  Gadjibekov digs in a right hook to Kafarov's body.  
Kafarov lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Kafarov is looking to close the distance.  Kafarov voluntarily retreats back onto the ropes...he waves his opponent in!  Gadjibekov accepts the invitation, throwing powerful combos, but is unable to land anything on Kafarov.  
Gadjibekov connects with a cross.  
Kafarov gets on the inside and lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Kafarov lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Kafarov lands a left hook to the head, a right hook to the head and a right hook to the body.  


Round 4 Statistics
Kafarov: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 9                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 25                            
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 21                            
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 13                            

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

Round 5: 

Gadjibekov tries to keep the action at long range.  Kafarov lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Kafarov lands a jab.  
Kafarov steps inside and connects with a left hook.  
Gadjibekov tries to keep the action at long range.  Kafarov lands three consecutive jabs to his opponents head.  
Gadjibekov contemptuously drops his hands, trying to provoke his opponent.  Kafarov lands a cross.  
Kafarov steps inside.  Gadjibekov sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Kafarov lands a right hook, left uppercut and a right hook to his opponents head.  
Gadjibekov is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Kafarov lands two straights followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Gadjibekov feints a jab, tricking Kafarov into throwing a left uppercut counter.  Gadjibekov springs the trap, countering with  a right uppercut.  
Gadjibekov finds the target with a jab.  Gadjibekov attempts to land a jab, but Kafarov slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Gadjibekov is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Kafarov lands a sharp jab.  
Gadjibekov digs in a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Gadjibekov connects with a right hook.  
Kafarov is looking to close the distance and hits home with a right hook.  
Kafarov is looking to close the distance and lands two right hooks followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Kafarov closes the distance and is on target with a left uppercut.  


Round 5 Statistics
Kafarov: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 8                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 21                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Gadjibekov: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 6: 

Kafarov steps inside and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Gadjibekov sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Kafarov lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Kafarov lands a spiteful jab.  
Gadjibekov quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a cross.  
Kafarov steps inside.  Gadjibekov pivots to the side of his opponent.  Kafarov hits home with a left hook.  
Kafarov lands a jab followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Kafarov gets on the inside and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Kafarov finds the target with a jab.  
Kafarov advances into close range and lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Kafarov is on target with a left uppercut.  
Kafarov is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Gadjibekov attempts to land a right hook, but Kafarov blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Gadjibekov is looking to keep his distance.  Kafarov lands three consecutive jabs to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 6, lets listen in on the corners...Kafarov's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 6 Statistics
Kafarov: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Gadjibekov: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Kafarov lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Kafarov hits home with a spiteful jab.  
Kafarov gets on the inside and digs in a right hook to Gadjibekov's body.  
Kafarov steps inside and tries to land a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Kafarov lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Gadjibekov sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Kafarov lands two right hook's to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Kafarov lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Kafarov lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Kafarov steps inside.  Gadjibekov sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Kafarov throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Gadjibekov tries to step out of his opponents range.  Kafarov lands three consecutive jabs to his opponents head.  
Kafarov steps inside.  Gadjibekov pivots to the left of his opponent.  Gadjibekov attempts to land a left hook, but Kafarov sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Gadjibekov lowers his guard, attempting to draw a lead.  Kafarov hits home with a cross.  
Kafarov lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Gadjibekov steps to the outside.  Kafarov is on target with a jab.  
Gadjibekov pivots to the side of his opponent.  Kafarov tries to land a jab, but Gadjibekov slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Kafarov gets on the inside and digs in a left uppercut to his opponents liver.  
Kafarov closes the distance and lands a right hook to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  He follows up the attack and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Kafarov is looking to close the distance and lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Kafarov lands a spiteful jab.  
Gadjibekov steps to the outside.  Kafarov lands a spiteful jab.  


Round 7 Statistics
Kafarov: 
Jabs Thrown: 15                            
Jabs Landed: 9                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 22                            
Head Shots Thrown: 34                            
Head Shots Landed: 21                            
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 10                            

Gadjibekov: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

Kafarov steps inside and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Kafarov gets on the inside and lands a left hook.  Kafarov holds on to his opponent.  Kafarov is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref breaks Kafarov's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Gadjibekov pivots to the right of his opponent.  Gadjibekov throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Kafarov lands a left hook.  
Gadjibekov switches the action to the outside.  Kafarov lands a jab.  
Kafarov hits home with a cross.  Kafarov attempts to land a jab, but Gadjibekov blocks the shot and counters with a left hook to Kafarov's body.  
Gadjibekov quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Kafarov connects with a right hook.  
Gadjibekov sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Kafarov is on target with a right hook.  
Kafarov hits home with a cross.  
Kafarov steps inside.  Gadjibekov quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Kafarov lands a right hook.  
Kafarov hits home with a cross.  
Gadjibekov pivots from in front of his opponent and hits home with a right hook.  
Kafarov hits home with a cross.  Kafarov attempts to land a jab, but Gadjibekov blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Gadjibekov tries to step out of his opponents range.  Kafarov hits home with an overhand right.  
Kafarov finds the target with a jab.  
Kafarov lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Kafarov advances into close range.  Gadjibekov throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Gadjibekov pivots to the left of his opponent.  Kafarov connects with a cross.  
Gadjibekov pivots to the left of his opponent.  Gadjibekov throws a right hook, but Kafarov ties up his opponent.  Kafarov pushes his forearm into Gadjibekov's face.  The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch.  He lectures Kafarov about fouling.  


Round 8 Statistics
Kafarov: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 34                            
Head Shots Landed: 18                            
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Gadjibekov: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 9: 

Kafarov is on target with a cross.  
Kafarov is on target with a right hook.  
Gadjibekov sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Kafarov lands a jab.  
Kafarov steps inside and lands a left uppercut.  
Kafarov is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook.  
Gadjibekov tries to step out of his opponents range.  Kafarov lands a jab followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Kafarov gets on the inside and lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Kafarov advances into close range and lands a left hook.  
Gadjibekov pivots to the side of his opponent.  Gadjibekov hits home with a right hook.  Kafarov ties up his opponent.  Kafarov uses his free hand to throw a hook, but it hits Gadjibekov behind the head. 
Kafarov closes the distance and is on target with a left hook.  
Kafarov lands a right hook to the head followed by a jab to the body.  
Gadjibekov tries to land a cross, but Kafarov dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Kafarov lands a right hook.  
Kafarov lands a stiff jab.  
Gadjibekov connects with a cross.  Gadjibekov tries to land a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Kafarov steps inside and lands a right hook followed by  two left uppercuts to his opponents head.  
Kafarov lands a right hook to the body, a left uppercut to the head and a right hook to the body.  
Kafarov drives a right hook into Gadjibekov's body.  
Kafarov closes the distance and hits home with a left uppercut.  
Kafarov is on target with a right hook.  
Gadjibekov pivots to the side of his opponent.  Gadjibekov tries to land a right hook, but Kafarov slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Kafarov is looking to close the distance.  Gadjibekov quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Kafarov lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  


Round 9 Statistics
Kafarov: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 25                            
Head Shots Thrown: 34                            
Head Shots Landed: 25                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Gadjibekov: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 10: 

Kafarov steps away from his opponent and attempts to land a jab, but Gadjibekov blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Gadjibekov switches the action to the outside.  Kafarov finds the target with a stiff jab.  
Kafarov advances into close range and connects with a right uppercut.  
Gadjibekov pivots to the side of his opponent.  Kafarov attempts to land a jab, but Gadjibekov sidesteps and counters with a left hook to Kafarov's body.  
Kafarov hits home with a cross.  
Kafarov tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a jab, cross and an overhand right to his opponents head.  
Kafarov attempts to land a jab, but Gadjibekov parries the shot and counters with a cross.  
Kafarov is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  He then lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Kafarov finds the target with a jab.  
Kafarov is looking to close the distance.  Gadjibekov pivots to the side of his opponent.  Kafarov is on target with a left hook to Gadjibekov's ribs.  
Kafarov closes the distance and lands a right uppercut, left hook and a right hook to his opponents head.  
Kafarov throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Kafarov closes the distance and drives a left hook into his opponents body.  Kafarov clinches his opponent.  Kafarov leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. Kafarov uses his free hand to throw a hook, but it hits Gadjibekov behind the head. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Gadjibekov switches the action to the outside and connects with an overhand left.  
At the end of Round 10, lets listen in on the corners...Kafarov's trainer is telling his fighter he is winning comfortably and should get on his bike for the remainder of the fight.  

Round 10 Statistics
Kafarov: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Gadjibekov: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 11: 

Kafarov lands a jab to the body, and then to the head.  
Kafarov lands a jab to the head, a cross to the body and a jab to the head.  
Gadjibekov sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Kafarov hits home with a cross.  
Gadjibekov lands a cross.  
Kafarov is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands with a spiteful jab.  
Kafarov lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Kafarov is looking to keep his distance.  Gadjibekov feints a jab, and then attempts to land a cross, but Kafarov slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Kafarov lands a jab.  Kafarov attempts to land a cross, but Gadjibekov slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut to Kafarov's body.  
Gadjibekov sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Kafarov lands a cross.  
Kafarov lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Kafarov steps to the outside and lands a jab followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Kafarov lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Gadjibekov sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Kafarov lands a jab, cross and a jab to his opponents head.  
Kafarov lands a jab, overhand left and a cross to his opponents head.  
Kafarov lands a jab to the body followed by a cross to the head.  
Kafarov attempts to land a jab, but Gadjibekov blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Kafarov lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Kafarov snaps his opponents head back with a hard jab.  
Kafarov lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Kafarov tries to keep the action at long range and lands an overhand left.  
Kafarov lands an overhand left.  
Kafarov lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Kafarov lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Kafarov lands a jab to the head, a cross to the body and a jab to the head.  
Kafarov finds the target with a jab.  
Kafarov steps away from his opponent and lands two jabs followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Kafarov lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 11, lets listen in on the corners...Gadjibekov's trainer is telling his fighter he must go to war on his opponent!  

Round 11 Statistics
Kafarov: 
Jabs Thrown: 33                            
Jabs Landed: 26                            
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 20                            
Head Shots Thrown: 54                            
Head Shots Landed: 42                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Gadjibekov: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 12: 

Frustration is reaching boiling point for Gadjibekov now.    He throws a hook, and catches Kafarov low!  The ref halts the action and sends Kafarov to the neutral corner.    He warns Gadjibekov that he is heading for a point deduction.  
Gadjibekov attempts to land a right hook, but Kafarov sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Gadjibekov throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Gadjibekov attempts to land a right hook, but Kafarov slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Gadjibekov lands a cross.  
Gadjibekov feints a jab, and then tries to land a cross, but Kafarov slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Kafarov lands a jab to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Kafarov drives a right uppercut into Gadjibekov's body.  
Kafarov finds the target with a jab.  
Kafarov connects with a cross.  
Gadjibekov lands a left hook to the body followed by a cross to the head.  
Kafarov hits home with a solid jab.  


Round 12 Statistics
Kafarov: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Gadjibekov: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

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
Round 12 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9


Final Scorecards: 120 - 108  120 - 108  120 - 108

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Samarqand, Uzbekistan.... Rafael Kafarov

Fight Statistics
Kafarov: 
Total Punches Thrown: 506                           
Total Punches Landed: 328                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 397                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 268                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 109                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 60                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 353                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 231                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 153                           
Total Jabs Landed: 97                            

Gadjibekov: 
Total Punches Thrown: 258                           
Total Punches Landed: 39                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 202                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 30                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 56                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 9                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 226                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 33                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 32                            
Total Jabs Landed: 6