2004 CQT (Semi-final)


In this corner, standing 5 feet and 10 inches (178 centimeters) tall weighing in at 223 pounds (101 kilograms) is Shibumi!!

In this corner, standing 6 feet and 4 inches (193 centimeters) tall weighing in at 241 pounds (109 kilograms) is Haymaker!!

The referee for this bout will be Mills Lane.

ROUND 1

Shibumi clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Haymaker is using the ring. (using the ring)

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+Shibumi hits with a series of vicious punches to the temple. Haymaker hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+ The fighters exchange punches to the mouth.
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Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.

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Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Shibumi attempts a uppercut to the stomach, but is ineffective.
Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Shibumi attacks with a left to the head, but Haymaker quickly backs away.
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+Shibumi hits with a flurry of nice punches to the solar plexus.
+Haymaker clocks Shibumi with a jab to the chest.
-Shibumi launches a flurry of blows to the solar plexus, but fails to score.
+Shibumi backs up Haymaker with a pair of shots to the ribs!!
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+Haymaker scores with a flurry of punches to the stomach.
+Shibumi fires a series of wild punches to the nose.
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+Haymaker annoys Shibumi with a volley of punches to the solar plexus.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Shibumi landed 23 of 40 punches, and Haymaker landed 17 of 25 punches.

Shibumi won the round 10-9

Shibumi is winning the fight 10-9


Shibumi doesn't want to stop fighting!

Haymaker doesn't want to stop fighting!



ROUND 2

Shibumi clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Haymaker is using the ring. (using the ring)

-Shibumi tries to land a straight right to the head, but falls short.
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Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Shibumi attempts a volley of right blows to the head, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
+Shibumi catches Haymaker with a flurry of nasty punches to the mouth!
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Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Shibumi fires a barrage of blows to the eye, but Haymaker ties him up.
+Haymaker pounds Shibumi with a jab to the chest.
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+Shibumi fires a flurry of commanding shots to the chest. Haymaker sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
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+Haymaker hits with a flurry of light punches to the solar plexus. Shibumi sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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+ The fighters trade blows to the chin.
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+Shibumi tags Haymaker with a pair of nice shots to the stomach.
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Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Haymaker rocks Shibumi with a barrage of mean punches to the stomach.
-Shibumi fires a flurry of punches to the temple, but Haymaker takes it in the forearms.
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+Shibumi scores with a volley of vicious punches to the head.
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+Haymaker pounds Shibumi with a volley of wild shots to the ribs!
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Shibumi landed 23 of 39 punches, and Haymaker landed 18 of 25 punches.

Shibumi won the round 10-9

Shibumi is winning the fight 20-18


Shibumi doesn't want to stop fighting!

Haymaker doesn't want to stop fighting!



ROUND 3

Shibumi clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Haymaker is using the ring. (using the ring)

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Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.

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Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Haymaker lands a pair of stiff punches to the nose.
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Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Haymaker takes charge with a series of punches to the head.
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Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Shibumi tries a volley of right shots to the head, but loses his balance.
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Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Haymaker suprises Shibumi with a volley of furious punches to the chin.
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Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Shibumi landed 4 of 8 punches, and Haymaker landed 18 of 23 punches.

Haymaker won the round 10-9

Shibumi is winning the fight 29-28


Shibumi doesn't even want to rest!

Haymaker doesn't want to stop fighting!



ROUND 4

Shibumi clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Haymaker is using the ring. (using the ring)

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+Shibumi pummels Haymaker with a barrage of quick blows to the ribs.
-Haymaker attacks with a volley of punches to the solar plexus, but Shibumi quickly backs away.
+Shibumi pounds Haymaker with a volley of nasty punches to the face. Haymaker seems wobbly!
-Shibumi lunges with a series of blows to the stomach, but Haymaker quickly backs away.
+Haymaker hits with a barrage of glancing shots to the eye.
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+Shibumi fires a pair of off balance blows to the ribs.
Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Shibumi paws a pair of shots to the jaw, but Haymaker stays away from it.
Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Shibumi fires a flurry of left punches to the face, but falls short.
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-Haymaker paws a pair of punches to the face, but is ineffective.
+Haymaker rocks Shibumi with a barrage of punches to the jaw.
-Shibumi fires a right uppercut to the mouth, but only hits air.
+Shibumi attacks with a flurry of punches to the stomach.
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Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Shibumi throws a volley of blows to the nose, but misses.
+Haymaker throws a pair of punches to the ribs.
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+Shibumi fires a cross to the nose!
-Shibumi attempts a volley of blows to the jaw, but flails uselessly.
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Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Shibumi stuns Haymaker with a barrage of vicious punches to the chest.
+Shibumi backs up Haymaker with a barrage of stinging punches to the solar plexus! Haymaker gets mad!
+ The fighters swap blows to the eye.
+ The fighters exchange shots to the jaw.
-Shibumi tries a volley of left blows to the jaw, but Haymaker ties him up.
-Shibumi lashes out with a volley of shots to the eye, but Haymaker deftly avoits it.
+Shibumi stuns Haymaker with a pair of stiff punches to the solar plexus.
+Shibumi backs up Haymaker with a series of quick shots to the mouth. Haymaker shakes his head to clear it.
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+Haymaker fires a barrage of commanding shots to the eye! Shibumi retreats to the far corner.
+Haymaker lands a barrage of mean shots to the nose! Shibumi doesn't notice.
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+Haymaker fires a pair of punches to the ribs.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Shibumi landed 42 of 81 punches, and Haymaker landed 44 of 61 punches.

Haymaker won the round 10-9

This fight is too close to call.


Shibumi doesn't even want to rest!

Haymaker doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 5

Shibumi clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Haymaker is using the ring. (using the ring)

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+Shibumi backs up Haymaker with a flurry of solid shots to the solar plexus.
+Haymaker drills Shibumi with a volley of solid punches to the solar plexus. Shibumi is hurt!
+Shibumi lands a wild hook to the mouth. Haymaker backpedals to his own corner.
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+Haymaker tags Shibumi with a series of blows to the temple. Shibumi sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
+Haymaker clocks Shibumi with a series of mean shots to the eye. Shibumi beats a hasty retreat.
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+Shibumi lands a flurry of commanding shots to the face.
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-Haymaker tries a volley of shots to the face, but Shibumi hides behind his gloves.
+Shibumi rocks Haymaker with a barrage of punches to the mouth.
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Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Haymaker attacks with a series of left punches to the ribs, but Shibumi covers himself well.
+Haymaker clocks Shibumi with a series of strong punches to the chin.
+Shibumi tosses a pair of nice shots to the mouth.
-Shibumi paws a left sweeping right to the jaw, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Shibumi lashes out with a barrage of right punches to the chest, but loses his balance.
-Haymaker tries a barrage of punches to the eye, but Shibumi quickly backs away.
+Haymaker throws a flurry of furious punches to the nose.
+Shibumi backs up Haymaker with a low blow! The referee sees it and issues a warning!
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Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Shibumi lashes out with a flurry of shots to the nose, but Haymaker blocks.
Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Haymaker tosses a barrage of vicious punches to the solar plexus.
-Haymaker lashes out with a series of shots to the jaw, but only hits air.
-Shibumi probes with a flurry of right blows to the face, but falls short.
+ The fighters trade blows to the temple.
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+Haymaker slams Shibumi with a series of glancing punches to the stomach.
+Haymaker fires a sweeping right to the ribs!!
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+Haymaker whacks Shibumi with a volley of loud punches to the face.
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+Haymaker fires a series of nasty punches to the chin. Shibumi hangs on until the referee breaks them up.

BELL

According to the commentator:

Shibumi landed 38 of 67 punches, and Haymaker landed 48 of 73 punches.

Haymaker won the round 10-9

Haymaker is winning the fight 48-47


Shibumi doesn't even want to rest!

Haymaker doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 6

Shibumi clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Haymaker is using the ring. (using the ring)

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+Shibumi fires a volley of hard blows to the nose. Haymaker sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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+Shibumi wallops Haymaker with a pair of furious punches to the nose. Haymaker ignores it.
Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Haymaker hits with a series of glancing punches to the head.
+Shibumi catches Haymaker with a commanding right to the chest.
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+Shibumi tosses a barrage of light shots to the temple.
+Haymaker connects with a nice hook to the head.
-Haymaker launches a volley of left punches to the solar plexus, but Shibumi covers himself well.
Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Shibumi pokes Haymaker with a pair of wild blows to the chin.
+Shibumi wakes up the fans with a barrage of stiff punches to the jaw!
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+Haymaker stuns Shibumi with a barrage of punches to the chin. Shibumi retreats to the far corner.
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+Shibumi thumps Haymaker with a barrage of punches to the solar plexus. Haymaker sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.

-Shibumi charges with a flurry of left shots to the jaw, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Shibumi fires a left to the stomach, but misses completely.
Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Shibumi probes with a barrage of left shots to the chin, but loses his balance.
+Haymaker smashes Shibumi with a flurry of painful shots to the ribs.
+Shibumi fires a flurry of shots to the jaw.
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-Shibumi attempts a pair of right punches to the temple, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
-Shibumi probes with a uppercut to the nose, but misses completely.
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-Shibumi throws a flurry of left punches to the chin, but Haymaker backs out of it.
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+Haymaker throws a volley of quick blows to the chin!
+Haymaker rocks Shibumi with a vicious cross to the head. Shibumi doesn't notice.
+Haymaker hits with a flurry of punches to the face!
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-Shibumi attempts a hook to the eye, but he's too slow.
Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Shibumi tries a flurry of right blows to the solar plexus, but he's too slow.
+ The fighters trade shots to the nose.

BELL

According to the commentator:

Shibumi landed 36 of 73 punches, and Haymaker landed 37 of 55 punches.

Haymaker won the round 10-9

Haymaker is winning the fight 58-56


Shibumi remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Haymaker doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 7

Shibumi clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Haymaker is using the ring. (using the ring)

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+Haymaker thumps Shibumi with a barrage of punches to the mouth. Shibumi falls against the ropes!
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+Shibumi belts Haymaker with a pair of commanding blows to the mouth.
+Haymaker shakes Shibumi with a barrage of blows to the face. Shibumi sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Haymaker launches a pair of left punches to the chin, but falls short.
-Shibumi probes with a pair of shots to the nose, but Haymaker deftly avoits it.
+Haymaker wakes up the fans with a pair of strong punches to the chest.
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-Shibumi attacks with a flurry of left shots to the head, but misses.
+Shibumi lands a volley of hard punches to the nose.
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Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Shibumi probes with a hook to the nose, but Haymaker escapes.
+Shibumi attacks with a barrage of nice punches to the temple! Haymaker laughs!
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-Shibumi tries to land a flurry of blows to the nose, but Haymaker backs out of it.
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+Haymaker tags Shibumi with a barrage of punches to the chin. Shibumi doesn't seem bothered.
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-Shibumi attempts a volley of right punches to the eye, but fails to score.
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+ The fighters exchange punches to the eye.
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+Shibumi connects with a cross to the stomach. Haymaker retreats to the far corner.
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Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Shibumi landed 34 of 66 punches, and Haymaker landed 26 of 33 punches.

Shibumi won the round 10-9

Haymaker is winning the fight 67-66


Shibumi remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Haymaker doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 8

Shibumi clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Haymaker is using the ring. (using the ring)

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-Shibumi attempts a volley of punches to the temple, but misses completely.
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+Haymaker hurts Shibumi with a series of loud punches to the chest.
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Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Shibumi slams Haymaker with a pair of strong punches to the ribs.
Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Haymaker annoys Shibumi with a flurry of quick punches to the mouth.
-Haymaker charges with a right to the chest, but Shibumi escapes.
+Haymaker attacks with a barrage of punches to the stomach.
+Shibumi hits Haymaker with a flurry of glancing shots to the ribs. Haymaker ignores it.
+Haymaker fires a jab to the face. Shibumi quickly recovers.
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-Shibumi paws a pair of shots to the stomach, but Haymaker ducks.
+Shibumi staggers Haymaker with a pair of punches to the head.
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+Shibumi lands a pair of furious blows to the mouth.
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+Haymaker hammers Shibumi with a barrage of punches to the chest.
Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+Haymaker slams Shibumi with a volley of punches to the face.
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+ The fighters exchange punches to the temple.
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Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Haymaker smacks Shibumi with a barrage of painful punches to the head.
+Haymaker hits Shibumi with a stinging jab to the ribs.
-Shibumi probes with a flurry of right punches to the chin, but only hits air.
+Haymaker connects with a volley of vicious punches to the temple.
-Shibumi fires a barrage of left shots to the head, but flails uselessly.
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+Shibumi slams Haymaker with a straight right to the eye!
-Shibumi fires a barrage of punches to the head, but Haymaker covers himself well.
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Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Shibumi suprises Haymaker with a series of stinging blows to the head!
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Shibumi landed 31 of 64 punches, and Haymaker landed 44 of 60 punches.

Haymaker won the round 10-9

Haymaker is winning the fight 77-75


Shibumi remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Haymaker doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 9

Shibumi clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Haymaker is using the ring. (using the ring)

-Shibumi paws a pair of blows to the temple, but Haymaker ducks.
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Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Shibumi paws a volley of punches to the ribs, but Haymaker ducks just in time.
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-Shibumi attempts a flurry of blows to the jaw, but Haymaker deftly avoits it.
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Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Shibumi attacks with a flurry of shots to the eye.
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+Haymaker hits with a solid jab to the face.
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-Shibumi tries to land a pair of punches to the nose, but Haymaker leaps aside.
+Haymaker hits with a pair of quick punches to the eye. Shibumi sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
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Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Haymaker hits with a volley of wild punches to the chin.
+Shibumi scores with a flurry of hard blows to the jaw. Haymaker shakes his head to clear it.
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-Shibumi probes with a volley of punches to the face, but Haymaker ducks.
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Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.

-Shibumi attacks with a series of left blows to the mouth, but Haymaker escapes.
Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Haymaker lashes out with a flurry of punches to the temple, but Shibumi ducks.
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+Shibumi belts Haymaker with a jab to the chin.
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+Shibumi wallops Haymaker with a series of wild blows to the jaw.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Shibumi landed 33 of 59 punches, and Haymaker landed 19 of 32 punches.

Shibumi won the round 10-9

Haymaker is winning the fight 86-85


Shibumi remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Haymaker doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 10

Shibumi clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Haymaker is using the ring. (using the ring)

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+Haymaker hurts Shibumi with a barrage of nice punches to the jaw. Shibumi covers up.
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+Haymaker staggers Shibumi with a flurry of glancing punches to the face.
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+Haymaker punches Shibumi with a volley of solid punches to the temple. Shibumi sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
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+Haymaker jars Shibumi with a nasty cross to the solar plexus.
+Haymaker connects with a uppercut to the head.
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+Haymaker hurts Shibumi with a barrage of punches to the eye.
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Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Haymaker attempts a pair of blows to the ribs, but misses.
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+Haymaker fires a commanding hook to the chest.
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-Haymaker throws a series of left punches to the chin, but Shibumi hides behind his gloves.
Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Haymaker shakes Shibumi with a flurry of painful punches to the head.
+Haymaker hits with a series of glancing punches to the nose!! Shibumi doesn't notice.
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Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Haymaker pops Shibumi with a pair of punches to the temple. Shibumi covers up.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Shibumi landed 4 of 8 punches, and Haymaker landed 46 of 56 punches.

Haymaker won the round 10-9

Haymaker is winning the fight 96-94


Shibumi remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Haymaker remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 11

Shibumi flails at his opponent and ties him up. (clinching)
Haymaker is using the ring. (using the ring)

+Haymaker hammers Shibumi with a flurry of blows to the face.
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+Haymaker tattoos Shibumi with a barrage of furious punches to the nose. Shibumi backpedals to his own corner.
Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Shibumi fires a hook to the face.
+Haymaker wakes up the fans with a quick straight right to the face.
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-Shibumi attempts a barrage of right shots to the nose, but loses his balance.
+Shibumi fires a flurry of powerful punches to the head!
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+Shibumi hits with a pair of powerful shots to the head.
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+Haymaker hits with a volley of punches to the jaw.
-Shibumi tries to land a barrage of right punches to the ribs, but only hits air.
+Haymaker jolts Shibumi with a light cross to the chin.
+Shibumi throws a nice cross to the nose.
Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Shibumi hits with a volley of nasty punches to the mouth.
+Shibumi nails Haymaker with a flurry of shots to the mouth.
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+ The fighters swap punches to the mouth.
+Haymaker stuns Shibumi with a series of vicious punches to the face.
+ The fighters trade punches to the mouth.
-Haymaker throws a jab to the face, but Shibumi covers himself well.
+Haymaker hits with a flurry of painful punches to the head.
-Shibumi attempts a right cross to the nose, but misses completely.
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+Shibumi thumps Haymaker with a series of punches to the stomach!
+Haymaker throws a powerful straight right to the eye.
+Shibumi punches Haymaker with a flurry of commanding punches to the face. Haymaker asks for time to wipe off the blood.
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+Haymaker lands a volley of powerful punches to the temple!! Shibumi sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
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-Shibumi lashes out with a pair of blows to the temple, but comes up empty.
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Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Haymaker annoys Shibumi with a barrage of stiff punches to the jaw.
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-Haymaker fires a uppercut to the head, but Shibumi covers himself well.
-Shibumi probes with a left jab to the solar plexus, but comes up empty.
+Shibumi hits with a pair of light punches to the face. Haymaker retreats to the far corner.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Shibumi landed 43 of 78 punches, and Haymaker landed 45 of 66 punches.

Haymaker won the round 10-9

Haymaker is winning the fight 106-103


Shibumi remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Haymaker remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 12

Shibumi flails at his opponent and ties him up. (clinching)
Haymaker is using the ring. (using the ring)

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+Shibumi smacks Haymaker with a flurry of blows to the face.
+Haymaker hits with a pair of nice shots to the eye.
+ The fighters swap shots to the jaw.
+Haymaker strikes with a pair of off balance punches to the nose.
+Haymaker solidly lands a flurry of punches to the jaw.
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+ The fighters exchange blows to the face.
+Haymaker pounds Shibumi with a flurry of nasty punches to the temple!
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Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Haymaker fires a barrage of shots to the chin!
+Shibumi hits Haymaker with a barrage of quick blows to the temple.
-Shibumi throws a volley of shots to the jaw, but Haymaker escapes.
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-Shibumi attacks with a flurry of right shots to the head, but Haymaker ducks.
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-Shibumi lunges with a volley of punches to the temple, but only hits air.
+Haymaker pummels Shibumi with a flurry of vicious shots to the nose.
+Haymaker fires a volley of punches to the eye.
Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Shibumi hits with a pair of nice punches to the head. Haymaker grimaces in pain.
+Shibumi jolts Haymaker with a pair of commanding shots to the temple. Haymaker doesn't seem bothered.
+Haymaker annoys Shibumi with a flurry of punches to the mouth.
-Shibumi lunges with a barrage of right blows to the head, but to no avail.
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Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.

+Shibumi scores with a volley of strong punches to the mouth.
+Shibumi rocks Haymaker with a volley of stinging punches to the eye. Haymaker laughs!
+Haymaker drills Shibumi with a barrage of furious punches to the jaw.
+Haymaker attacks with a flurry of solid punches to the face! Shibumi backpedals to his own corner.
-Shibumi probes with a cross to the nose, but Haymaker quickly backs away.
Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.

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-Shibumi lunges with a flurry of right shots to the chin, but Haymaker stays away from it.
Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Haymaker throws a barrage of punches to the nose, but Shibumi leaps aside.
-Haymaker probes with a flurry of shots to the mouth, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
Haymaker tries to attack, but Shibumi hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Shibumi lunges with a right uppercut to the face, but comes up empty.
+Shibumi punches Haymaker with a volley of shots to the ribs!!
+Shibumi catches Haymaker with a volley of light blows to the nose.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Shibumi landed 48 of 90 punches, and Haymaker landed 49 of 67 punches.

This round was a 10-10 tie.

Haymaker is winning the fight 116-113


Shibumi grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Haymaker remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.




The judges decisions are:


Lola Joyce scores the fight as follows:

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

Total Score: Haymaker 115-113


Judge Leinbach scores the fight as follows:

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

Total Score: Haymaker 115-113


George Foreman scores the fight as follows:

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

Total Score: Haymaker 115-113

Haymaker wins by decision!
Haymaker advances to the CQT final and has also guaranteed himself a spot in the 2004 CIT. Congrats!
Shibumi performed extremely well and will go on a waiting list for the CIT should any managers drop out.