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19/09/2030
EOD Running: Rankings
Paau Mahia vs John Metro

Boxing Daily Report from the Gold Coast Promotions promoted show at Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Gold Coast,  taking place on 05/10/2024:

The venue is completely packed out with the fans turning out in force to watch the fights on offer tonight.  
Next up we have one of the supporting contests of this show.  This is a final eliminator for the Oceania Super Bantamweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on SBS1, the two fighters competing in this 12 round matchup are Paau Mahia (11 - 6) who hails from Christchurch, New Zealand and John Metro(15 - 2) from Brisbane, Australia.  Mahia weighed in at 121 pounds and 13 ounces, while Metro weighed in at 122 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Mark Lockie, and the three ringside judges are Dave Antoni, Ewan Duffy and Mark Lockie.  

Round 1: 

Mahia steps to the outside and lands with a hard jab.  
Metro digs in a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Metro connects with a left hook.  
Mahia is on target with a left hook.  
Metro pivots to the side of his opponent and is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Metro pivots to the left of his opponent and is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Metro gets on the inside.  Mahia lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Metro is on target with a left hook to Mahia's body.  
Metro advances into close range.  Mahia lands a solid right hook.  
Metro hits home with a cross.  
Metro is looking to close the distance.  Mahia pivots to the side of his opponent.  Metro tries to land a right hook, but Mahia blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut to his opponents ribcage.  
Mahia strikes his opponents body with a jab.  
Metro steps inside.  Mahia connects with a left hook.  
Mahia is on target with a left hook.  
Mahia is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a solid cross.  
Metro closes the distance and digs in a left uppercut to Mahia's body.  
Mahia steps to the outside and hits the target with a stinging jab.  
Metro advances into close range.  Mahia sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook.  
Metro drives a right uppercut into Mahia's body.  
Metro attempts to land a right uppercut, but Mahia parries the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Metro closes the distance and lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Metro attempts to land a left hook, but Mahia blocks the shot and counters with a left hook to Metro's body.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Mahia's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  Metro's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  

Round 1 Statistics
Mahia: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Metro: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 36                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Round 2: 

Mahia pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Mahia pivots from in front of his opponent.  Metro hits the target with a spiteful jab.  
Mahia steps to the outside.  Metro lands two consecutive overhand rights to his opponents head.  
Metro finds the target with a ramrod jab.  
Metro gets on the inside.  Mahia lands a left hook.  
Mahia is on target with a left hook.  Mahia tries to land a left hook, but Metro parries the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Metro drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Metro lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Mahia steps to the outside and is on target with a jab.  
Metro digs in a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Metro lands a cross.  
Metro gets on the inside and is on target with a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Metro lands a double jab to his opponents head.  


Round 2 Statistics
Mahia: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Metro: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 33                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 3: 

Metro steps inside.  Mahia drives a left uppercut into Metro's liver.  
Mahia is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Metro throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Mahia is looking to keep the action on the outside and finds the target with a jab.  
Mahia steps away from his opponent.  Metro lands a ramrod jab.  
Metro gets on the inside and manages to force Mahia onto the ropes.  Metro drives a right hook into Mahia's body.  
Mahia attempts to land a left hook, but Metro blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Mahia is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Metro lands an overhand right.  
Mahia pivots to the left of his opponent.  Metro tries to land a cross, but Mahia slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Metro gets on the inside.  Mahia hits home with a right hook.  
Mahia steps away from his opponent and finds the target with a jab.  
Mahia switches the action to the outside and lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Metro is looking to close the distance.  Mahia digs in a left hook to his opponents ribs.  Mahia tries to land a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Mahia throws a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Mahia is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Metro lands a cross to the body, and then to the head.  
Mahia switches the action to the outside and is on target with a jab to his opponents body.  Mahia attempts to land an overhand left, but Metro slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  


Round 3 Statistics
Mahia: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Metro: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 4: 

Metro closes the distance and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Metro steps inside.  Mahia pivots to the right of his opponent.  Metro digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Metro manages to force Mahia into the corner.  Metro is on target with a left hook.  
Mahia steps to the outside and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Metro hits home with a spiteful jab.  
Metro advances into close range and lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Metro lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Mahia is on target with a left hook.  
Metro is on target with a left uppercut.  
Metro is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  Metro throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut to Metro's body.  
Metro connects with a left hook.  
Mahia steps to the outside.  Mahia sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Metro tries to land a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook to Metro's body.  
Mahia feints a right hook, and then is on target with a right uppercut to Metro's body.  
Mahia steps away from his opponent.  Metro throws a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Metro gets on the inside and lands a left hook.  
Metro advances into close range and walks Mahia onto the ropes.  Metro hits home with a right hook.  Metro attempts to land a right hook, but Mahia blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Metro is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Metro lands a stiff jab.  
At the end of Round 4, lets listen in on the corners...Mahia's trainer is telling his fighter he needs to be more active or he's going to get outworked.  

Round 4 Statistics
Mahia: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Metro: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 43                            
Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Head Shots Thrown: 33                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 5: 

Mahia lands a stiff jab.  
Mahia tries to step out of his opponents range.  Metro connects with a cross.  
Metro advances into close range and hits home with a left hook.  
Mahia is on target with a cross.  
Mahia is looking to keep his distance and hits home with a stinging cross.  
Metro lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Mahia switches the action to the outside and lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Metro gets on the inside and forces Mahia to back into the ropes.  Mahia hits home with a left hook.  
Metro connects with a right hook.  
Mahia is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Metro lands a spiteful jab.  
Mahia connects with a solid cross.  
Metro is looking to close the distance and walks Mahia into the red corner.  Mahia is on target with a left hook.  
Mahia tries to keep the action at long range and lands a stiff jab.  
Mahia strikes his opponents body with a cross.  
Metro lands a left uppercut.  
Mahia is on target with a left hook to Metro's liver.  
Metro lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Mahia steps to the outside and lands an overhand right.  


Round 5 Statistics
Mahia: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Metro: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 6: 

Metro advances into close range.  Metro is on target with a right hook.  Metro goes for the bodyshot, but lands south of the border!  The ref stops the action and gives Mahia time to recover.  
Mahia connects with a cross.  
Mahia switches the action to the outside.  Metro quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Mahia hits home with a cross.  
Metro is looking to close the distance and hits home with a left hook.  
Mahia is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Metro walks Mahia into a corner.  Mahia tries to land a jab, but Metro sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Mahia attempts to land a jab, but Metro slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Mahia steps away from his opponent.  Metro tries to land a jab, but Mahia sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Mahia tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a cross to the head followed by a jab to the body.  
Mahia lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Metro gets on the inside.  Mahia hits home with a right hook.  
Metro digs in a right uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Mahia lands two jabs followed by an overhand right to his opponents head.  
Mahia connects with a right uppercut.  
Mahia tries to keep the action at long range and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Metro quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Mahia lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Mahia is on target with a cross.  
Metro connects with an overhand right.  
Metro is looking to close the distance.  Metro sidesteps to the left of his opponent and is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  


Round 6 Statistics
Mahia: 
Jabs Thrown: 15                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 31                            
Head Shots Landed: 16                            
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Metro: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 7: 

Metro steps inside and lands a left hook.  
Metro forces Mahia to back into the ropes.  Metro lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Mahia steps away from his opponent and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Metro advances into close range.  Metro drives a left hook into his opponents body.  Metro throws an uppercut to the body, but lands well below the belt!  The ref ignores Mahia's complaints and signals for the action to continue.  
Metro advances into close range and digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Mahia lands two consecutive overhand rights to his opponents head.  
Mahia sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Mahia tries to land a jab, but Metro sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Mahia tries to step out of his opponents range.  Mahia quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Metro is on target with a cross.  
Mahia connects with a solid overhand left.  
Metro is looking to close the distance.  Metro sidesteps to the left of his opponent and digs in a left uppercut to Mahia's ribs.  
Mahia lands a right hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Mahia is looking to keep his distance and lands a jab to the head followed by a cross to the body.  
Mahia attempts to land a cross, but Metro sidesteps and counters with a left hook to Mahia's body.  


Round 7 Statistics
Mahia: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Metro: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 8: 

Metro connects with a cross.  
Metro closes the distance and hits home with a right uppercut.  
Metro is looking to close the distance and forces Mahia to retreat onto the ropes.  Metro pivots to the left of his opponent.  Mahia connects with a solid right hook.  
Metro is looking to close the distance and digs in a left uppercut to Mahia's liver.  
Metro advances into close range and cuts off the ring, trapping Mahia in a neutral corner.  Metro connects with a right hook.  
Mahia tries to step out of his opponents range and lands with a hard jab.  
Metro hits the target with a spiteful jab.  Metro attempts to land a jab, but Mahia sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Mahia tries to keep the action at long range.  Metro quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Metro attempts to land a jab, but Mahia blocks the shot and counters with a right hook to Metro's body.  
Mahia lands a jab followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Mahia switches the action to the outside and lands a stinging jab.  
Mahia tries to land a cross, but Metro dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  


Round 8 Statistics
Mahia: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Metro: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 9: 

Metro is looking to close the distance.  Mahia pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  
Metro sidesteps to the right of his opponent and hits the target with a stiff jab.  
Metro steps inside and lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Mahia steps away from his opponent.  Metro is on target with an overhand right.  
Metro advances into close range.  Mahia hits home with a solid left hook.  
Mahia lands a firm right hook.  
Mahia lands a jab.  
Metro gets on the inside and is on target with a right hook to Mahia's ribs.  
Mahia tries to step out of his opponents range.  Metro connects with an overhand right.  
Mahia attempts to land a jab, but Metro blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Metro manages to force Mahia into a neutral corner.  Metro hits the target with a ramrod jab.  


Round 9 Statistics
Mahia: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Metro: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 10: 

Metro lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Mahia tries to step out of his opponents range.  Metro connects with a cross.  
Metro steps inside.  Mahia throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Mahia sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Metro is on target with a left uppercut to Mahia's body.  
Mahia is on target with a left hook to Metro's body.  
Mahia is looking to keep the action on the outside and throws a jab, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a cross.  
Mahia is on target with a cross.  
Mahia hits home with an overhand right.  
Mahia lands with a hard jab.  
Metro quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Metro lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  Metro tries to land a left hook, but Mahia dodges the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Metro gets on the inside.  Mahia pivots to the right of his opponent.  Metro is on target with a left uppercut.  
Mahia tries to step out of his opponents range.  Metro quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Metro attempts to land a cross, but Mahia blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Metro steps inside.  Mahia pivots to the right of his opponent.  Mahia tries to land a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Metro lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Metro forces Mahia to back into the ropes.  Metro quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Mahia tries to land a right hook, but Metro slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Mahia is looking to keep the action on the outside and is on target with a jab.  


Round 10 Statistics
Mahia: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Metro: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 11: 

Mahia is on target with a firm cross.  Mahia attempts to land an overhand right, but Metro parries the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Mahia lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Metro closes the distance and lands a left hook.  
Metro walks Mahia down, trapping him in a corner.  Metro connects with a right hook.  
Mahia steps to the outside and lands a cross.  
Mahia steps away from his opponent.  Mahia feints a left hook, and then is on target with a solid cross.  
Metro closes the distance and cuts off the ring, trapping Mahia on the ropes.  Metro pivots to the right of his opponent.  Metro tries to land a right hook, but Mahia sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Metro is on target with a right uppercut.  
Mahia pivots to the side of his opponent and hits home with a left hook.  
Mahia lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Metro quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and hits home with a right hook.  
Metro forces Mahia to retreat into the corner.  Mahia is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Mahia tries to step out of his opponents range and is on target with a cross.  
Mahia sidesteps to the left of his opponent and is on target with a jab.  
Metro is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  


Round 11 Statistics
Mahia: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Metro: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 12: 

Metro closes the distance and tries to land a right hook, but Mahia blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Metro gets on the inside.  Metro quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Mahia is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Mahia lands a cross to the body, and then to the head.  
Mahia hits home with a stinging right hook.  
Mahia lands a jab to Metro's body.  Mahia throws a jab, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Metro digs in a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Mahia is on target with a cross.  
Metro closes the distance.  Mahia is on target with a left hook to Metro's ribs.  


Round 12 Statistics
Mahia: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Metro: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 4                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 1 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 2 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 3 Scores: 10 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 4 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 5 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 6 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 7 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 8 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 9 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 10 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 11 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 12 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9


Final Scorecards: 115 - 114  114 - 114  114 - 114

The fight ends in a Majority Draw. 

Fight Statistics
Mahia: 
Total Punches Thrown: 314                           
Total Punches Landed: 125                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 246                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 98                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 68                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 27                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 216                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 82                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 98                            
Total Jabs Landed: 43                            

Metro: 
Total Punches Thrown: 378                           
Total Punches Landed: 111                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 265                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 71                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 113                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 40                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 322                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 98                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 56                            
Total Jabs Landed: 13