2004 CQT (Third-place Contest)


In this corner, standing 5 feet and 9 inches (175 centimeters) tall weighing in at 237 pounds (108 kilograms) is tony!!

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

The referee for this bout will be Richard Steele.

ROUND 1

Tony comes out fighting.
Shibumi is using the ring. (using the ring)

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+Tony scores with a barrage of punches to the chin!!
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+Tony tosses a volley of loud shots to the nose.
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-Tony probes with a barrage of right shots to the chin, but flails uselessly.
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+Shibumi wakes up the fans with a pair of punches to the ribs. Tony doesn't seem bothered.
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+Shibumi hammers Tony with a barrage of quick punches to the stomach.
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+Shibumi scores with a barrage of nice punches to the solar plexus.
-Shibumi throws a volley of punches to the solar plexus, but Tony ducks just in time.
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+Tony hits with a series of punches to the jaw.
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-Shibumi throws a series of left punches to the stomach, but Tony covers himself well.
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-Tony probes with a volley of shots to the chin, but comes up empty.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

tony landed 17 of 32 punches, and Shibumi landed 21 of 33 punches.

Shibumi won the round 10-9

Shibumi is winning the fight 10-9


Tony doesn't want to stop fighting!

Shibumi doesn't want to stop fighting!



ROUND 2

Tony comes out fighting.
Shibumi is using the ring. (using the ring)

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+Shibumi hits with a flurry of punches to the ribs.
-Tony paws a cross to the chin, but Shibumi steps aside and laughs.
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+Tony lands a series of off balance shots to the face!
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+Shibumi annoys Tony with a pair of strong punches to the ribs.
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+Shibumi suprises Tony with a pair of loud punches to the solar plexus.
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-Tony tries to land a series of blows to the face, but Shibumi ties him up.
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-Tony tries a barrage of punches to the head, but Shibumi ducks just in time.
+Tony clocks Shibumi with a heavy hook to the head.
+Shibumi lands a series of solid punches to the solar plexus!
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-Shibumi fires a straight right to the ribs, but he's too slow.
-Shibumi charges with a left to the ribs, but comes up empty.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

tony landed 17 of 32 punches, and Shibumi landed 21 of 32 punches.

Shibumi won the round 10-9

Shibumi is winning the fight 20-18


Tony doesn't even want to rest!

Shibumi doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 3

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

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Shibumi tries to attack, but Tony hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Shibumi hits with a volley of punches to the chest.
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Shibumi tries to attack, but Tony hangs on until the referee separates them.

-Tony probes with a pair of right punches to the ribs, but to no avail.
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Shibumi tries to attack, but Tony hangs on until the referee separates them.
Shibumi tries to attack, but Tony hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Tony attempts a flurry of punches to the head, but only hits air.
Shibumi tries to attack, but Tony hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Shibumi thumps Tony with a series of stinging punches to the ribs.
Shibumi tries to attack, but Tony hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+Shibumi hits with a hard straight right to the chest. Tony doesn't seem bothered.
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+Tony thumps Shibumi with a volley of commanding blows to the jaw.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

tony landed 13 of 24 punches, and Shibumi landed 20 of 33 punches.

Shibumi won the round 10-9

Shibumi is winning the fight 30-27


Tony remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Shibumi doesn't even want to rest! He has swelling above the left eye.



ROUND 4

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

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

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+Tony rocks Shibumi with a flurry of stinging shots to the eye.
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Shibumi tries to attack, but Tony hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Tony drills Shibumi with a pair of punches to the jaw.
Shibumi tries to attack, but Tony hangs on until the referee separates them.

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Shibumi tries to attack, but Tony hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Tony tries to land a barrage of blows to the stomach, but goes wide.
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Shibumi tries to attack, but Tony hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Shibumi wakes up the fans with a barrage of loud punches to the solar plexus!
+Shibumi punches Tony with a flurry of punches to the ribs.
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-Shibumi throws a left roundhouse to the ribs, but Tony steps aside and laughs.
-Shibumi lashes out with a flurry of punches to the solar plexus, but fails to score.
-Tony throws a pair of blows to the chin, but to no avail.
Shibumi tries to attack, but Tony hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

tony landed 14 of 22 punches, and Shibumi landed 15 of 34 punches.

Shibumi won the round 10-9

Shibumi is winning the fight 40-36


Tony remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Shibumi remains standing while the trainer wipes him down. He has swelling above the left eye.



ROUND 5

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

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

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+Shibumi fires a pair of solid punches to the chest.
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-Shibumi launches a series of punches to the solar plexus, but Tony hides behind his gloves.
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-Tony attempts a pair of right shots to the mouth, but loses his balance.
Shibumi tries to attack, but Tony hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Tony smashes Shibumi with a strong uppercut to the jaw.
Shibumi tries to attack, but Tony hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Shibumi backs up Tony with a pair of commanding punches to the stomach.
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+Shibumi throws a flurry of furious punches to the stomach. Tony laughs!
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Shibumi tries to attack, but Tony hangs on until the referee separates them.
Shibumi tries to attack, but Tony hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Tony fires a uppercut to the head, but loses his balance.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

tony landed 13 of 24 punches, and Shibumi landed 16 of 31 punches.

Shibumi won the round 10-9

Shibumi is winning the fight 50-45


Tony remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Shibumi remains standing while the trainer wipes him down. He has swelling above the left eye.



ROUND 6

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

-Tony launches a series of blows to the nose, but Shibumi leaps aside.
+Shibumi solidly lands a flurry of painful blows to the solar plexus.
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-Tony charges with a left cross to the face, but comes up empty.
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-Shibumi throws a flurry of right punches to the chest, but to no avail.
Shibumi tries to attack, but Tony hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Shibumi tries to attack, but Tony hangs on until the referee separates them.
Shibumi tries to attack, but Tony hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Shibumi paws a barrage of left punches to the chest, but Tony steps aside and laughs.
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Shibumi tries to attack, but Tony hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Tony tags Shibumi with a wild uppercut to the ribs.
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+Shibumi hits Tony with a series of loud punches to the ribs.
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-Shibumi attempts a flurry of left punches to the solar plexus, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Tony hits with a volley of blows to the jaw.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

tony landed 12 of 23 punches, and Shibumi landed 14 of 33 punches.

Shibumi won the round 10-9

Shibumi is winning the fight 60-54


Tony grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Shibumi grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has swelling above the left eye.



ROUND 7

Tony comes out fighting.
Shibumi is using the ring. (using the ring)

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-Shibumi fires a pair of shots to the eye, but Tony ducks just in time.
+Tony annoys Shibumi with a flurry of heavy punches to the eye.
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+Shibumi attacks with a volley of quick blows to the mouth. Tony quickly recovers.
-Tony attempts a volley of blows to the head, but misses.
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-Shibumi attempts a flurry of punches to the jaw, but Tony ties him up.
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+Shibumi smacks Tony with a flurry of wild punches to the face!
Shibumi lands a cruel right punch in the nose and Tony is flattened!!

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Tony struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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-Shibumi lunges with a series of punches to the head, but comes up empty.
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+Tony solidly lands a volley of vicious punches to the nose.
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+Shibumi backs up Tony with a volley of wild punches to the nose.
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+Shibumi lands a hard sweeping right to the nose.
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+Shibumi attacks with a flurry of glancing punches to the temple! Tony doesn't seem bothered.
+Tony jars Shibumi with a volley of glancing shots to the head.
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+Tony pops Shibumi with a barrage of loud punches to the chin.

BELL

According to the commentator:

tony landed 22 of 30 punches, and Shibumi landed 19 of 37 punches.

Shibumi won the round 10-8

Shibumi is winning the fight 70-62


Tony grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has swelling above the left eye.

Shibumi is obviously tired. He has swelling above the left eye.



ROUND 8

Tony comes out fighting.
Shibumi is using the ring. (using the ring)

-Shibumi charges with a flurry of left shots to the head, but Tony steps aside and laughs.
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+Tony hits Shibumi with a flurry of light blows to the nose. Shibumi hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
-Shibumi lunges with a volley of right punches to the head, but to no avail.
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+Shibumi tags Tony with a volley of punches to the chin.
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+ The fighters swap punches to the face.
+Tony rocks Shibumi with a flurry of painful punches to the jaw.
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+Tony lands a flurry of wild shots to the jaw.
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-Shibumi paws a series of punches to the face, but misses completely.
+Shibumi pokes Tony with a series of commanding punches to the face. Tony doesn't notice.
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-Tony attempts a left to the stomach, but he's too slow.
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-Shibumi throws a volley of left blows to the head, but flails uselessly.
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+Shibumi tattoos Tony with a barrage of commanding punches to the temple. Tony covers up.
-Tony throws a flurry of blows to the mouth, but Shibumi ducks just in time.
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+Tony hits with a volley of shots to the chin.
+Shibumi hits Tony with a volley of glancing punches to the jaw.

BELL

According to the commentator:

tony landed 22 of 31 punches, and Shibumi landed 19 of 40 punches.

This round was a 10-10 tie.

Shibumi is winning the fight 80-72


Tony is obviously tired. He has swelling above the left eye.

Shibumi is obviously tired. He has swelling above the left eye.



ROUND 9

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

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Shibumi tries to attack, but Tony hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Shibumi jolts Tony with a barrage of wild punches to the stomach.
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Shibumi tries to attack, but Tony hangs on until the referee separates them.

-Shibumi probes with a series of right punches to the stomach, but Tony ducks.
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Shibumi tries to attack, but Tony hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Shibumi tries to attack, but Tony hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Shibumi tries a barrage of right shots to the solar plexus, but Tony backs out of it.
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+Shibumi takes charge with a series of punches to the solar plexus.
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+Shibumi staggers Tony with a flurry of glancing punches to the ribs. Tony doesn't seem bothered.
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Shibumi tries to attack, but Tony hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

tony landed 5 of 8 punches, and Shibumi landed 13 of 34 punches.

Shibumi won the round 10-9

Shibumi is winning the fight 90-81


Tony is obviously tired. He has swelling above the left eye.

Shibumi is obviously tired. He has swelling above the left eye.



ROUND 10

Tony comes out fighting.
Shibumi is using the ring. (using the ring)

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-Tony tries a pair of right shots to the head, but fails to score.
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-Tony tries a volley of blows to the eye, but loses his balance.
+Shibumi hits with a volley of nice punches to the chest.
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+Shibumi drills Tony with a cross to the chest.
+Shibumi tags Tony with a barrage of punches to the stomach.
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+Tony staggers Shibumi with a barrage of loud shots to the eye!
Tony lands a devestating smash to the jaw and Shibumi bounces off the ropes and onto his face! -- he's down!!

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Shibumi struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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+Shibumi annoys Tony with a volley of punches to the chest.
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-Shibumi tries to land a barrage of shots to the ribs, but Tony blocks.
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+ The fighters trade shots to the eye.
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+Tony throws a painful hook to the jaw.
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-Shibumi attacks with a left right to the solar plexus, but Tony blocks.
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+Tony grazes Shibumi with a volley of commanding shots to the jaw. Shibumi beats a hasty retreat.
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-Shibumi attacks with a pair of right punches to the ribs, but Tony stays away from it.
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+Tony jars Shibumi with a flurry of punches to the mouth.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

tony landed 15 of 31 punches, and Shibumi landed 16 of 32 punches.

tony won the round 10-8

Shibumi is winning the fight 98-91


Tony is obviously tired. He has swelling above the left eye.

Shibumi is slowing down. He has swelling above the left eye.



ROUND 11

Tony comes out fighting.
Shibumi is using the ring. (using the ring)

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-Shibumi charges with a left to the temple, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Tony lands a flurry of blows to the jaw.
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+Shibumi hits with a barrage of punches to the temple. Tony grimaces in pain.
+Shibumi smashes Tony with a barrage of punches to the temple.
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-Tony launches a flurry of blows to the eye, but misses.
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-Shibumi throws a barrage of punches to the mouth, but misses completely.
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-Tony throws a flurry of right blows to the chin, but Shibumi beats a hasty retreat.
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-Shibumi paws a jab to the chin, but Tony leaps aside.
+Shibumi lands a hard right to the chin.
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+Shibumi tags Tony with a series of punches to the eye.
-Tony fires a right sweeping right to the chin, but goes wide.
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+Shibumi scores with a pair of light punches to the head.
-Shibumi lashes out with a series of punches to the temple, but Tony hides behind his gloves.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

tony landed 10 of 30 punches, and Shibumi landed 22 of 41 punches.

Shibumi won the round 10-9

Shibumi is winning the fight 108-100


Tony is obviously tired. He has swelling above the left eye.

Shibumi is slowing down. He has swelling above the left eye.



ROUND 12

Tony comes out fighting.
Shibumi is using the ring. (using the ring)

+Tony smashes Shibumi with a volley of commanding punches to the face.
-Tony probes with a series of left shots to the jaw, but Shibumi ties him up.
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+Shibumi annoys Tony with a pair of nasty punches to the jaw.
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-Shibumi attempts a volley of right punches to the head, but misses.
-Tony tries a series of punches to the head, but Shibumi beats a hasty retreat.
-Shibumi fires a series of left shots to the jaw, but flails uselessly.
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+Shibumi attacks with a pair of punches to the chin.
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-Shibumi tries a barrage of right punches to the head, but Tony steps aside and laughs.
-Tony lashes out with a flurry of left blows to the jaw, but comes up empty.
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+Shibumi slams Tony with a flurry of punches to the eye.
-Tony tries a barrage of punches to the chin, but Shibumi escapes.
+Tony drills Shibumi with a pair of commanding punches to the head. Shibumi hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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+Shibumi whacks Tony with a painful jab to the nose.
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-Tony lunges with a flurry of blows to the nose, but is ineffective.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

tony landed 15 of 38 punches, and Shibumi landed 22 of 40 punches.

Shibumi won the round 10-9

Shibumi is winning the fight 118-109


Tony is obviously tired. He has swelling above the left eye.

Shibumi is slowing down. He has swelling above the left eye.




The judges decisions are:


Lola Joyce scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Shibumi 10-9
Round 2: Shibumi 10-9
Round 3: Shibumi 10-9
Round 4: Shibumi 10-9
Round 5: Shibumi 10-9
Round 6: A 10-10 tie.
Round 7: Shibumi 10-8
Round 8: tony 10-9
Round 9: Shibumi 10-9
Round 10: tony 10-8
Round 11: Shibumi 10-9
Round 12: Shibumi 10-9

Total Score: Shibumi 117-110


Judge Leinbach scores the fight as follows:

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

Total Score: Shibumi 117-109


Sean O'Grady scores the fight as follows:

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

Total Score: Shibumi 117-109

Shibumi wins by decision!


Congratulations to Shibumi for claiming third-place in the CQT and the final spot in the 2004 CIT.
tony also had an excellent tournament and it's a shame I couldn't also get him into th eCIT but as they say, maybe next year. Good job guys.