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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Canadian Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kostya Tszyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tszyu has chosen Badstreet Atlanta Ga as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Canadian Kid!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kostya Tszyu!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tszyu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tszyu tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circling - Tszyu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Canadian Kid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tszyu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tszyu swings for the body but Canadian Kid moves out of range.
Tszyu misses with an uppercut. Canadian Kid saw that one coming.
Tszyu throws a shot from downtown. Canadian Kid moves away and avoids it.
Tszyu throws a right and a left that Canadian Kid avoids nicely.
Tszyu throws a hook to the side of Canadian Kid's head but Canadian Kid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Canadian Kid throws the kick towards the body but Tszyu avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canadian Kid is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tszyu.
Canadian Kid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Canadian Kid. That's going to slow Tszyu down.
Canadian Kid ducks under a wild hook from Tszyu.
Jason Canadian Kid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tszyu fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Canadian Kid finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tszyu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tszyu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Canadian Kid throws a head kick that half lands.
Canadian Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
Canadian Kid moves out of range of the strikes.
Canadian Kid slips a jab from Tszyu.
Canadian Kid pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu throws a shot from downtown. Canadian Kid moves away and avoids it.
Canadian Kid throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tszyu.
Canadian Kid misses with a double jab
enabling Tszyu to counter with a crisp jab.
Tszyu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canadian Kid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canadian Kid misses with a series of wild punches.
Decent striking displayed by Canadian Kid there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Canadian Kid lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tszyu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tszyu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Canadian Kid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Canadian Kid. No joy for Tszyu on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canadian Kid looks to land a combination but Tszyu avoids it well.
Tszyu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Canadian Kid throws a sloppy head kick and Tszyu moves out of range easily.
Tszyu looks to land a right hand but Canadian Kid moved out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Canadian Kid.
Canadian Kid slips under a jab from Tszyu.
Canadian Kid attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Canadian Kid throws out a leg kick but Tszyu moves out of range and Canadian Kid only half commits.
Tszyu thows a body shot but no joy.
Tszyu misses with a series of wild punches.
Tszyu missing with a left hand there. Canadian Kid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Canadian Kid swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Tszyu to counter with a crisp jab.
Canadian Kid scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tszyu doesn't seem bothered though.
Canadian Kid goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Canadian Kid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Canadian Kid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tszyu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tszyu misses with an uppercut. Canadian Kid saw that one coming.
Canadian Kid thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tszyu if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canadian Kid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tszyu fails to land with a series of punches.
Tszyu misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Canadian Kid dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Canadian Kid fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tszyu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tszyu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Donk. Canadian Kid catches Tszyu right on the button with a cross.
Canadian Kid moves away from the strike by Tszyu.
Jason Canadian Kid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tszyu ducks under a wild hook from Canadian Kid.
Canadian Kid wants to clinch but Tszyu slips to the side
enabling Tszyu to counter with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Canadian Kid there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tszyu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Canadian Kid.
Jason Canadian Kid is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Canadian Kid, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tszyu misses with an uppercut.
Canadian Kid lands a high kick!
Canadian Kid lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tszyu's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canadian Kid smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tszyu throws a hook but Canadian Kid blocks it.
Canadian Kid has managed to clinch.
Canadian Kid is pressed up against the cage. Tszyu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Canadian Kid down to the mat. Canadian Kid avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Canadian Kid moves into range and clinches up with Tszyu.
Tszyu works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Canadian Kid trying to control the position.
Canadian Kid utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tszyu is looking to work some ground and pound but Canadian Kid has wrist control.
Tszyu tries to free his leg and advance position but Canadian Kid is retaining full guard.
Tszyu is breathing heavily.
Tszyu is looking to work some ground and pound but Canadian Kid has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canadian Kid wants to stand up but Tszyu is controlling him.
Canadian Kid preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canadian Kid wants to stand and escape but Tszyu is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Canadian Kid throws a head kick that misses.
Tszyu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Canadian Kid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Canadian Kid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Canadian Kid has taken the fight to the clinch.
Canadian Kid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Tszyu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Canadian Kid gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tszyu looking for a takedown.
Jason Canadian Kid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kostya Tszyu.
Canadian Kid using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Canadian Kid trying to land knees to the body.
Canadian Kid is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Canadian Kid lands an elbow just above Tszyu 's eye.
A right hand to the body from Canadian Kid.
Canadian Kid is looking to control Tszyu's arms but Tszyu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Canadian Kid has his back to the cage.
Canadian Kid just leaning against Tszyu, taking a breather.
Tszyu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Canadian Kid lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canadian Kid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canadian Kid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tszyu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Canadian Kid avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Canadian Kid landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Canadian Kid lands a body punch.
Canadian Kid is working Tszyu over against the cage.
Canadian Kid lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Canadian Kid - that landed with a thud.
Canadian Kid lands a nice knee to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Canadian Kid.
Canadian Kid lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Canadian Kid lands an uppercut.
Tszyu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Canadian Kid is leaning against Tszyu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Canadian Kid creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tszyu's defenses.
Canadian Kid unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tszyu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Canadian Kid digs a right hand into Tszyu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tszyu's gas tank.
Canadian Kid digs a right hand underneath Tszyu's ribcage. Tszyu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Canadian Kid with a knee to the head.
Canadian Kid lands a body shot.
Canadian Kid presses Tszyu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Canadian Kid gets through Tszyu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tszyu is working for takedown but Canadian Kid is calmly controlling the position for now.
Canadian Kid is working Tszyu over against the cage.
A knee to the head by Canadian Kid.
Canadian Kid scores with a shoulder strike.
Canadian Kid lands a shot to the body.
Tszyu can't get the takedown.
Canadian Kid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Canadian Kid - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Canadian Kid lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tszyu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Canadian Kid.
Canadian Kid holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Canadian Kid keeps control of Tszyu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Canadian Kid tries to land knees in the clinch but Tszyu avoids the damage to the body.
Tszyu tries for a takedown. No joy.
A right hand to the body from Canadian Kid.
Canadian Kid scores a nice knee to the body.
Canadian Kid using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Canadian Kid lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Canadian Kid - that landed with a thud.
Tszyu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Canadian Kid prevents the takedown attempt.
Tszyu managing to block the knees to the body from Canadian Kid.
Canadian Kid pushes Tszyu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tszyu tries for a takedown but Canadian Kid manages to get underhooks.
Canadian Kid with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Canadian Kid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Canadian Kid stops a takedown attempt from Tszyu.
Tszyu has hold of one of Canadian Kid's legs. Canadian Kid is fighting the takedown attempt but Tszyu gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Tszyu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tszyu has gone for a leg lock! Canadian Kid slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tszyu's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Canadian Kid dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Canadian Kid lands a high kick!
Tszyu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Canadian Kid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tszyu.
Tszyu scores with a one two! Canadian Kid had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tszyu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tszyu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Canadian Kid throws a lazy right hand but Tszyu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Canadian Kid ducks under a wild hook from Tszyu.
Tszyu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canadian Kid slips under a jab from Tszyu.
Canadian Kid lands a glancing blow to the side of Tszyu's head.
Canadian Kid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tszyu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tszyu misses with a hook to the body
and Canadian Kid counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Canadian Kid wants to clinch but Tszyu slips to the side
and Tszyu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Canadian Kid misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Canadian Kid there.
Danga de danga de dang - Tszyu scores with a four punch combination!
Canadian Kid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Canadian Kid throws a leg kick which misses Tszyu's front leg but catches the back leg as Tszyu tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Canadian Kid finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tszyu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Canadian Kid tries to clinch but Tszyu moves out of range.
Canadian Kid is looking to slow Tszyu down with leg kicks.
A good leg kick by Canadian Kid.
Canadian Kid cracks Tszyu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tszyu tries to keep at a distance but Canadian Kid has taken the fight into the clinch.
Canadian Kid lands a nice elbow.
Canadian Kid digs a right hand into Tszyu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tszyu's gas tank.
Tszyu tries to score a body lock takedown but Canadian Kid shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Canadian Kid throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Canadian Kid lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Canadian Kid.
Canadian Kid lands with a left to the head.
Canadian Kid landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Canadian Kid unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tszyu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Canadian Kid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Canadian Kid digs a right hand underneath Tszyu's ribcage. Tszyu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Canadian Kid wants to stall.
Canadian Kid lands a nice knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Canadian Kid.
Tszyu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Canadian Kid gets through Tszyu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tszyu takes an elbow to the temple.
A body shot lands from Canadian Kid.
Canadian Kid works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Canadian Kid scores with a nice hook to the head.
Canadian Kid lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Canadian Kid digs a right hand into Tszyu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tszyu's gas tank.
Tszyu wants a takedown.
Jason Canadian Kid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kostya Tszyu.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Canadian Kid.
Jason Canadian Kid has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Canadian Kid lands an elbow inside that Tszyu shrugs off.
Tszyu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Canadian Kid gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Canadian Kid digs a right hand into Tszyu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tszyu's gas tank.
A short left from Canadian Kid.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canadian Kid lands a nice knee to the body.
Canadian Kid gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tszyu.
Canadian Kid is working Tszyu over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Canadian Kid - that landed with a thud.
Canadian Kid cracks Tszyu with a nice body shot.
Canadian Kid lands a hook to the side of the head.
Canadian Kid lands a nice uppercut.
Tszyu jumps guard but Canadian Kid stands there with Tszyu around his waist. Tszyu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Canadian Kid lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canadian Kid trying to control the position but instead, Tszyu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Canadian Kid into the cage.
Tszyu can't get the takedown.
Canadian Kid softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Canadian Kid cracks Tszyu with a nice body shot.
Canadian Kid lands a nice elbow.
Canadian Kid connects with a knee to the head.
Canadian Kid using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Canadian Kid cracks Tszyu with a nice body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Canadian Kid lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Canadian Kid.
Tszyu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Canadian Kid unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tszyu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Canadian Kid lands a nice shot to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Canadian Kid.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Canadian Kid clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tszyu looks to land a right hand but Canadian Kid moved out of range.
Tszyu misses with a two punch combination.
Tszyu shoots for a double leg takedown but Canadian Kid sprawls well. He's pushed Tszyu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Canadian Kid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tszyu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Canadian Kid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tszyu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Canadian Kid slips under a jab.
Canadian Kid scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canadian Kid throws a head kick that misses.
Tszyu misses with a straight right.
Tszyu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Canadian Kid.
Tszyu is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Canadian Kid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tszyu. That did some damage!
Tszyu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Canadian Kid. Canadian Kid obviously looking to wear him down.
Tszyu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tszyu misses with a combination
and Canadian Kid makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tszyu really felt that one!
Canadian Kid feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tszyu's calf.
Canadian Kid lands a jab to the head.
Canadian Kid jabs at Tszyu's body.
Canadian Kid throws a body punch but Tszyu moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canadian Kid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tszyu. That did some damage!
Canadian Kid lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tszyu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Canadian Kid.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tszyu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Canadian Kid - the referee stops the clock and Tszyu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Canadian Kid. Tszyu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Canadian Kid throws a head kick but Tszyu moves out of range.
Canadian Kid throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canadian Kid scores with a nice body kick.
Canadian Kid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Canadian Kid misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tszyu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Canadian Kid.
Canadian Kid lands a jab to the nose.
Tszyu blocks a head kick by Canadian Kid.
Canadian Kid throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Canadian Kid tries to close the distance and clinch but Tszyu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Canadian Kid lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tszyu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Canadian Kid as he jumps to the side.
Canadian Kid scores with a leg kick.
Canadian Kid lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tszyu at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Canadian Kid.
Canadian Kid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tszyu can do to turn this around?
Tszyu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jason Canadian Kid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kostya Tszyu.
Canadian Kid throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tszyu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Canadian Kid lands a head kick!
Canadian Kid lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Canadian Kid feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tszyu's calf.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canadian Kid lands a high kick!
Tszyu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Canadian Kid misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Canadian Kid had his way with Kostya Tszyu in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Canadian Kid lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Canadian Kid moves out of range of the strikes.
Canadian Kid wants to clinch.
Canadian Kid throws a sloppy head kick and Tszyu moves out of range easily.
Tszyu circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tszyu blocks a head kick by Canadian Kid.
A swing and a miss from Tszyu.
Tszyu keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tszyu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tszyu keeps the fight on the outside.
Canadian Kid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tszyu throws out the jab.
Canadian Kid looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Canadian Kid.
Tszyu throws a lazy right hand but Canadian Kid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Tszyu.
A head kick misses from Canadian Kid.
Canadian Kid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tszyu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canadian Kid.
A head kick from Canadian Kid lands but Tszyu takes it in his stride.
Canadian Kid fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tszyu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canadian Kid throws a right and a left that Tszyu avoids nicely.
Canadian Kid throws a quick inside leg kick.
Canadian Kid gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Canadian Kid tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kostya Tszyu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tszyu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tszyu is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tszyu tries to pass to full mount but Canadian Kid defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu trying to advance position but Canadian Kid counters by regaining guard.
Canadian Kid trying to control the position.
Canadian Kid preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tszyu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Canadian Kid is keeping the position for now.
Canadian Kid has control of Tszyu's left arm, preventing Tszyu from doing any damage.
Canadian Kid utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tszyu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tszyu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tszyu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Canadian Kid is pressing down on Tszyu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jason Canadian Kid is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tszyu stopping the sweep attempt from Canadian Kid.
Tszyu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Canadian Kid looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Canadian Kid looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Canadian Kid!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kostya Tszyu.
I think Canadian Kid has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:45
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Canadian Kid!
Jason Canadian Kid is the new lightweight champion!
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