Strong sixth round for Hiraoka, who landed a few body shots to slow Russell down. Hiraoka understands now that he can't let the fight slip away and is looking to be more aggressive. Big right uppercut to the body from Hiraoka to the midsection and another few more have Russell hurt now. This is a determined sustained rally from Hiraoka to the midsection, who seems to have found a major weakness in Russell. The body punches are starting to create openings for Hiraoka's left hands. Russell now is coming forward, realizing that he has to get going and take away the momentum. Big flurry to end the round for Hiraoka, who is back in the fight in a big way.
