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15/04/2036
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Hikaru Matsui vs Hideki Machida

Boxing Daily Report from the Japan National Finals 2036,  taking place on 26/03/2036 from Fujisawa, Japan:

The Fujisawa venue is completely packed out with the fans turning out in force to watch the fights on offer tonight.  
Next up we have a Quarter Final fight in the Bantamweight divison.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 3 round matchup are Hikaru Matsui (6 - 13) who hails from Fukuoka, Japan and Hideki Machida(20(6) - 8) from Osaka, Japan.  

Round 1: 

Matsui is looking to keep the action on the outside and connects with a stinging overhand right.  
Matsui lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Matsui steps to the outside.  Matsui quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Machida connects with a solid cross.  Machida throws an overhand left, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Matsui connects with an overhand left.  
Matsui lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Machida closes the distance and forces Matsui to back into the ropes.  Machida lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Machida steps inside.  Matsui is on target with a right hook to Machida's body.  
Matsui digs in a right hook to Machida's body.  
Machida pivots to the left of his opponent and drives a cross into his opponents body.  
Matsui switches the action to the outside and lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Machida steps inside.  Matsui lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Matsui connects with a firm right hook.  
Matsui tries to keep the action at long range and drives a stinging jab into his opponents face.  
Machida steps inside and manages to force Matsui onto the ropes.  Machida is on target with a sharp right hook to Matsui's ribcage.  
Matsui steps to the outside and lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Matsui is on target with a sharp cross.  
Machida is looking to close the distance.  Matsui throws a right uppercut, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a stinging right uppercut.  
Matsui is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Matsui steps to the outside and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Matsui lands a jab to the body followed by a overhand right to the head.  
Machida gets on the inside and lands a left hook, right hook and a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Matsui tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a jab.  
Machida is looking to close the distance and walks his opponent down, trapping him in a corner.  Machida lands three consecutive right hooks to his opponents ribs.  Machida ties up his opponent.  Machida pushes his forearm into Matsui's face.  The referee breaks the clinch and warns Machida to stop fouling.  
Matsui switches the action to the outside and hits home with a cross.  
Matsui hits home with a solid jab.  
Matsui steps to the outside and connects with an overhand right.  
Matsui hits home with a cross.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Matsui's trainer is advising his fighter to keep his distance and coast to the win. 

Round 1 Statistics
Matsui: 
Jabs Thrown: 23                            
Jabs Landed: 11                            
Power Shots Thrown: 36                            
Power Shots Landed: 20                            
Head Shots Thrown: 51                            
Head Shots Landed: 27                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Machida: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Round 2: 

Machida advances into close range and digs in a stinging left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Matsui tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a solid jab.  
Matsui steps to the outside and lands a hard jab.  
Matsui is on target with a left uppercut.  
Matsui steps away from his opponent and hits home with a cross.  
Matsui lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Matsui hits home with a sharp jab.  
Matsui throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Matsui sidesteps to the right of his opponent and hits home with a ramrod jab.  
Matsui is looking to keep his distance and tries to land a jab, but Machida sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Matsui is looking to keep the action on the outside and hits home with a cross.  
Matsui steps away from his opponent and lands a stinging jab.  
Matsui lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Matsui lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Matsui lands three consecutive jabs to his opponents head.  
Machida throws an uppercut to the body, but lands well below the belt!  The ref ignores Matsui's complaints and signals for the action to continue.  
Matsui steps to the outside and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Matsui tries to step out of his opponents range.  Matsui feints a right hook, and then lands a jab.  
Matsui hits home with a stinging jab.  
Matsui hits home with a stiff jab.  
Machida is on target with a firm right hook to his opponents ribcage.  


Round 2 Statistics
Matsui: 
Jabs Thrown: 26                            
Jabs Landed: 15                            
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 45                            
Head Shots Landed: 23                            
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Machida: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 3: 

Machida drives a firm left uppercut into Matsui's ribs.  
Matsui tries to keep the action at long range and lands a spiteful jab.  
Machida digs in a stinging left hook to Matsui's body.  
Matsui switches the action to the outside and is on target with a stinging jab.  
Matsui steps away from his opponent and lands a sharp cross.  
Machida closes the distance.  Matsui connects with a solid left hook.  
Matsui tries to step out of his opponents range and attempts to land a cross, but Machida sidesteps and counters with a stinging right hook.  
Matsui is looking to keep his distance and is on target with a cross.  
Machida steps inside and walks Matsui onto the ropes.  Matsui lands a left hook.  
Matsui tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Matsui sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Matsui attempts to land a jab, but Machida parries the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Matsui lands a hard jab.  
Matsui is looking to keep his distance and throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Machida advances into close range and drives a left uppercut into Matsui's body.  
Matsui tries to step out of his opponents range and lands three consecutive jabs to his opponents head.  
Matsui tries to step out of his opponents range and lands with a spiteful jab.  
Machida tries to land a cross, but Matsui sidesteps and counters with a firm cross.  
Machida gets on the inside and manages to force Matsui into the corner.  Machida lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Machida throws a right hook, but is unable to find the target.  Machida clinches his opponent.  Matsui is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Machida is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Matsui connects with a cross.  
Machida lands a right hook.  
Machida manouvers Matsui onto the ropes.  Machida digs in a firm right hook to his opponents body.  
Machida quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Matsui throws a left hook, but Machida holds on to his opponent.  As they grapple, Matsui pushes his forearm into Machida's face.  The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Machida lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Machida throws a right hook, but his opponent avoids the punch.  Machida ties up his opponent.  Machida tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits Matsui behind the head. Matsui leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Matsui steps to the outside and attempts to land a jab, but Machida slips the shot and counters with a sharp right hook.  


Round 3 Statistics
Matsui: 
Jabs Thrown: 20                            
Jabs Landed: 10                            
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 42                            
Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Machida: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 19                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Round 1 Scores: 1 - 0
Round 2 Scores: 1 - 0
Round 3 Scores: 1 - 0


Final Scorecard: 3 - 0

The winner, on points, from Fukuoka, Japan.... Hikaru Matsui

Fight Statistics
Matsui: 
Total Punches Thrown: 149                           
Total Punches Landed: 71                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 138                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 67                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 4                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 80                            
Total Power Shots Landed: 35                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 69                            
Total Jabs Landed: 36                            

Machida: 
Total Punches Thrown: 88                            
Total Punches Landed: 31                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 46                            
Total Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 42                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 20                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 84                            
Total Power Shots Landed: 30                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Total Jabs Landed: 1