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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kostya Tszyu (ranked 3934 p4p, 403 weight class) and Dog The Multi Hunter (ranked 3414 p4p, 363 weight class). Tszyu comes to the cage accompanied by Till the End of Time. The Multi Hunter has chosen Hardwired - Metallica as his entrance music. Dog The Multi Hunter has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 3, fighting out of New York, Kostya Tszyu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Dog The Multi Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Multi Hunter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Multi Hunter misses with a straight right.
The Multi Hunter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tszyu tried to score with a low kick but The Multi Hunter checks it.
The Multi Hunter misses with a straight left.
Tszyu moves out of range as The Multi Hunter strikes.
Tszyu throws a sloppy head kick and The Multi Hunter moves out of range easily.
The Multi Hunter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tszyu on the side of the head.
The Multi Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tszyu tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Multi Hunter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Multi Hunter missing with a left hand there. Tszyu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tszyu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The Multi Hunter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tszyu under the eye.
Tszyu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Multi Hunter gets a double leg takedown into Tszyu's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Multi Hunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Tszyu is retaining full guard.
The Multi Hunter won't allow Tszyu to get back to his feet.
Tszyu wriggles free and stands up.
Tszyu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Multi Hunter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tszyu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tszyu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tszyu feints and then cracks The Multi Hunter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Multi Hunter down.
Tszyu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tszyu misses with a body shot.
The Multi Hunter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tszyu's hands.
Nice defenses there by Tszyu.
The Multi Hunter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Multi Hunter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Multi Hunter lands a slapping body shot.
Tszyu throws a body punch but The Multi Hunter moves out of range.
The Multi Hunter loads up on a big right hand but Tszyu slips the punch.
Tszyu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Multi Hunter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tszyu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tszyu lands a nice looking kick to the body. The Multi Hunter takes a step back to recover.
The Multi Hunter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tszyu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu throws a hook but The Multi Hunter avoids it easily.
The Multi Hunter 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.
Tszyu throws a lazy uppercut
and The Multi Hunter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Multi Hunter looks to land a left hand but Tszyu moved out of range nicely.
The Multi Hunter cracks Tszyu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tszyu scores with a kick to the body.
Tszyu throws a right hand that The Multi Hunter ducks under and follows up with a left that The Multi Hunter also avoids with ease.
Kostya Tszyu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tszyu misses with a wild combination.
Tszyu moves out of range of the leg kick from The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tszyu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice shot by Tszyu.
The Multi Hunter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tszyu throws a hook but The Multi Hunter avoids it easily.
Tszyu swings for the body but The Multi Hunter moves out of range.
Tszyu missing with a left hand there. The Multi Hunter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Multi Hunter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tszyu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Multi Hunter is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tszyu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Tszyu does it's job there.
The Multi Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Multi Hunter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tszyu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tszyu blocks a jab.
Tszyu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Multi Hunter.
A countering left hand to the body from The Multi Hunter misses.
The Multi Hunter looks to land a left hand but Tszyu moved out of range nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from The Multi Hunter 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.
Tszyu scores with a head kick.
Good shot there by Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with a two punch combination.
The Multi Hunter throws a hook to the side of Tszyu's head but Tszyu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tszyu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Multi Hunter lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Tszyu.
Tszyu moves out of range of the leg kick from The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter throws an overhand right that lands on Tszyu's shoulder, as Tszyu tries to avoid the shot.
The Multi Hunter moves in looking to clinch but Tszyu pushes him off.
The Multi Hunter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tszyu looks to land a combination but The Multi Hunter avoids it well.
The Multi Hunter connects with a leg kick. Tszyu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tszyu tries a head kick but it misses.
The Multi Hunter flicks out a counter leg kick but Tszyu steps away.
Tszyu throws a big shot that misses.
The Multi Hunter throws out a loose jab but Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tszyu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Multi Hunter.
Tszyu lands with a hook. The Multi Hunter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tszyu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The Multi Hunter throws a leg kick which misses Tszyu's front leg but catches the back leg as Tszyu tries to avoid it.
Tszyu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but The Multi Hunter checks it well.
Tszyu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses.
Tszyu scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tszyu moves out of range as The Multi Hunter throws a body kick.
Tszyu staying out of range there.
The Multi Hunter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tszyu is out of range and The Multi Hunter settles back down.
Tszyu moves out of range of the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Tszyu scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kostya Tszyu will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tszyu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Multi Hunter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tszyu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Multi Hunter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tszyu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, The Multi Hunter scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter lands with a short shot to the head.
The Multi Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Multi Hunter.
Tszyu blocks an uppercut.
Tszyu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tszyu scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Multi Hunter gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The Multi Hunter wants to take a breather but Tszyu is having none of it.
Tszyu kicks The Multi Hunter off and gets back to his feet.
The Multi Hunter avoids a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tszyu, right into the meat.
The Multi Hunter feints and then cracks Tszyu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tszyu down.
Tszyu throws a right and a left that both miss.
And The Multi Hunter tries to counter it with a takedown but Tszyu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Multi Hunter throws out a leg kick but Tszyu moves out of range and The Multi Hunter only half commits.
The Multi Hunter is looking to chop away at Tszyu's legs.
Tszyu scores with a hook.
The Multi Hunter tries to score with a low kick but Tszyu moves his leg out of the way.
Tszyu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The Multi Hunter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Multi Hunter cracks Tszyu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tszyu lands the left hand.
Tszyu catches The Multi Hunter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The Multi Hunter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tszyu.
The Multi Hunter misses the shot to the body.
Tszyu tries to clinch but The Multi Hunter is having none of it.
Some bone on bone action there as Tszyu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The Multi Hunter throws a nice looking combination but Tszyu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Multi Hunter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tszyu.
Tszyu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tszyu misses with a head kick.
Tszyu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tszyu throws a sloppy head kick and The Multi Hunter moves out of range easily.
The Multi Hunter throws a shot from downtown. Tszyu moves away and avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as The Multi Hunter blocks the leg kick.
Tszyu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The Multi Hunter throws a poor cross that misses
and Tszyu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kostya Tszyu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That kick from Tszyu tenderised The Multi Hunter's leg. The Multi Hunter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tszyu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tszyu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Multi Hunter.
Tszyu connects with a right hand. The Multi Hunter shakes it off.
Tszyu misses with an uppercut. The Multi Hunter saw that one coming.
Kostya Tszyu is winning the standup battle so far.
Tszyu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tszyu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Multi Hunter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tszyu scrambles back to his feet.
Tszyu tries to bum rush The Multi Hunter with a series of wild strikes but The Multi Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Multi Hunter tries a quick counter leg kick but Tszyu is wise to it.
The Multi Hunter scores with a shot to the body.
Tszyu stuffs the takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tszyu.
The Multi Hunter jabs at Tszyu's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Multi Hunter manages to avoid it.
Tszyu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tszyu defending well as The Multi Hunter loads up on a big left hand.
The Multi Hunter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The Multi Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Multi Hunter throws a hook to the side of Tszyu's head but Tszyu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tszyu misses the shot to the body.
The Multi Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Tszyu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Multi Hunter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tszyu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Multi Hunter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Multi Hunter throws out a counter right but Tszyu avoids it with no problem.
Tszyu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Multi Hunter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Multi Hunter misses with a straight right.
The Multi Hunter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The Multi Hunter throws a low kick, looking for Tszyu's leg but Tszyu calmly moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Tszyu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tszyu avoids the body shot from The Multi Hunter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu throws an overhand right that lands on The Multi Hunter's shoulder, as The Multi Hunter tries to avoid the shot.
The Multi Hunter lands a nice shot to the body.
Tszyu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Multi Hunter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tszyu scrambles back to his feet.
The Multi Hunter clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Multi Hunter gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Tszyu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Multi Hunter is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Multi Hunter advances to half guard.
The Multi Hunter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tszyu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The Multi Hunter controlling the action here.
The Multi Hunter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Multi Hunter stops Tszyu from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kostya Tszyu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Multi Hunter, as that shot connected.
A punch combination from Tszyu misses.
The Multi Hunter fails with a takedown attempt.
The Multi Hunter slips a jab and a cross from Tszyu.
The Multi Hunter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Multi Hunter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tszyu.
Tszyu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Multi Hunter misses with a lunging right hand
and Tszyu counters with a nice body kick.
Tszyu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tszyu delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Multi Hunter misses with a hook. Tszyu ducked under it nicely.
The Multi Hunter connects with an inside leg kick.
Tszyu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Multi Hunter moves away.
A clash of legs there as Tszyu blocks the low kick.
The Multi Hunter misses the shot to the body.
Tszyu looks to land a combination but The Multi Hunter avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tszyu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The Multi Hunter connects with a solid leg kick.
The Multi Hunter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tszyu digs a good hook to The Multi Hunter's body.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Multi Hunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tszyu manages to avoid it.
Tszyu scores with a jab to the body.
The Multi Hunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tszyu half committed to a counter leg kick.
The Multi Hunter checks the leg kick.
Tszyu tries a head kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Tszyu.
As The Multi Hunter looks to move away, Tszyu throws a big counter combo but The Multi Hunter just gets out of the way.
The Multi Hunter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The Multi Hunter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tszyu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses.
The Multi Hunter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Multi Hunter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tszyu's sensitive parts.
Dog The Multi Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kostya Tszyu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Multi Hunter.
As The Multi Hunter looks to move away, Tszyu throws a big counter combo but The Multi Hunter just gets out of the way.
The Multi Hunter throws a head kick that misses.
Tszyu forces The Multi Hunter back against the cage and clinches.
Tszyu tries to land a knee to the head but The Multi Hunter blocks with his arms.
The Multi Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Multi Hunter has picked Tszyu up - he's going for a ride! The Multi Hunter dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The Multi Hunter is stalling here. Tszyu is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! The Multi Hunter seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tszyu has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Tszyu decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The Multi Hunter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tszyu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab from The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tszyu was well out of range. Poor timing from The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter walks into a stiff left hand from Tszyu.
The Multi Hunter thows a left - swing and a miss!
As The Multi Hunter backs away, Tszyu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu slips a jab from The Multi Hunter.
Tszyu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Multi Hunter throws out the jab.
As The Multi Hunter looks to move away, Tszyu throws a big counter combo but The Multi Hunter just gets out of the way.
A jab from The Multi Hunter misses.
Tszyu works the jab nicely.
Tszyu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting The Multi Hunter counter with a right hand.
The Multi Hunter darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The Multi Hunter trying to control from half guard but Tszyu is working away.
Tszyu pushes The Multi Hunter off looking to stand but The Multi Hunter dives back in and keeps control.
The Multi Hunter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tszyu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tszyu looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu has hold of The Multi Hunter's hands but The Multi Hunter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The Multi Hunter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Multi Hunter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tszyu keeps working.
Tszyu is trying to stand up here but The Multi Hunter is controlling him well.
The Multi Hunter has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The Multi Hunter unloads with some shots from mount but Tszyu bucks and avoids them well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tszyu is trying to stand up.
Dog The Multi Hunter has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dog The Multi Hunter.
I think Tszyu 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dog The Multi Hunter!
Dog The Multi Hunter thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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RATING
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