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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kostya Tszyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillipe Render (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kostya Tszyu had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 147.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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161 lbs
8 - 3 - 1 |
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145 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kostya Tszyu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phillipe Render!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Render tries to clinch but Tszyu is having none of it.
Render tries to clinch there but Tszyu circles away.
Render shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tszyu pinned against the cage. Tszyu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Render pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tszyu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Render.
Render dives in and grabs Tszyu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tszyu pushes down on Render's head and hops out.
Kostya Tszyu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillipe Render.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Render fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phillipe Render seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tszyu avoids the head kick by Render.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Render is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tszyu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tszyu avoids the head kick by Render.
Render is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Render is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tszyu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tszyu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tszyu wants it to stay on the feet.
Tszyu swats away the attempt to clinch by Render.
Render shoots in for a takedown but Tszyu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Render misses with a series of wild punches.
Tszyu checks the leg kick.
Render tries to close the distance and clinch but Tszyu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tszyu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Render on the side of the head.
Render tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tszyu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Render closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tszyu circles away.
Render throws the left hand but Tszyu avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kostya Tszyu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tszyu swats away the attempt to clinch by Render.
Render tries to clinch up but Tszyu circles away and keeps his distance.
Tszyu staying out of range there.
Tszyu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Render.
Render fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tszyu cracks Render with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tszyu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Render on the side of the head.
Render closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tszyu circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Render looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tszyu swats away the attempt to clinch by Render.
Render shoots in for a takedown but Tszyu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kostya Tszyu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillipe Render.
Render moves in looking to clinch but Tszyu pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tszyu avoids the body shot from Render.
Render shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tszyu as he avoids it easily.
Render tries to clinch but Tszyu moves out of range.
Tszyu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Render.
Tszyu stuffs the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tszyu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Render is trying to defend but Tszyu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tszyu wants to take a breather but Render is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kostya Tszyu dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Render doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tszyu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Render gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tszyu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Render misses with a takedown attempt
and Render takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kostya Tszyu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillipe Render.
Tszyu sizes up Render with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Render doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tszyu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Render tries for a takedown but Tszyu circles away easily
and Tszyu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Render has his takedown stuffed
and Tszyu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Render shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Tszyu to counter with a crisp jab.
Render takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Render shoots and misses
and Tszyu counters with a nice body shot.
Render throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tszyu was covering up waiting for the punch and Render finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tszyu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tszyu tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Render wants to stand but Tszyu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tszyu has his feet on Render's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Render looks to clinch
and Tszyu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kostya Tszyu clearly takes that round.
That's time! Tszyu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Render looks to clinch
and Tszyu counters with a nice body shot.
Render has his takedown stuffed
and Tszyu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Render shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Tszyu counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Render throws a combination that misses
and Tszyu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Tszyu finds it's way through Render's defenses.
Tszyu tests Render's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tszyu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tszyu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Render has his takedown stuffed
and Tszyu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kostya Tszyu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillipe Render.
Render tries to clinch
and Tszyu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tszyu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Render.
Tszyu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Phillipe Render is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Render gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tszyu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Render gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tszyu counters with a nice body shot.
Tszyu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Render is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nice cross by Tszyu.
Render doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Tszyu counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Render wants to clinch but Tszyu slips to the side
and Tszyu counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kostya Tszyu had his way with Phillipe Render in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Render misses with a takedown attempt
and Tszyu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tszyu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tszyu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tszyu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tszyu landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tszyu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tszyu is in close to Render's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Render throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Render trying to control the position.
Tszyu with a nice head shot there.
Tszyu trying to control but Render is working from the bottom.
Tszyu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Render wants to get back to his feet but Tszyu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tszyu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tszyu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Render's head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Render being controlled here, momentarily.
Tszyu connects with a couple of short punches.
Tszyu wants to control from the top but Render keeps moving.
Render working a defensive guard here.
Tszyu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Render works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Render is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu working some strikes from top position.
Render is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Render really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tszyu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tszyu stands up over Render, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Render is trying to control the position but Tszyu postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Render defending well as Tszyu loads up on a big left hand.
Render misses with a takedown attempt
and Tszyu counters with a stiff right hand.
Tszyu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Render.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Render tries to clinch
enabling Tszyu to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kostya Tszyu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tszyu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kostya Tszyu!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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