Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
No luck for Kehveli with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kehveli gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kehveli holds on and takes a little breather. #SU2#
Tszyu stands and steps away. Kehveli gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Tszyu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
Kehveli wants to improve his position but Tszyu is controlling well.
Kehveli is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Tszyu decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T3##TD#
Tszyu gets caught napping as Kehveli dives in and scores a takedown. Tszyu manages to retain guard.#SU#
Kehveli stands up from Tszyu's guard - Kehveli perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Tszyu gets a double leg takedown into Kehveli's guard.
Tszyu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Kehveli 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.
Kehveli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tszyu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kehveli is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kostya Tszyu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Tszyu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kehveli manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kostya Tszyu has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kehveli looking for a sweep. Not yet Kehveli, not yet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Kehveli seems keen to control Tszyu's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tszyu is looking to stand up but Kehveli won't let him. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kehveli controlling Tszyu's posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Tszyu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tszyu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tszyu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##SU2#
Tszyu decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kehveli to his feet. #TD2#
Tszyu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Tszyu decides to stand up.
Kehveli closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tszyu circles away.
Kostya Tszyu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Tszyu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kehveli is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kostya Tszyu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Kehveli looking to score a takedown here. Tszyu is defending well but Kehveli drives through and ends up in Tszyu's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kehveli has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tszyu is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Kehveli gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1##TD2#
Tszyu drives through with a takedown into Kehveli's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tszyu wanted to stand there but Kehveli had control of the position.
Kehveli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kehveli has a closed guard, preventing Tszyu from standing up.
Kehveli pulls Tszyu in close to his closed guard and prevents Tszyu from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Tszyu is looking to stand up but Kehveli won't let him.
Tszyu is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Tszyu wants to stand and escape but instead Kehveli has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Kehveli wanted to stand there but Tszyu had control of the position.
Tszyu wants to stand and escape but Kehveli is having none of it. #SU#
Kehveli gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Tszyu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tszyu wants to stand but Kehveli has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kehveli wants to sweep here but Tszyu controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Tszyu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kehveli is proving hard to escape from.
Kimmo Kehveli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kostya Tszyu.
Well Tszyu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 26:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kostya Tszyu!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magnaron moves out of range as Tszyu strikes.
Tszyu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Magnaron throws out a powerful jab.
Magnaron cracks Tszyu with an open hand slap.
Magnaron lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Magnaron misses with a straight right.
Tszyu defending well as Magnaron loads up on a big left hand.
Tszyu throws out a counter right but Magnaron avoids it with no problem.
Magnaron cracks Tszyu with a good jab.#CL#
Magnaron closes the distance and pushes Tszyu back into the cage.
Magnaron lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tszyu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magnaron backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tszyu lands with a right to the head.
Magnaron has a couple of punches blocked by Tszyu.
Tszyu can't find room to land a body shot as Magnaron controls the action.
Magnaron lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tszyu.
Tszyu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Magnaron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magnaron lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards. #T1#
Tszyu blocks an uppercut.
Magnaron lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tszyu.
Magnaron tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magnaron lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tszyu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magnaron has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Magnaron misses with the head strike. #BC#
Magnaron breaks the clinch.
Tszyu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Magnaron throws a right hand that misses
and Tszyu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magnaron misses with a hook.
It seemed like Tszyu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Magnaron scores with a jab to the head.
Magnaron is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
Magnaron closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tszyu lands a knee to the head.
Tszyu lands an elbow inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Tszyu.
Magnaron takes a shot to the head.
Magnaron misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tszyu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tszyu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2##BC#
Magnaron manages to break the clinch.
Magnaron jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tszyu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Von Magnaron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magnaron sizes up Tszyu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Magnaron connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tszyu misses the jab.
Tszyu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tszyu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Magnaron throws a poor cross that misses
and Tszyu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tszyu ducks under a wild hook from Magnaron.
Magnaron throws a hook but Tszyu avoids it easily.
Magnaron misses with an uppercut
and Tszyu counters with a nice leg kick.
Magnaron thuds his right hand into Tszyu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Magnaron is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Magnaron pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Magnaron misses the target. #T3#
Magnaron scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Magnaron misses with a looping left.
Tszyu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magnaron.
As Magnaron backs off Tszyu throws a huge counter combo but Magnaron manages to avoid it all.
Magnaron throws a looping overhand right but Tszyu ducks down to avoid it.
Magnaron misses with a looping left.
Magnaron lands a really nice looking cross but Tszyu seems unphased.
Magnaron pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tszyu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Magnaron lands with a good body shot.
Tszyu takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Magnaron clinches up with Tszyu and pushes him back against the cage.
Magnaron lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tszyu working aggressively here.
Tszyu misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Tszyu tries a body shot but Magnaron blocks it.
Magnaron has a couple of punches blocked by Tszyu.
Tszyu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magnaron avoids it.
Tszyu throws a punch but it's blocked by Magnaron.
Magnaron blocks a body shot from Tszyu.
Still in the clinch, Tszyu scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tszyu.
Tszyu with a knee to the head.
Tszyu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magnaron lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tszyu or not.
Magnaron lands a body shot.
Magnaron misses with some punches.
Magnaron presses Tszyu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tszyu lands a right hand.
Tszyu misses with a punch on the inside.
Magnaron's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tszyu tries to land a knee to the head but Magnaron blocks with his arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magnaron blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magnaron swings wildly with an uppercut but Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tszyu blocking some punches.
Magnaron lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tszyu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Von Magnaron dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Tszyu ducks under a wild hook from Magnaron.
Tszyu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Magnaron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tszyu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Tszyu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tszyu walks into a stiff left hand from Magnaron.
Magnaron misses with a left hand
and Tszyu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magnaron swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tszyu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tszyu ducks under a wild hook from Magnaron.
Tszyu flicks out a counter leg kick but Magnaron steps away.
Magnaron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tszyu unleashes a big counter combination but Magnaron bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Magnaron ducks right into an uppercut from Tszyu.
Tszyu takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnaron throws the left hand but Tszyu avoids the punch easily.
Tszyu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Magnaron lands with a good body shot.
Tszyu looks to throw the jab but Magnaron is out of range.
Magnaron is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tszyu can do to turn this around?
Magnaron throws a lazy right hand but Tszyu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tszyu counters with a body kick.
Magnaron slips a straight right by Tszyu.#T1#
A big right from Magnaron misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tszyu! But no joy.
Magnaron misses with a hook.
Tszyu throws out a counter right but Magnaron avoids it with no problem.
Magnaron lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Magnaron.
The crowd cheers as Magnaron lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tszyu doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from Magnaron.
An inside leg kick lands from Tszyu.
Tszyu moves out of range as Magnaron strikes.
Tszyu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Magnaron throws a jab but it's blocked by Tszyu.
Von Magnaron is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Magnaron misses.
Tszyu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Magnaron lands a nice looking body shot.
Magnaron throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Magnaron as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magnaron scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tszyu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tszyu slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tszyu! But no joy.
Tszyu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Magnaron throws an off balance right hand
and Tszyu counters with a nice uppercut.
Magnaron throws a jab when Tszyu was well out of range.
Tszyu throws out a counter right but Magnaron avoids it with no problem.
Magnaron swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Magnaron misses with a hook.
Tszyu throws out a counter right but Magnaron avoids it with no problem.
Magnaron has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Magnaron moves to clinch but Tszyu breaks away
and Tszyu counters with a left and a right that stings Magnaron.
Magnaron rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Tszyu counters with a head kick that drops Magnaron to the mat! Magnaron scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Magnaron is rocked!
Magnaron bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tszyu's head backwards.
Oh Magnaron is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Tszyu lands a really nice looking cross but Magnaron seems unphased.
Magnaron misses with a hook. Tszyu ducked under it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magnaron looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tszyu defending well as Magnaron loads up on a big left hand.
Magnaron throws a jab when Tszyu was well out of range.
Magnaron seems to have got his legs back now.
Tszyu moves out of range of the strikes.
Magnaron lands a jab.
Magnaron scores with a body shot.
Magnaron throws a shot from downtown. Tszyu moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Tszyu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Magnaron rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tszyu counters with a straight right hand.
Tszyu fakes the leg kick and cracks Magnaron in the body.
Magnaron throws a jab but it's blocked by Tszyu.
Tszyu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Magnaron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tszyu throws out a counter right but Magnaron avoids it with no problem.
Magnaron ducks under a wild hook from Tszyu.
Magnaron misses with a looping left.
Magnaron fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tszyu connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magnaron swings for the body but Tszyu moves out of range.
Tszyu throws out a counter right but Magnaron avoids it with no problem.
Magnaron keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Magnaron lands a nice looking body shot.
Magnaron scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Magnaron throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Tszyu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Magnaron lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magnaron lands a head shot.
Tszyu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Von Magnaron dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Magnaron.
Magnaron is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Magnaron throws a poor cross that misses
and Tszyu counters with a good low kick that Magnaron was not able to check.
Magnaron misses with a looping right.
Magnaron throws a jab when Tszyu was well out of range.
Magnaron connects with a right hand. Tszyu shakes it off.
Magnaron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tszyu moves away.
Tszyu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magnaron lands with a shot to the body.
Magnaron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tszyu was well out of range. Poor timing from Magnaron.
It seemed like Tszyu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tszyu misses with a few strikes there.
Magnaron tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tszyu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big left from Magnaron misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tszyu! But no joy.
Tszyu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
A shot to the body from Magnaron misses
and Tszyu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tszyu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magnaron.
Magnaron throws an overhand right that lands on Tszyu's shoulder, as Tszyu tries to avoid the shot.
Tszyu throws out a counter right but Magnaron avoids it with no problem.
Nice shot lands for Magnaron.
Magnaron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tszyu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Tszyu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Tszyu misses.
Magnaron slips a straight right by Tszyu.
Magnaron misses with an uppercut. Tszyu saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Tszyu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tszyu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Magnaron misses with a hook.
Tszyu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tszyu slips a straight right by Magnaron.
Tszyu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magnaron swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tszyu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Magnaron misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Tszyu to counter with a crisp jab.
Kostya Tszyu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Magnaron lands a jab to Tszyu's midsection.
Magnaron rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magnaron takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magnaron misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tszyu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tszyu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Magnaron throws a big shot that misses.
Tszyu throws out a counter right but Magnaron avoids it with no problem.
Good leg kick by Tszyu.
Magnaron swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tszyu counters with a stiff right hand.
Magnaron thuds a left hand into Tszyu's body.
Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magnaron.
Magnaron's corner calls for a 1-2. Magnaron obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Magnaron misses with a lunging right hand
and Tszyu counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Tszyu staying out of range there.
Tszyu feints a counter leg kick.
Magnaron lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tszyu circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Tszyu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Magnaron throws a shot from downtown. Tszyu moves away and avoids it.
Tszyu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magnaron pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magnaron punishes Tszyu's body with a nice straight punch.
Magnaron pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tszyu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magnaron.
Magnaron misses with a left hand
and Tszyu counters with an outside leg kick.
Magnaron throws a series of punches but Tszyu avoids them all with ease.
Tszyu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magnaron connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tszyu slips a straight right by Magnaron.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tszyu! But no joy.
A big left from Tszyu misses.
Magnaron lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Magnaron.
Tszyu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magnaron throws a lazy right hand but Tszyu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magnaron swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magnaron scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magnaron missing with a left hand there. Tszyu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tszyu slips under a jab from Magnaron.
A slow jab from Magnaron misses its intended target.
Tszyu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Magnaron fails to land with a series of punches.
Tszyu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Magnaron with a body shot.
Magnaron throws a hook to the side of Tszyu's head but Tszyu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tszyu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magnaron.

And that's the end of the fight!
Von Magnaron showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magnaron, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Von Magnaron!
In his post fight interview, Von Magnaron started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Kostya Tszyu had this to say: 'We thought we changed the game plan enough to sneak out a victory, well fought by Duffy. I hope he makes a tough challenge for the champion. '.

Event: CFC 428
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akira lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Akira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Akira misses with a body shot.
Tszyu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#KD2#
Akira sends Tszyu crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Akira is motioning to the referee to let Tszyu up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Tszyu is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akira punishes Tszyu's body with a nice straight punch.
Tszyu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akira connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Akira tries to clinch there but Tszyu circles away.
Tszyu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tszyu fails to land with a series of punches.
Akira doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Tszyu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Akira counters with a nice right hand that sends Tszyu toppling to the canvas! Tszyu scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Akira finish him?!
Oh Tszyu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akira misses with an uppercut
and Tszyu counters with a two punch combo.
Tszyu seems to have got his legs back now.
Akira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tszyu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Akira has managed to clinch.
Akira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Akira is working Tszyu over against the cage.
Akira avoiding damage as Tszyu throws knees to the body.
Akira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Akira.
Tszyu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akira backwards.
Akira blocks a body shot from Tszyu.
Akira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Akira is leaning against Tszyu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Akira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tszyu.
Akira blocking some punches.
Tszyu misses with a punch to the body.
Akira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Akira fails to land.
Tszyu prevents a body shot from Akira.
Akira misses with a punch to the body.
Akira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akira swings wildly with an uppercut but Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Tszyu fails to land. #BC2#
Akira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Akira moves into the clinch successfully.
Tszyu lands a nice knee to the body.
Tszyu tries to work over Akira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akira is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short left from Akira.
Akira looking to stall.
Tszyu presses Akira against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Tszyu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akira avoiding damage as Tszyu throws knees to the body.
Akira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Akira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Akira.
Akira blocks a body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu digs a right hand into Akira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Akira's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tszyu.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Akira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tszyu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tszyu lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Akira - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tszyu.
Akira throws a punch but it's blocked by Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akira avoiding damage as Tszyu throws knees to the body.
Tszyu misses with a punch on the inside.
Tszyu tries a body shot but Akira blocks it.
Akira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akira prevents a body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Tszyu blocks an uppercut.
Tszyu lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tszyu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akira blocks a body shot from Tszyu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tszyu.
Tszyu pushes Akira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Akira.
Tszyu misses with some punches.
Tszyu blocks an uppercut.
Akira misses with the head strike.
Akira controlling the action here for a moment.
Akira misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tszyu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Akira.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tszyu.
Akira can't find room to land a body shot as Tszyu controls the action.
Akira tries to throw a body punch but Tszyu avoids it by throwing Akira back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hokuto Akira dominated 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.#R2#
Akira connects with a body shot.
Tszyu on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Akira clinches.
Tszyu has a couple of punches blocked by Akira.
Akira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akira has a couple of punches blocked by Tszyu.
Akira taking a breather.
Tszyu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tszyu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tszyu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tszyu.
Akira blocks an uppercut.
Akira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tszyu lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Akira goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Tszyu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tszyu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Akira throws a punch but it's blocked by Tszyu.
Tszyu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akira lands an uppercut.
Akira working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akira.
Akira has a couple of punches blocked by Tszyu.
Tszyu lands a knee to the body.
Akira lands an uppercut.
Hokuto Akira seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tszyu blocks a body shot from Akira.
Akira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tszyu working aggressively here.
Tszyu has a couple of punches blocked by Akira.
Tszyu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Akira.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tszyu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Akira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tszyu prevents a body shot from Akira.
Tszyu struggles to land a body shot inside as Akira controls his hands.
Tszyu lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Tszyu tries to throw a body punch but Akira avoids it by throwing Tszyu back against the cage.
A short right from Tszyu.
Tszyu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Akira avoids it.
Akira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akira misses with a body punch.
Tszyu blocking some punches.
Akira tries to throw a body punch but Tszyu avoids it by throwing Akira back against the cage.
Akira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tszyu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Akira.
Nice body punch from Akira - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Akira fails to land.
Tszyu lands with a right to the head.
Akira misses with the head strike.
Tszyu misses with a punch on the inside.
Akira lands with a right to the head.
Akira presses Tszyu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Akira taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Akira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akira.
Akira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Tszyu misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Tszyu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tszyu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Akira lands with a left to the head.
Tszyu struggles to land a body shot inside as Akira controls his hands.
A short left from Tszyu.
A body shot lands from Tszyu.
Akira prevents a body shot from Tszyu.
Akira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Akira gets through Tszyu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Akira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tszyu tries a body shot but Akira blocks it.
Tszyu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Akira scores with a shoulder strike.
Tszyu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akira.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tszyu takes a shot to the head.
Tszyu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akira is trying to maintain a safe position but Tszyu gets an underhook and turns Akira into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akira.
Akira blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Akira misses with a body punch.
Tszyu swings wildly with an uppercut but Akira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akira digs a right hand into Tszyu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tszyu's gas tank.
Tszyu missing with knees to the body.
Akira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akira misses with a punch on the inside.
Akira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akira lands with a left to the head.
Akira blocks a body shot from Tszyu.
Akira goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Akira breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akira. Tszyu does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Tszyu misses the target.#KD2#
Akira lands a big right hand that sends Tszyu crashing to the mat! Akira stays standing though and waves Tszyu back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Akira does no damage.
Tszyu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Akira just manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hokuto Akira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Akira punishes Tszyu's body with a nice straight punch.
Akira has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tszyu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hokuto Akira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tszyu is looking to counter with a body kick.
Akira misses with an uppercut
and Tszyu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Akira lands a body shot.
Akira wants to clinch up but Tszyu keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akira throws a right hand that misses
enabling Tszyu to counter with a crisp jab.
Tszyu moves out of range of the strikes.
Tszyu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Akira throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Akira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akira lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Tszyu as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akira.
Akira working aggressively here.
Akira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tszyu tries a body shot but Akira blocks it.
Tszyu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Tszyu.
Tszyu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Akira avoids it.
Akira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tszyu misses with a punch on the inside.
Akira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tszyu struggles to land a body shot inside as Akira controls his hands.
Akira lands a nice uppercut.
Kostya Tszyu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice body punch from Tszyu.
Akira controlling the action here for a moment.
Tszyu lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akira struggles to land a body shot inside as Tszyu controls his hands.
Akira misses with a body punch.
Akira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tszyu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Akira lands a nice shot to the body.
Tszyu blocks a body shot from Akira.
Akira lands with a right to the head.
Akira tries to throw a body punch but Tszyu avoids it by throwing Akira back against the cage.
Akira lands a hook that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Akira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Akira blocking some punches.
Tszyu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akira's elbow.
Nice body punch from Akira.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tszyu misses with some punches.
Tszyu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Akira working aggressively here.
Akira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akira lands with a left to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Akira - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Akira can't find room to land a body shot as Tszyu controls the action.
Akira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tszyus head.
Akira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Akira taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Akira misses with a punch on the inside.
Akira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tszyus head.
Akira presses Tszyu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Akira leaning against his opponent.
Akira misses with a body punch.
Akira lands a nice shot to the body.
Tszyu blocking some punches.
Akira throws a head punch that misses.
Akira blocks a body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akira tries to work over Tszyu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Tszyu fails to land.
Akira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tszyu misses with some punches.
Akira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akira lands a left hand.
Akira blocks a body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tszyu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akira working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tszyu as Akira tries to tie him up.
Akira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tszyu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tszyu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tszyu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Akira avoids it.
Akira managing to block the knees to the body from Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with the head strike.
Tszyu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hokuto Akira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Akira has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hokuto Akira!
A victorious Hokuto Akira thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Kostya Tszyu was interviewed post fight and said 'We thought we changed the game plan enough to sneak out a victory, well fought by Duffy. I hope he makes a tough challenge for the champion. '.

Event: GC 352 Phoenix vs Ribbit
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joteel throws a shot from downtown. Tszyu moves away and avoids it.
Tszyu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tszyu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Joteel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tszyu lands a nice hook to Joteel's body. Joteel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jacque Joteel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tszyu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joteel digs a good body shot into Tszyu's ribs.
Tszyu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joteel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tszyu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tszyu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joteel throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Tszyu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joteel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tszyu doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Joteel throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joteel.
Tszyu throws out a counter right but Joteel avoids it with no problem.
Tszyu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Joteel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Joteel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tszyu walks into a left hand.
Joteel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tszyu's sensitive parts.
Tszyu tries to score with a low kick but Joteel moves his leg out of the way.
Joteel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Tszyu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tszyu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Joteel wants to clinch up but Tszyu keeps it at a distance.
Joteel backing away here, and Tszyu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Joteel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joteel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Joteel moves out of range of the body kick from Tszyu.
That kick from Joteel tenderised Tszyu's leg. Tszyu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tszyu moves out of range of the body kick from Joteel.
Joteel throws a jab when Tszyu was well out of range.
Tszyu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joteel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tszyu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tszyu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tszyu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tszyu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Joteel's hands.
Joteel seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Joteel lands a jab to the nose.
Joteel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tszyu was well out of range. Poor timing from Joteel.
Joteel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Tszyu misses.#T3#
Joteel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Joteel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a counter combo.
Tszyu checks a low kick from Joteel.
It seemed like Tszyu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tszyu moves away from the strike by Joteel.
Joteel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Joteel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Joteel looks for the body kick but Tszyu saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Tszyu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A leg kick checked by Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a leg kick but Joteel checks it.
Joteel misses with an uppercut. Tszyu saw that one coming.
Tszyu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joteel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Joteel throws a looping overhand right but Tszyu ducks down to avoid it.
Joteel lands the left hand.
Joteel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A slow jab from Joteel misses its intended target.
Joteel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tszyu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tszyu avoids the head kick by Joteel.
Joteel scores with a spinning back kick!
A low kick lands for Joteel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tszyu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Joteel lands a nice shot that snaps Tszyu's head back.
Tszyu ducks right into an uppercut from Joteel.
Joteel connects with a nice looking jab.
Joteel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tszyu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacque Joteel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tszyu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joteel.
Tszyu feints a counter leg kick.
Tszyu connects with an inside leg kick.
Joteel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Joteel lands a nice shot to the body.
Joteel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tszyu can do to turn this around?
Joteel clobbers Tszyu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A swing and a miss from Joteel.
Joteel cracks Tszyu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tszyu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tszyu flicks out a counter leg kick but Joteel steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joteel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tszyu is out of range and Joteel settles back down.
Tszyu throws out a counter right but Joteel avoids it with no problem.
Joteel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tszyu counters with a left and a right that stings Joteel.
Joteel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice side step and Tszyu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Joteel's corner calls for a 1-2. Joteel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Joteel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tszyu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Joteel lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tszyu takes a step back to recover.
Joteel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Joteel misses with a right hand
and Tszyu counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Joteel moves into the clinch successfully.
A shot in the inside from Tszyu.
Tszyu lands a shoulder strike.
Tszyu misses with a knee strike.
Tszyu scores a nice knee to the body.
Tszyu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joteel throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tszyu misses with a body punch.
Tszyu can't find room to land a body shot as Joteel controls the action.
Tszyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Tszyu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tszyu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Joteel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tszyu misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Joteel breaks the clinch.
Tszyu looks to land a left hand but Joteel moved out of range nicely.
Joteel is looking to counter punch.
Joteel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tszyu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Joteel.
Tszyu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Joteel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tszyu.
Tszyu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jacque Joteel is winning the standup battle so far.
Joteel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Tszyu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joteel misses with a kick to the body
and Tszyu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Joteel really felt that one!
Joteel looks for the body kick but Tszyu saw that one coming.
Tszyu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Joteel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tszyu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tszyu wants to clinch up but Joteel keeps it at a distance.
Joteel misses with a body shot.
Joteel throws a shot to the body.
Joteel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tszyu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tszyu misses with an uppercut.
Tszyu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tszyu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Joteel scores with a hook to the body. Tszyu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Joteel throws a hook but Tszyu avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Joteel. #T4#
Joteel throws the left hand but Tszyu avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Tszyu.
Joteel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tszyu on the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Joteel.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Joteel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Joteel throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tszyu counters with a left and a right that stings Joteel.
Joteel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tszyu counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Joteel is rocked!
Joteel throws a leg kick
and Tszyu counters with a good low kick that Joteel was not able to check.
Oh Joteel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joteel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tszyu ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Joteel's jaw. Joteel's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Tszyu does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kostya Tszyu!
Kostya Tszyu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GC 350 ?? vs ??
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tszyu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Amodei misses with the head strike.
Tszyu misses with the head strike.
Tszyu can't find room to land a body shot as Amodei controls the action.
Amodei throws a head punch that misses.
Tszyu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Amodei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tszyus head.
Tszyu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tszyu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amodei.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tszyu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tszyu misses with some punches.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu throws a punch but it's blocked by Amodei.
Amodei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Amodei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amodei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Amodei managing to block the knees to the body from Tszyu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tszyu.
A short left from Amodei.
Amodei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tszyu misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tszyu.
Amodei misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tszyu.
A head punch on the inside from Amodei fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tszyu.
A head punch on the inside from Amodei fails to land.
Amodei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tszyu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tszyu misses with some punches.
Tszyu lands a hook that snaps the head of Amodei backwards.
Tszyu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Tszyu.
Amodei blocks an uppercut.
Tszyu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Amodei backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Amodei fails to land.
Tszyu misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei throws a punch but it's blocked by Tszyu.
Tszyu blocks an uppercut.
Amodei blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tszyu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tszyu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amodei's elbow.
Amodei misses with a punch on the inside.
Tszyu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tszyu lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei misses with some punches.
Tszyu lands a good knee to the midsection. Amodei won't want to take too many of those.
Tszyu misses with a body punch.
Tszyu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Amodei backwards.
Still in the clinch, Tszyu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tszyu throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei misses with some punches.
Tszyu lands with a light punch inside.
Tszyu struggles to land a body shot inside as Amodei controls his hands.
Tszyu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tszyu.
Amodei lands with a right to the head.
Tszyu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tszyu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tszyu blocking some punches.
Amodei misses with the head strike.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amodei lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Tszyu fails to land.
Amodei blocks a body shot from Tszyu.
Amodei blocks an uppercut.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Amodei blocking some punches.
Tszyu landing knees to the head. #BC2#
Amodei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tszyu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Amodei wants to clinch up but Tszyu keeps it at a distance.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amodei checks a leg kick nicely.
Tszyu tries to land a leg kick but Amodei saw it coming and moves away. #CL2#
Amodei darts in and clinches Tszyu up against the cage.
Tszyu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Amodei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Tszyu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tszyu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tszyu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Amodei misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Amodei fails to land.
Amodei misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Amodei lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Tszyu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tszyu tries to land knees in the clinch but Amodei avoids the damage to the body.
Tszyu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tszyu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu lands a nice knee to the body.
Amodei lands with a light punch inside.
Amodei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Amodei takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#It looks like Giuseppe Amodei has been cut.
Tszyu blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Tszyu as the two fighters clinch.
Tszyu lands a knee to the body.
Tszyu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Amodei's face.
Tszyu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Amodei is defending well for now.
Tszyu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tszyu lands a left hand.
Amodei misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tszyu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tszyu misses with a body punch.
Tszyu tries to land knees in the clinch but Amodei avoids the damage to the body.
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Tszyu.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Amodei has managed to clinch.
Amodei misses with a punch on the inside.
Tszyu swings wildly with an uppercut but Amodei uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amodei.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostya Tszyu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amodei.
Tszyu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tszyu.
Tszyu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Amodei or not.
Amodei blocks a body shot from Tszyu.
Amodei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu working Amodei over with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tszyu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei throws a head punch that misses.
Tszyu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tszyu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tszyu lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amodei misses with some punches.
Amodei misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Tszyu landing knees to the body.
Amodei is breathing heavily.
Amodei throws a head punch that misses.
Tszyu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Amodei is defending well for now.
Tszyu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tszyu lands with a short shot to the head.
Amodei throws a punch but it's blocked by Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tszyu pushes Amodei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tszyu lands a hook that snaps the head of Amodei backwards.
A short right from Amodei.
Amodei misses with a punch on the inside.
Amodei throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Tszyu.
Amodei throws a punch but it's blocked by Tszyu.
Tszyu scores with a shot to the side of Amodei's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tszyu.
Amodei on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tszyu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Amodei.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amodei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tszyu lands a right hand.
Amodei avoiding damage as Tszyu throws knees to the body. #T2#
Tszyu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tszyu can't find room to land a body shot as Amodei controls the action.
Amodei working aggressively here.
Tszyu missing with knees to the body.
Tszyu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tszyu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tszyu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amodei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amodei can do to turn this around?
Tszyu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tszyu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tszyu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu looking to throw knees to the head but Amodei is blocking nicely.
Amodei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tszyu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Amodei blocks it with crossed arms.
Amodei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Amodei is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amodei. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tszyu.
Amodei misses with the head strike.
A short right from Amodei.
Tszyu blocking some punches.
Tszyu takes a shot to the head.
Amodei misses with the head strike.
Amodei lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Amodei.
Tszyu lands a nice shot to the body.
Amodei lands a hook that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Amodei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amodei prevents a body shot from Tszyu.
A short right from Amodei on the inside.
Amodei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Tszyu lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tszyu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Amodei.
Tszyu pushes Amodei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Amodei prevents a body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu blocks an uppercut.
Amodei pushes Tszyu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tszyu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Amodei.#T4#
Tszyu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Amodei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tszyu blocks an uppercut.
Tszyu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amodei's elbow.
Tszyu tries a body shot but Amodei blocks it.
Tszyu tries a body shot but Amodei blocks it.
Amodei avoiding damage as Tszyu throws knees to the body.
Amodei takes a shot to the head.
Tszyu blocking some punches.
Amodei lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amodei.
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Tszyu.
A head punch on the inside from Amodei fails to land.
Tszyu tries to work over Amodei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tszyu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tszyu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tszyu struggles to land a body shot inside as Amodei controls his hands.
Tszyu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Amodei is defending well for now.
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Tszyu.
Tszyu scores with a shot to the side of Amodei's head.
Tszyu blocks an uppercut.
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.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Amodei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tszyu digs a good hook to Amodei's body.
Tszyu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Amodei tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tszyu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tszyu works over Amodei's head and body with a nice combination.
Amodei fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Amodei backs away, Tszyu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tszyu!
Amodei wants to clinch up but Tszyu keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Amodei gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amodei throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amodei sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tszyu defending well though.
Tszyu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Amodei. #T1#
Amodei missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Amodei thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tszyu's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tszyu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Amodei.
Tszyu regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Amodei.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amodei in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tszyu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Amodei missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Amodei stands up over Tszyu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Amodei prevents Tszyu from getting back to his feet.
Tszyu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Amodei throws a big elbow that misses.
Tszyu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Giuseppe Amodei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Amodei scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Amodei is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Amodei with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Amodei accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Amodei is looking to work some ground and pound but Tszyu has wrist control.
Amodei throwing strikes but missing.
Amodei chips away with some ground and pound.
Amodei with a flurry of punches that miss.
Amodei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Amodei loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Amodei has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Amodei throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tszyu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Amodei throws a strike but Tszyu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Amodei trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Amodei trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Amodei tries to strike from the bottom.
Amodei throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Amodei wants to sweep here but Tszyu controlling him for the moment.
Tszyu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Amodei striking off his back but it's not causing Tszyu any problems.
Amodei throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Amodei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tszyu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Amodei circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Amodei moves into the clinch.
A short right from Amodei on the inside.
Amodei lands a left hand.
Kostya Tszyu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Amodei scores with a shoulder strike.
Amodei misses with some punches.
Amodei throws a head punch that misses.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Tszyu.
Tszyu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amodei working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tszyu.
Amodei working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tszyu.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe Amodei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kostya Tszyu!
Kostya Tszyu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GC 346 Cold vs Machida
Date: May 10, 2020

#R1#
Tszyu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ricci.
Tszyu misses with a hook.
Tszyu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ricci.
Tszyu ducks under a wild hook from Ricci.
Tszyu slips under a jab.
Ricci pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tszyu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tszyu wants to clinch.
Ricci throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tszyu takes a swing at Ricci's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Ricci rushes Tszyu and presses him up against the cage.
Tszyu throws a punch but it's blocked by Ricci.
Ricci swings wildly with an uppercut but Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tszyu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tszyu.
Tszyu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ricci working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tszyu can't find room to land a body shot as Ricci controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ricci.
A nice left hand lands by Ricci.
A short left from Tszyu.
Good body shot from Ricci.
Nice body punch from Ricci - that landed with a thud.
Ricci lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Tszyu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tszyu has a couple of punches blocked by Ricci.
Ricci presses Tszyu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ricci.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tszyu lands a right hand.
Tszyu can't find room to land a body shot as Ricci controls the action.
Tszyu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ricci.
Ricci tries to throw a body punch but Tszyu avoids it by throwing Ricci back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ricci.
Tszyu lands with a right to the head.
Ricci avoids the elbow strike from Tszyu, against the cage. #T2#
Ricci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu tries to land a knee to the head but Ricci blocks with his arms.
Ricci lands a left hand.
Tszyu swings wildly with an uppercut but Ricci uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Ricci.
Tszyu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu has had enough of the clinch but Ricci keeps him there for the moment.
Ricci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ricci.
Ricci lands a left hand.
Tszyu misses with the head strike.
Tszyu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ricci tries to throw a body punch but Tszyu avoids it by throwing Ricci back against the cage.
Tszyu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tszyu throws a head punch that misses.
Ricci working aggressively here.
Ricci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ricci lands a left hand.
Ricci tries a body shot but Tszyu blocks it. #T3#
Tszyu throws a head punch that misses.
Tszyu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tszyu throws a head punch that misses.
Tszyu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tszyu throws an elbow but it misses.
Tszyu misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Tszyu manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Ricci gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ricci has a couple of punches blocked by Tszyu.
Ricci lands a right hand.
Ricci swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ricci misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tszyu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Ricci.
Ricci lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tszyu.
Tszyu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ricci blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ricci misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ricci scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Ricci.
Ricci throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Tszyu.
Tszyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ricci.
Tszyu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ricci prevents Tszyu from breaking the clinch.
Tszyu lands a body punch.
Ricci blocks a body shot from Tszyu.
Ricci throws a head punch that misses.
Tszyu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ricci fails to land.
Ricci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ricci misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tszyu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Ricci.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tszyu has a couple of punches blocked by Ricci.
A nice left hand lands by Tszyu.
Ricci tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tszyu's elbow.
Tszyu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Ricci dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Ricci closes the distance and clinches.
Tszyu lands a nice shot to the body.
Ricci misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tszyu misses with a body punch.
Tszyu prevents a body shot from Ricci.
Ricci blocks an uppercut.
Tszyu misses with a body punch.
Ricci scores with a shot to the side of Tszyu's head.
Ricci has a couple of punches blocked by Tszyu. #BC2#
Tszyu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses
and Ricci counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tszyu avoids the head kick by Ricci. #CL#
Ricci moves into range and clinches up with Tszyu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tszyu blocks an uppercut.
Ricci misses with a body punch.
Ricci is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tszyu can do to turn this around?
Tszyu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ricci lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tszyu or not. #BC2#
Tszyu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ricci clobbers Tszyu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ricci fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Tszyu misses with a head kick.
Ricci is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tszyu.
Ricci lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tszyu's sensitive parts.
Tszyu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ricci takes a step back to recover.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tszyu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ricci paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tszyu misses with a hook
and Ricci counters with a stiff right hand.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ricci.
Tszyu just misses with a punch to the body.
Ricci bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Ricci.
Ricci punishes Tszyu's body with a nice straight punch.
Tszyu lunges at Ricci with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ricci's hand.
Tszyu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tszyu swats away the attempt to clinch by Ricci.#T2#
Ricci walks into a stiff left hand from Tszyu.
Tszyu looks for the body kick but Ricci saw that one coming.
Tszyu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ricci checks it well.
Ricci fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tszyu on the side of the head.
Tszyu throws a head kick but Ricci moves out of range.
Ricci tries to counter by clinching up but Tszyu breaks away and moves out of range.
Ricci fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tszyu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tszyu blocks a head kick by Ricci.
Ricci throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tszyu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ricci moves out of range of the body kick from Tszyu.
Ricci cracks Tszyu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tszyu slips a straight right by Ricci.
Ricci throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tszyu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tszyu avoids the head kick by Ricci.
Ricci dodges the punch combination from Tszyu.
Ricci was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ricci attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3##CL#
Ricci moves into the clinch.
Ricci blocks a body shot from Tszyu. #BC2#
Tszyu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ricci looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ricci tries to clinch but Tszyu moves away
and Tszyu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ricci stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tszyu.#CL#
Ricci gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ricci.
Tszyu tries to throw a body punch but Ricci avoids it by throwing Tszyu back against the cage.
Tszyu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ricci has him pressed against the cage.
Albert Ricci has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ricci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Ricci.
A left hand lands to the body for Ricci.
Ricci lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tszyu lands a shoulder strike.
Ricci lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ricci lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Ricci.
Ricci goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tszyu is looking to break free of the clinch but Ricci has double underhooks.
Ricci throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tszyu fails to land.
Tszyu throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Ricci.
Tszyu throws a punch but it's blocked by Ricci.
Tszyu prevents a body shot from Ricci.
Tszyu blocking some punches.
Tszyu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Ricci.
Ricci misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tszyu blocks a body shot from Ricci.
Tszyu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ricci lands a body punch.
Tszyu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ricci misses with a punch to the body.
Ricci lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Ricci dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A shot to the liver by Ricci. Beautiful body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ricci checks a leg kick.
Tszyu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tszyu throws a body punch but Ricci moves out of range.
Ricci fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tszyu.
Ricci blocks a leg kick.
Ricci with a jab.
Tszyu tries to land a leg kick but Ricci saw it coming and moves away.
Tszyu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looks like Ricci has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ricci jabs Tszyu right on the nose. Tszyu blinks but takes it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ricci.
Tszyu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ricci.
An inside leg kick lands from Tszyu.
Tszyu connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Tszyu has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short body shot lands from Ricci as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tszyu.
Good body shot from Ricci. #T1#
Tszyu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ricci's elbow.
Ricci throws a head punch that misses.
Tszyu tries a body shot but Ricci blocks it.
Ricci lands with a left to the head.
Tszyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tszyu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ricci.
Ricci struggles to land a body shot inside as Tszyu controls his hands.
Tszyu swings wildly with an uppercut but Ricci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tszyu struggles to land a body shot inside as Ricci controls his hands.
Ricci is leaning against Tszyu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tszyu presses Ricci against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ricci blocking some punches.
Ricci blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tszyu.
Ricci is working Tszyu over against the cage.
Tszyu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ricci misses with the head strike.
Tszyu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ricci presses Tszyu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kostya Tszyu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ricci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ricci lands with a left to the head.
Ricci lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tszyu wants to break free but Ricci has control.
Ricci lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ricci lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ricci presses Tszyu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ricci.
Ricci lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ricci is working Tszyu over against the cage.
Ricci lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ricci stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ricci lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ricci lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tszyu or not.
Still in the clinch, Ricci scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ricci lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Ricci lands with a right to the head.
Tszyu struggles to land a body shot inside as Ricci controls his hands.
Ricci tries to throw a body punch but Tszyu avoids it by throwing Ricci back against the cage. #T3#
Ricci lands with a left to the head.
Ricci misses with an elbow strike.
Ricci lands a hook that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Ricci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ricci tries to throw a body punch but Tszyu avoids it by throwing Ricci back against the cage.
Ricci throws a punch but it's blocked by Tszyu.
Ricci misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tszyu struggles to land a body shot inside as Ricci controls his hands.
Ricci lands with a right to the head.
Ricci works on Tszyu's body with a couple of short punches.
Tszyu misses with a punch to the body.
Ricci swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ricci digs a right hand into Tszyu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tszyu's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Ricci fails to land.
Ricci misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ricci.
Ricci pushes Tszyu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ricci lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ricci misses with an elbow over the top.
Albert Ricci is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Ricci lands a nice uppercut.
Ricci misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ricci can't find room to land a body shot as Tszyu controls the action.
Tszyu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ricci blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ricci.
A head punch on the inside from Ricci fails to land.
Tszyu tries to throw a body punch but Ricci avoids it by throwing Tszyu back against the cage.
Ricci tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tszyu's elbow.
Tszyu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ricci tries to work over Tszyu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Tszyu.
Ricci cracks Tszyu with a nice body shot.
Tszyu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ricci lands a shoulder strike.
Ricci lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tszyu misses with a punch to the body.
Ricci digs a right hand underneath Tszyu's ribcage. Tszyu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tszyu throws a head punch that misses.
Ricci working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Ricci showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ricci 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Ricci!
A less than humble Albert Ricci misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Kostya Tszyu stepped up to the mic, saying 'We thought we changed the game plan enough to sneak out a victory, well fought by Duffy. I hope he makes a tough challenge for the champion. '.

Event: GAMMA#819 Rones v Wrexham
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Tszyu swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Thai holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tszyu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thai landing knees to the body.
Tszyu managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Thai struggles to land a body shot inside as Tszyu controls his hands.
Thai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tszyu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Tszyu manages to break the clinch.
Tszyu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tszyu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tszyu tries to clinch but Thai moves out of range.
Thai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Thai gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tszyu has had enough of the clinch but Thai keeps him there for the moment.
Tszyu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thai.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tszyu's brow. #T1#
Tszyu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thai looking to throw knees to the head but Tszyu is blocking nicely.
Tszyu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tszyu avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Tszyu breaks the clinch.
Tszyu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tszyu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thai was well out of range. Poor timing from Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a right and a left that Thai avoids nicely.
Tszyu misses with a straight right.
Thai tries to counter by clinching up but Tszyu breaks away and moves out of range.
Tszyu cracks Thai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tszyu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tszyu - the referee stops the clock and Thai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tszyu. Thai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tszyu blocks the body kick.
Thai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Tszyu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thai moves away.#T2#
Tszyu moves forwards but Thai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tszyu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thai blocks a head kick by Tszyu.
Tszyu misses the body punch #CL#
and Thai counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tszyu tries a body shot but Thai blocks it.
Tszyu throws a head punch that misses.
Tszyu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thai lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tszyu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Tszyu pushes off an throws an elbow but Thai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tszyu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tszyu scores with a shot to the side of Thai's head. #BC2#
Tszyu manages to break the clinch.
Tszyu jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3##CL#
Thai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thai lands an elbow inside that Tszyu shrugs off.
Thai with a knee to the head.
Tszyu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tszyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tszyu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thai scores with a knee to the head.
Thai misses with an elbow over the top.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Tszyu avoids the damage to the body.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Thai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tszyu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tszyu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Tszyu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thai.
Thai looking to throw knees to the head but Tszyu is blocking nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thai obliges.
Thai landing knees to the body.
Tszyu misses with the head strike.
Tszyu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tszyu has a couple of punches blocked by Thai.
Tszyu tries to work over Thai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tszyu misses with a punch on the inside.
Tszyu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tszyu lands a body shot.
Tszyu lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tszyu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thai managing to block the knees to the body from Tszyu.
Thai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tszyu can't find room to land a body shot as Thai controls the action.
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 Long Thai 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.
#R2#
Tszyu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Thai counter with a right hand.
Tszyu connects with an inside leg kick.
Thai lands with a nice body kick.
Tszyu thuds his right hand into Thai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thai 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.
Thai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tszyu misses with a body shot #CL#
and Thai holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thai lands an elbow inside that Tszyu shrugs off.
Tszyu lands a good knee to the midsection. Thai won't want to take too many of those.
Thai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Thai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tszyu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tszyu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thai blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Tszyu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thai avoids a wild elbow strike from Tszyu.
Nice elbow from Thai.
Thai looking to throw knees to the head but Tszyu is blocking nicely.
Thai missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Thai manages to break the clinch.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tszyu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tszyu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Tszyu tries to get set, Thai tries to push him back and clinch up but Tszyu manages to avoid the attempt.
A head kick misses from Thai.
Tszyu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thai is looking to counter the offense by Tszyu and move into the clinch.
No joy there for Tszyu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tszyu fakes the leg kick and cracks Thai in the body.
A head kick misses from Thai.
Tszyu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thai rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Thai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Thai misses its target.
Tszyu throws a hook but Thai blocks it.
A lazy left from Tszyu finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tszyu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thai.
A shot to the liver by Tszyu. Beautiful body shot.
Thai lands a nice hook to Tszyu's body. Tszyu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tszyu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thai has time to react.
Thai blocks a head kick by Tszyu.
Tszyu moves out of range of the body kick.
Thai slips under a jab from Tszyu.
Thai jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Thai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tszyu moves away.
Tszyu tries to clinch up but Thai circles away and keeps his distance.
Thai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tszyu.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Tszyu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tszyu.
Tszyu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tszyu duly obliges.
Tszyu thows a leg kick but Thai checks it #CL#
and Thai moves into the clinch.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tszyu avoids it.
Tszyu is trying to force a seperation but Thai has the dominant position.
Tszyu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tszyu.
Thai lands an elbow inside.
Tszyu scores with a shot to the side of Thai's head.
Thai blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Tszyu fails to land.
Thai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tszyu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T4##BC#
Thai manages to break the clinch.
Tszyu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thai blocks the body kick.
Tszyu throws a sloppy head kick
and Thai counters with a left and a right that stings Tszyu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thai staying out of range there.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tszyu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tszyu manages to circle out of the way.
Tszyu throws a head kick but Thai moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tszyu.
Thai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kostya Tszyu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tszyu scores with a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tszyu.
Thai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tszyu.
The crowd cheers as Tszyu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thai doesn't seem phased though.
Thai defending well as Tszyu loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kostya Tszyu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thai lands a jab to the head.
Tszyu throws a head kick but Thai moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thai.
Tszyu lands a nice hook to Thai's body. Thai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Tszyu as he connects with a hook.
Thai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tszyu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tszyu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tszyu. Tszyu obviously looking to wear him down.
Decent striking displayed by Thai there.
Tszyu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Thai holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Long Thai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tszyu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tszyu avoids it.
Thai trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Tszyu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Tszyu.
Thai misses with a knee strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Thai.
Tszyu managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Thai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC#
Thai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tszyu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thai throws the left hand but Tszyu avoids the punch easily.
Tszyu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Thai throws a hook but Tszyu blocks it.
Thai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tszyu.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tszyu.
Thai blocks the body kick.
Tszyu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As Tszyu tries to get set, Thai tries to push him back and clinch up but Tszyu manages to avoid the attempt.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Thai counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thai.
Thai misses with a knee to the head.
Thai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Tszyu manages to break the clinch.
Tszyu cracks Thai with an open hand slap.
Tszyu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice shot lands for Tszyu.
Thai moves out of range as Tszyu strikes.
A quick step to the side and Thai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tszyu misses with a wild body shot.
Tszyu blocks the body kick.
Thai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tszyu.
Tszyu misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Thai blocks a low kick nicely.
Thai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tszyu.
Thai slips under a jab from Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a head kick but Thai moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Thai misses the target.
Tszyu throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Thai holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tszyu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thai blocking some punches.
Thai lands a left hand.
Tszyu misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Tszyu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tszyu.
A combination from Tszyu does no damage.
Thai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Tszyu pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thai back to the cage. Tszyu follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tszyu misses with a jab to the body
and Thai counters with a nice body shot.
Tszyu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tszyu looks to throw the jab but Thai is out of range.
Thai is looking to counter the offense by Tszyu and move into the clinch.
A low kick from Tszyu is predictable there
and Thai counters with a good, hard body kick but Tszyu shrugs it off.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thai misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Tszyu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tszyu swings for the body but Thai moves out of range.
Tszyu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thai counters with a good low kick that Tszyu was not able to check.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses
and Thai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Tszyu misses.
Tszyu checks a low kick from Thai.
Tszyu misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Thai holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Long Thai.
I think Thai 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Long Thai!
The defeated Kostya Tszyu had this to say: 'We thought we changed the game plan enough to sneak out a victory, well fought by Duffy. I hope he makes a tough challenge for the champion. '.

Event: GAMMA#814 Bolleke v Slurper
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
McGee looks to land a right hand but Tszyu moved out of range.
McGee connects with an inside leg kick.
McGee throws a jab when Tszyu was well out of range.
McGee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tszyu throws a leg kick but McGee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McGee throws the kick towards the body but Tszyu avoids it.
McGee throws a low kick, looking for Tszyu's leg but Tszyu calmly moves out of range.
McGee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tszyu.
McGee jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tszyu throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tszyu throws a sloppy head kick and McGee moves out of range easily.
A big left from Tszyu misses. #CL2#
Tszyu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Tszyu.
McGee misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tszyu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tszyus head.
McGee misses with the head strike. #T1#
McGee scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by McGee.
McGee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Tszyu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tszyu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGee has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Tszyu manages to break the clinch.
McGee throws a sloppy head kick and Tszyu moves out of range easily.
McGee throws a shot from downtown. Tszyu moves away and avoids it.
Tszyu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tszyu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGee moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTszyu.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tszyu misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tszyu has time to react.
McGee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tszyu connects with a high kick.
McGee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tszyu throws a nice looking combination but McGee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tszyu swings widly with a right hand
and McGee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tszyu dodges the punch combination from McGee. #T2#
McGee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGee.
Tszyu misses with a wild body shot.
Tszyu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tszyu. Tszyu obviously looking to wear him down.
Tszyu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tszyu throws a shot to the body.
Tszyu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGee. Tszyu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tszyu misses with an uppercut.
Donk. Tszyu catches McGee right on the button with a cross.
McGee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tszyu manages to avoid it.
McGee throws a leg kick that misses.
McGee throws a leg kick which misses Tszyu's front leg but catches the back leg as Tszyu tries to avoid it.
Tszyu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGee moves away.#T3#
Tszyu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGee moves forwards but Tszyu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tszyu throws a good cross that connects.
Tszyu scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
McGee moves into range and clinches up with Tszyu.
Tszyu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGee misses with some punches.
McGee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGee swings wildly with an uppercut but Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGee blocks a body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tszyu throws a head punch that misses.
Tszyu lands a body shot.
Tszyu lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Bonerz McGee has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tszyu blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Tszyu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tszyu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tszyu feints a jab promting McGee to slip. Tszyu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McGee slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T4#
McGee throws a head kick that misses.
Tszyu misses with a looping left.
Tszyu connects with a looping right hand.
McGee tries to land a leg kick but Tszyu saw it coming and moves away.
A right-left combo lands from Tszyu.
McGee takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tszyu looks to land a combination but McGee avoids it well.
Tszyu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGee was well out of range. Poor timing from Tszyu.
Tszyu lands a nice shot to the body.
Tszyu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tszyu darts in trying to clinch
and McGee counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tszyu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGee.
McGee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tszyu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tszyu misses with a hook.
McGee is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tszyu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kostya Tszyu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bonerz McGee's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Tszyu needs to keep his hands up - McGee had a free shot at his head there.
Tszyu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tszyu wants to clinch up but McGee keeps it at a distance.
McGee fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tszyu just manages to avoid it.
McGee tried to score with a low kick but Tszyu checks it.
Tszyu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tszyu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McGee throws a looping overhand right but Tszyu ducks down to avoid it.
Tszyu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGee checks a leg kick.
McGee misses with a leg kick
and Tszyu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McGee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGee throws a hook but Tszyu blocks it.
Tszyu flicks out a counter leg kick but McGee steps away.
Tszyu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McGee if he has to take too many more of those.
Tszyu swings for the body but McGee moves out of range.
McGee throws a leg kick but Tszyu moved away.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tszyu swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tszyu throws a series of punches but McGee avoids them all with ease. #T1##CL2#
Tszyu gets a clinch.
McGee blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for McGee.
I was talking to McGee's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McGee throws a head punch that misses.
McGee tries to throw a body punch but Tszyu avoids it by throwing McGee back against the cage.
Tszyu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tszyu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Tszyu tries to break the clinch but McGee is controlling the position.
McGee misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGee working aggressively here.
McGee throws a punch but it's blocked by Tszyu.
McGee digs a right hand underneath Tszyu's ribcage. Tszyu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tszyu is breathing heavily.
McGee lands a shot to the body.
A short right from McGee on the inside.
McGee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tszyu.
A short body shot lands from McGee as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from McGee.
McGee misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGee scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from McGee on the inside.
Tszyu misses with a punch to the body.
McGee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
McGee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tszyu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McGee lands with a right to the head.
McGee gets through Tszyu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGee.
McGee can't find room to land a body shot as Tszyu controls the action.
Tszyu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from McGee.
McGee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from McGee.
McGee lands with a left to the head.
McGee scores with a shoulder strike.
McGee lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGee. #T3#
McGee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from McGee.
McGee pushes Tszyu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGee lands an uppercut.#BC#
McGee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tszyu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGee wants to clinch up but Tszyu keeps it at a distance.
Nice shot by Tszyu.
McGee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tszyu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kostya Tszyu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tszyu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGee.
Tszyu throws a body shot but no joy.
McGee throws a leg kick which misses Tszyu's front leg but catches the back leg as Tszyu tries to avoid it.
McGee throws an off balance right hand
and Tszyu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tszyu throws a sloppy head kick and McGee moves out of range easily.
McGee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kostya Tszyu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tszyu misses with a double jab. #T4#
Tszyu staying out of range there.
Tszyu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tszyu.
McGee tries to score with a low kick but Tszyu moves his leg out of the way.
Tszyu throws a right hand that McGee ducks under and follows up with a left that McGee also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Tszyu.
McGee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McGee connects with a right hand. Tszyu shakes it off.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by McGee - just one landing.
Tszyu punishes McGee's body with a nice straight punch.
McGee connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Tszyu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGee 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 avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tszyu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bonerz McGee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bonerz McGee's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
That kick from McGee tenderised Tszyu's leg. Tszyu is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tszyu throws a combination that misses
letting McGee counter with a right hand.
Tszyu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGee misses the jab.
Tszyu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tszyu moves out of range of the strikes.
McGee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tszyu. Tszyu obviously looking to wear him down.
Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGee.
Tszyu moves out of range as McGee throws a body kick.
McGee throws a big shot that misses.
Tszyu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McGee with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tszyu stuns McGee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tszyu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tszyu ducks under a wild hook from McGee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
McGee rushes Tszyu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Good body shot from McGee.
Tszyu blocks a body shot from McGee.
McGee lands a hook that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
McGee misses with a punch to the body.
Tszyu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tszyu tries a body shot but McGee blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGee.
Tszyu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short uppercut from McGee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGee.
McGee lands with a short shot to the head.
McGee misses with the head strike.
Tszyu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tszyu tries to work over McGee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tszyu misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
A nice left hand lands by McGee.
McGee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
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!
Tszyu blocks an uppercut.
Tszyu tries to work over McGee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
McGee misses with some punches.
Tszyu prevents a body shot from McGee.
McGee gets through Tszyu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGee lands with a left to the head.
Bonerz McGee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from McGee - that landed with a thud.
McGee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tszyu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu misses with a punch to the body.
McGee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tszyu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGee lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGee misses with a body punch.
McGee digs a right hand underneath Tszyu's ribcage. Tszyu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tszyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tszyu tries a body shot but McGee blocks it.
McGee lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGee swings wildly with an uppercut but Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tszyu wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGee. #BC2#
Tszyu breaks from the clinch.
Tszyu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGee moves away.
McGee misses with a straight left.
Tszyu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGee.
Tszyu circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for McGee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tszyu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tszyu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tszyu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGee lands a leg kick that knocks Tszyu off balance momentarily.
McGee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tszyu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tszyu pivots, looking for a leg kick but McGee is out of range and Tszyu settles back down. #T4#
Tszyu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tszyu avoids the body shot from McGee.
Tszyu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tszyu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGee.
McGee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tszyu throws a head kick but McGee moves out of range.
McGee with a nice cross.
Tszyu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
McGee gets a clinch.
McGee tries to work over Tszyu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tszyu lands a hook that snaps the head of McGee backwards.
McGee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
McGee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tszyu lands a shoulder strike.
McGee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tszyu's elbow.
Tszyu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGee.
Tszyu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bonerz McGee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGee 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bonerz McGee!
During a confident post fight interview, Bonerz McGee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Kostya Tszyu had this to say: 'We thought we changed the game plan enough to sneak out a victory, well fought by Duffy. I hope he makes a tough challenge for the champion. '.

Event: RS TBA
Date: Feb 05, 2020

#R1#
Valens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valens falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tszyu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tszyu throws a quick counter head kick but Valens was just out of range.
Tszyu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Valenss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A head kick misses from Valens.
Tszyu slips a straight right by Valens.
A little feinted left hand from Tszyu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valens pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tszyu is out of range and Valens settles back down.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tszyu feints a jab promting Valens to slip. Tszyu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Valens slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tszyu lands with a straight right. Valens didn't see that one coming.
Valens has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Valens throws an off balance right hand
and Tszyu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tszyu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Valens on the side of the head.
Valens misses with a straight left.
Valens uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tszyu has time to react.
Valens lands with an overhand left.
Tszyu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tszyu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valens. #T1#
Tszyu cracks Valens with a good jab.
Tszyu lands with a right hand.
Tszyu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tszyu throws an off balance right hand
and Valens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valens throws a body shot but no joy.
Valens throws a head kick but Tszyu moves out of range.
Tszyu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valens takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tszyu scores with a head kick.
Tszyu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valens.
Valens throws a looping overhand right but Tszyu ducks down to avoid it.
Valens throws a hook but Tszyu avoids it easily.
Valens throws a head kick but Tszyu moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tszyu.
Tszyu checks the leg kick.
Tszyu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tszyu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tszyu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valens throws out the jab. #T2#
Valens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tszyu.
A nice side step and Valens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tszyu throws a front kick that sends Valens stumbling back into the cage.
Valens dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tszyu. That did some damage!
Tszyu looks to land a combination but Valens avoids it well.
Valens lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tszyu. Valens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tszyu looks for the body kick but Valens saw that one coming.
Tszyu tries to bum rush Valens with a series of wild strikes but Valens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Valens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tszyu misses with a two punch combination.
Tszyu digs a good hook to Valens's body.
Valens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valens throws a head kick but Tszyu moves out of range.
Valens throws a push kick but Tszyu slaps the foot to one side.
Tszyu throws a shot to the body.
Valens throws out a leg kick but Tszyu moves out of range and Valens only half commits.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tszyu. #T3#
Valens misses with a hook. Tszyu ducked under it nicely.
Tszyu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tszyu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valens feints a counter leg kick.
Tszyu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Valens throws a looping overhand right but Tszyu ducks down to avoid it.
Tszyu doesn't manage to clinch there - Valens circles away.
Tszyu throws a head kick but Valens moves out of range.
Tszyu throws a lazy head kick
letting Valens counter with a right hand.
Tszyu connects with a body shot.
Tszyu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheers as Tszyu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valens doesn't seem phased though.
Tszyu tries a head kick but it misses.
Tszyu throws a head kick but Valens moves out of range.
Valens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tszyu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Valens scores with a push kick.
Tszyu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valens takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tszyu works the jab nicely.
Valens cracks Tszyu with a good jab.#T4#
Valens throws a looping overhand right but Tszyu ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Tszyu misses its target.
Tszyu lands an overhand right.
Tszyu closes the distance but Valens moves to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tszyu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tszyu throws the kick towards the body but Valens avoids it.
Tszyu slips under a jab.
Tszyu tries a head kick but it misses.
Tszyu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valens throws out a loose jab but Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Tszyu counters with a quick kick to the body but Valens blocks it.
Tszyu lands a jab-cross combination.
Tszyu throws a push kick but Valens slaps the foot to one side.
Valens staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tszyu counters with a good low kick that Valens was not able to check.
Tszyu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tszyu scores with a nice strike.
Tszyu scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kostya Tszyu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tszyu throws a series of punches but Valens avoids them all with ease.
Tszyu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Valens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tszyu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valens lands with a short shot to the head.
Tszyu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Valens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valens misses the shot to the body.
Valens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tszyu.
Valens with a jab.
Kostya Tszyu is winning the standup battle so far.
Tszyu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Valens counters with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Tszyu.
Tszyu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tszyu lands a jab to Valens's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tszyu swinging wildly here.
Tszyu tries to clinch but Valens is having none of it.
Valens feints a counter leg kick.
Valens throws a shot from downtown. Tszyu moves away and avoids it.
Tszyu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Valens comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tszyu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tszyu lands a two punch combo.
Valens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tszyu moves away.
Valens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tszyu.
Valens scores with a hook to the body. Tszyu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses.
Valens misses the shot to the body.
Valens misses with a body shot.
Valens lands a jab to Tszyu's midsection.
Valens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tszyu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tszyu throws a shot to the body.
Tszyu throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Tszyu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Valens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tszyu misses with a double jab.
Tszyu jabs Valens to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tszyu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tszyu tries to clinch up
and Valens counters with a nice body shot.
Valens doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Valens takes one on the button.
Valens misses with a straight left.
Valens cracks Tszyu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Valens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tszyu.
A nice side step and Valens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tszyu tries a head kick but it misses.
Valens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valens tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Valens takes one to the side of the head.
Tszyu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Valens.
Tszyu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valens, as that shot connected.
Tszyu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Valens if he has to take too many more of those.
Tszyu slips a straight right by Valens.
Kostya Tszyu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tszyu cracks a nice hook into Valens's ribs.
Nice uppercut there from Tszyu.
Tszyu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Valens throws a push kick but Tszyu slaps the foot to one side.
Valens tries a head kick but it misses.
Tszyu sizes up Valens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the body from Valens misses
and Tszyu counters with a straight right hand.
Tszyu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tszyu with a nice cross.#T4#
Tszyu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tszyu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Valens lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Valens throws a body shot but no joy.
Tszyu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valens.
Tszyu slips a jab from Valens.
Tszyu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Valens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Tszyu there.
Tszyu staying out of range there.
Tszyu feints a jab promting Valens to slip. Tszyu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Valens slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tszyu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick by Tszyu misses
and Valens counters with a nice body shot.
Tszyu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valens.
Tszyu tries to work over Valens's front leg with a kick but Valens checks it.
Tszyu throws a chopping leg kick but Valens manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
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 cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Valens tries to keep at a distance but Tszyu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tszyu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Valens is defending well for now.
Valens is leaning against Tszyu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD2#
Valens is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tszyu can't fight it off and eventually Valens manages to take the fight to the floor. Tszyu looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Tszyu kicks Valens off and gets to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valens. Tszyu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tszyu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valens can do to turn this around?
Valens misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick by Tszyu misses
and Valens counters with a nice uppercut.
Tszyu connects with a leg kick. Valens looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tszyu slips under a jab from Valens.
Tszyu throws a body punch but Valens moves out of range.
Valens takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tszyu connects with a jab.
Valens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Tszyu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Valens throws a shot from downtown. Tszyu moves away and avoids it.
Valens misses with a body shot.
Tszyu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tszyu cracks Valens with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Valens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tszyu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Valens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tszyu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valens circles away quickly and effectively.
Valens misses the shot to the body.
Tszyu throws a good cross that connects.
Tszyu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Valens throws an overhand right that lands on Tszyu's shoulder, as Tszyu tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tszyu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valens throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL#
Tszyu closes the distance and clinches.
Jan Paul Valens 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.#T2#
Tszyu has Valens pressed against the cage, preventing Valens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tszyu lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Tszyu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tszyu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valens steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tszyu throws a series of punches but Valens moves out of range.
Tszyu throws a looping overhand right but Valens ducks down to avoid it.
Valens pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tszyu is out of range and Valens settles back down.
Valens closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Valens's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tszyu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tszyu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valens's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tszyu under the eye.
Tszyu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Valens avoids the body shot from Tszyu. #T3#
Tszyu throws a leg kick which misses Valens's front leg but catches the back leg as Valens tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Valens rushes Tszyu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Tszyu.
Valens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valens misses with some punches.
Valens is trying to drag Tszyu to the mat but Tszyu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tszyu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valens stalling the fight.
Valens lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valens lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Valens. #T4#
Tszyu gets through Valens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valens throws a punch but it's blocked by Tszyu.
Tszyu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Valens has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valens working hard to break the clinch.
Valens wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Tszyu breaks from the clinch.
Tszyu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valens has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valens just misses with a punch to the body.
Valens takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tszyu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valens takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Valens takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tszyu throws a shot to the body.
Tszyu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tszyu defending well as Valens loads up on a big left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kostya Tszyu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tszyu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kostya Tszyu!
A relieved looking Kostya Tszyu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CEC 689
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
Carl Black swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tszyu feints a counter leg kick.
Carl Black throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Carl Black tries to clinch there but Tszyu circles away. #CL#
Carl Black rushes Tszyu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Carl Black misses with some punches.
Tszyu is looking to break free of the clinch but Carl Black has double underhooks.
Carl Black dodges an elbow strike from Tszyu.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tszyu.
Carl Black misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tszyu. #BC2#
Tszyu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tszyu takes a swing at Carl Black's ribcage but misses.
Tszyu throws out a leg kick but Carl Black moves out of range and Tszyu only half commits.
Carl Black tries to move into range but Tszyu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carl Black is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carl Black tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tszyu is able to avoid easily.
Tszyu walks into a left hand.
Some wild striking there from Tszyu. #T1#
Tszyu throws a body shot but no joy.
As Tszyu tries to get set, Carl Black tries to push him back and clinch up but Tszyu manages to avoid the attempt.
Tszyu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Carl Black forces Tszyu back against the cage and clinches.
Tszyu tries a body shot but Carl Black blocks it.
Tszyu misses with a body punch.
Tszyu misses with the head strike.
Tszyu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carl Black works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tszyu told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Carl Black misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tszyu.
Carl Black lands a right hand.
Tszyu misses with a punch on the inside.
Tszyu misses with a knee to the head.
Carl Black lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carl Black keeps control of Tszyu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Carl Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Tszyu manages to break the clinch.
Carl Black avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carl Black dodges the punch combination from Tszyu. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carl Black misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tszyu.
Tszyu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Carl Black takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carl Black moves out of range as Tszyu throws a body kick.
Carl Black has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tszyu finds it's way round the side to connect with Carl Black's head.
Carl Black throws a hook to the side of Tszyu's head but Tszyu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carl Black misses with a low kick as Tszyu jumps back.
Carl Black tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tszyu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tszyu lands with a nice combination. Carl Black backs away looking to recover.
Carl Black lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tszyu will feel that in the morning.
Tszyu lands with a nice combination. Carl Black backs away looking to recover.
A cross from Carl Black lands.
Carl Black ducks under a wild hook from Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tszyu misses the shot to the body. #T3##CL#
Carl Black clinches.
Tszyu tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Tszyu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carl Black scores with a punch to the head.
Carl Black throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tszyu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tszyu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tszyu misses with an uppercut.
Carl Black wants to clinch.
Tszyu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tszyu misses with a low kick.
Carl Black moves in looking to clinch but Tszyu pushes him off.
Tszyu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Tszyu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carl Black fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carl Black slips under a jab.
Carl Black swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tszyu throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Carl Black counter with a right hand.
Tszyu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carl Black throws a hook but Tszyu blocks it.
Tszyu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tszyu misses with a head kick.
Carl Black was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A punch lands to the side of Carl Black 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Carl Black misses with an uppercut. Tszyu saw that one coming.
Tszyu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tszyu cracks Carl Black with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tszyu looks to land a right hand but Carl Black moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carl Black throws a jab when Tszyu was well out of range.
Tszyu works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kostya Tszyu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice shot by Carl Black.
Carl Black thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kostya Tszyu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tszyu lands a body shot.
Tszyu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carl Blacks head.
Carl Black struggles to land a body shot inside as Tszyu controls his hands.
Carl Black tries a body shot but Tszyu blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carl Black.
Carl Black misses with some punches.
Tszyu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tszyu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tszyu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carl Black lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jimmy Carl Black has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tszyu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tszyu tries to work over Carl Black's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carl Black has a couple of punches blocked by Tszyu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carl Black.
Carl Black lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T1##BC2#
Tszyu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carl Black fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tszyu manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Tszyu.
Carl Black takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carl Black throws an overhand right that lands on Tszyu's shoulder, as Tszyu tries to avoid the shot.
Tszyu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tszyu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carl Black misses with a wild body shot.
Carl Black on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Carl Black on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tszyu. Tszyu obviously looking to wear him down.
Tszyu slips a jab from Carl Black.
Tszyu misses with an uppercut. Carl Black saw that one coming.
Tszyu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Carl Black misses its target.
Tszyu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carl Black circles away quickly and effectively.
Tszyu scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Carl Black moves into the clinch.
Tszyu blocking some punches.
Tszyu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu tries to work over Carl Black's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tszyu misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tszyu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tszyu doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Tszyu breaks from the clinch.
Carl Black looks to land a body kick but Tszyu moved away.
Tszyu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tszyu with a hook.
Tszyu throws out a powerful jab.
Tszyu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Carl Black explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Carl Black tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tszyu was well out of range. Poor timing from Carl Black.
Tszyu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Carl Black counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Carl Black.
Carl Black lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
A short uppercut from Carl Black.
Tszyu misses with a knee strike.
Carl Black prevents Tszyu from breaking the clinch.
Carl Black misses with a punch to the body.
Tszyu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tszyu can't find room to land a body shot as Carl Black controls the action.
Carl Black misses with a knee to the head.
Carl Black throws a punch but it's blocked by Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carl Black prevents a body shot from Tszyu.
A nice left hand lands by Tszyu.
Tszyu lands a hook that snaps the head of Carl Black backwards.
Tszyu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tszyu misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Tszyu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tszyu misses with a body shot.
Carl Black walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tszyu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Tszyu moves out of range of the strikes.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carl Black blocks a leg kick.
Tszyu throws a body shot but no joy.
Tszyu looks to land a combination but Carl Black avoids it well.
Carl Black avoids the head kick by Tszyu.
Tszyu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tszyu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carl Black scores with a jab. Tszyu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tszyu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carl Black closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tszyu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carl Black 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 looks to land a right hand but Carl Black moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kostya Tszyu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3#
Carl Black misses with a low kick as Tszyu jumps back.
Tszyu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Carl Black lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tszyu's sensitive parts.
Tszyu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tszyu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses.
Tszyu connects with a crisp jab.
Tszyu looks to score with a jab to the body but Carl Black is just out of range.
Tszyu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carl Black.
Carl Black is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carl Black cracks Tszyu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Tszyu moves into the clinch.
Tszyu managing to block the knees to the body from Carl Black.
Carl Black misses with a knee strike.
Tszyu lands a hook that snaps the head of Carl Black backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Tszyu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Tszyu throws a head kick but Carl Black moves out of range.
Tszyu tries a head kick but it misses.
Carl Black throws a leg kick but Tszyu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tszyu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Carl Black connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tszyu scrambles back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tszyu.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tszyu 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 Carl Black has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Carl Black and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tszyu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tszyu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some bone on bone action there as Carl Black checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Carl Black tries to clinch but Tszyu moves out of range.
Tszyu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tszyu throws a right and a left that Carl Black avoids nicely.
Carl Black scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tszyu in his tracks.
Jimmy Carl Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kostya Tszyu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Tszyu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carl Black.
Carl Black appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tszyu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carl Black.
Carl Black tries to clinch but Tszyu is having none of it.
Carl Black slips under a jab from Tszyu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tszyu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Tszyu.
Carl Black darts in trying to clinch
and Tszyu counters with a nice leg kick.
Carl Black misses with a low kick.
Carl Black blocks the body kick.
Carl Black throws a body kick that misses.
Carl Black misses the jab.#T3#
Carl Black scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Carl Black throws a wild body kick that Tszyu sees coming a mile off.
Tszyu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tszyu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Carl Black's head.
Tszyu misses with a low kick as Carl Black jumps back.
Tszyu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Carl Black can pounce on him.
Carl Black slips under a jab from Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a push kick but Carl Black slaps the foot to one side.
Tszyu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Carl Black throws an overhand right that lands on Tszyu's shoulder, as Tszyu tries to avoid the shot.
Carl Black throws a shot from downtown. Tszyu moves away and avoids it.
Carl Black takes one on the button.
Tszyu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carl Black stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Carl Black blocks a head kick by Tszyu.
A jab lands there for Tszyu.#T4#
Carl Black checks a low kick from Tszyu.
Tszyu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tszyu is looking for the big counter here.
Tszyu checks the leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Tszyu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tszyu.#CL2#
Tszyu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tszyu swings wildly with an uppercut but Carl Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carl Black lands with a short shot to the head.
Tszyu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carl Black landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tszyu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carl Black misses with some punches.
Carl Black avoiding damage as Tszyu throws knees to the body.
Carl Black lands a nice shot to the body.
Carl Black tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kostya Tszyu.
I've got Tszyu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kostya Tszyu!
Kostya Tszyu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Birthday Bash 2
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Raharuhi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tszyu takes a step back to recover.
Tszyu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Tszyu.
We've been told by Raharuhi's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tszyu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raharuhi.
Tszyu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab by Raharuhi.
Tszyu avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Tszyu is trying to counter with his kicks.
Raharuhi swings for the body but Tszyu moves out of range.
Raharuhi lands with a cross.
Raharuhi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raharuhi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tszyu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tszyu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but Tszyu moves out of range easily.
Raharuhi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tszyu lands a high kick!
Tszyu looks to land a right hand but Raharuhi moved out of range.
Jab by Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with a body shot.
Raharuhi throwing a counter right hand but Tszyu manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Raharuhi tries a low kick but Tszyu avoids it.#T1#
Raharuhi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Raharuhi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tszyu throws a series of punches but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Tszyu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tszyu connects with a nice looking jab.
Tszyu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tszyu misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
Raharuhi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tszyu.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Tszyu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Raharuhi.
Tszyu misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tszyu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Raharuhi.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Raharuhi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tszyu has time to react.
Raharuhi cracks Tszyu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Raharuhi tries a head kick but it misses.
Raharuhi lands with an overhand left.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tszyu. #T2#
Tszyu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice body punch from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with a two punch combination.
Raharuhi throws a front kick aimed at Tszyu's knee but Tszyu avoids it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tszyu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Raharuhi checks a leg kick nicely.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tszyu moves away.
Raharuhi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tszyu was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
A punch combination from Tszyu misses.
Tszyu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tszyu throws a right hand that Raharuhi ducks under and follows up with a left that Raharuhi also avoids with ease.
Raharuhi needs to keep his hands up - Tszyu had a free shot at his head there.
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu looks to throw the jab but Raharuhi is out of range.
Tszyu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raharuhi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tszyu moves away from the strike by Raharuhi. #T3#
Tszyu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Raharuhi wants to land a leg kick but Tszyu is out of range.
Tszyu throws a poor cross that misses
and Raharuhi counters with a nice uppercut.
Tszyu scores with a shot to the body.
Raharuhi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tszyu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Raharuhi with a body shot.
Tszyu misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Raharuhi misses the target.
Tszyu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tszyu jabs at Raharuhi's body.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tszyu.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raharuhi works the jab nicely.
Tszyu throws a right hand that Raharuhi ducks under and follows up with a left that Raharuhi also avoids with ease.
Tszyu throws a push kick but Raharuhi slaps the foot to one side.
Nice shot by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Raharuhi throws a jab but it's blocked by Tszyu.
Tszyu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Raharuhi connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Tszyu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharuhi.
Tszyu throws the kick towards the body but Raharuhi avoids it.
Tszyu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharuhi.
A right-left combo lands from Tszyu.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Tszyu.
Tszyu checks a leg kick nicely.
Tszyu looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Tszyu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good work by Raharuhi as he checks the leg kick.
Raharuhi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tszyu throws a leg kick
and Raharuhi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tszyu is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tszyu misses with a body kick.
Raharuhi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tszyu. Raharuhi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tszyu wants to slow Raharuhi down by chopping away at his legs.
Raharuhi looks to land a body kick but Tszyu moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tszyu throws a big shot that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tszyu.
Tszyu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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 Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tszyu looks to land a combination. Raharuhi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tszyu lands a lovely overhand right.
Taine Raharuhi is winning the standup battle so far.
Tszyu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Raharuhi backs up against the cage.
Raharuhi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tszyu misses with a body punch
and Raharuhi counters with a good low kick that Tszyu was not able to check.
Raharuhi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tszyu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tszyu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tszyu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raharuhi.
Tszyu throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tszyu lands a nice shot that snaps Raharuhi's head back.
Good standup being displayed there by Tszyu as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Tszyu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tszyu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tszyu tries to work over Raharuhi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tszyu prevents a body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi digs a right hand underneath Tszyu's ribcage. Tszyu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Raharuhi scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Raharuhi. #T1#
Tszyu struggles to land a body shot inside as Raharuhi controls his hands.
Tszyu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raharuhi lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands with a short shot to the head.
Tszyu throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Raharuhi as the two fighters clinch.
Tszyu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tszyu tries a body shot but Raharuhi blocks it.
Tszyu misses with a knee strike.
Tszyu tries to throw a body punch but Raharuhi avoids it by throwing Tszyu back against the cage.
Raharuhi lands with a right to the head.
Tszyu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Raharuhi fails to land.
Tszyu has a couple of punches blocked by Raharuhi.
Tszyu trying to land knees to the body.
Raharuhi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Tszyu misses with a knee to the head.
Taine Raharuhi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tszyu is looking to break free of the clinch but Raharuhi has double underhooks. #BC#
Raharuhi breaks the clinch.
Raharuhi cracks the inside of Tszyu's front leg. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Raharuhi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tszyu. That did some damage!
Raharuhi scores with a nice strike.
Kostya Tszyu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tszyu avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands a nice hook to Tszyu's body. Tszyu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tszyu misses with a double jab
and Raharuhi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tszyu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tszyu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi is looking to chop away at Tszyu's legs.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick
and Tszyu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raharuhi scores with a one two! Tszyu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Raharuhi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Tszyu.
Raharuhi blocks a head kick by Tszyu.
Tszyu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharuhi.
Despite the aggression on Tszyu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tszyu swinging wildly here.
Raharuhi throws a quick counter head kick but Tszyu was just out of range.#T3#
Tszyu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tszyu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tszyu throws a shot to the body.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tszyu manages to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tszyu. Raharuhi shrugs it off though.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Tszyu's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tszyu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Raharuhi missing with a left hand there. Tszyu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raharuhi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Raharuhi scores with a hook.#CL2#
Tszyu darts in and clinches Raharuhi up against the cage.
Raharuhi misses with the head strike.
Tszyu throws a head punch that misses.
Tszyu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu prevents a body shot from Raharuhi.
Tszyu misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Tszyu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left hand lands to the body for Tszyu.
Tszyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tszyu throws a head punch that misses.
Raharuhi blocking some punches.
Tszyu struggles to land a body shot inside as Raharuhi controls his hands.
Raharuhi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tszyu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Raharuhi fails to land.
Tszyu tries to circle away but Raharuhi has him pinned against the cage.
Raharuhi misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Raharuhi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Tszyu.
Raharuhi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tszyu throws a chopping leg kick but Raharuhi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tszyu fails to land with a series of punches.
Tszyu avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Tszyu throws a big counter head kick but Raharuhi avoids it with no problem.
Raharuhi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tszyu is looking to slow Raharuhi down with leg kicks.
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 Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tszyu throws a lazy right hand but Raharuhi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raharuhi tries a head kick but it misses.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Raharuhi misses its target.
Tszyu blocks a jab.
Tszyu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Tszyu.
Raharuhi is looking to wear down Tszyu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Raharuhi misses the body punch
and Tszyu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tszyu looks to throw the jab but Raharuhi is out of range.
Tszyu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Raharuhi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sloppy strikes from Tszyu. Those never looked like landing.
Raharuhi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tszyu just manages to avoid it.
Tszyu feints a jab promting Raharuhi to slip. Tszyu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Raharuhi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Raharuhi staying out of range there.#CL2#
Raharuhi gets tackled into the cage by Tszyu. Tszyu maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raharuhi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tszyu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Raharuhi is defending well for now.
Tszyu working aggressively here.
Raharuhi pushes Tszyu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Raharuhi.
Tszyu misses with some punches.
Tszyu blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Tszyu breaks the clinch.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Raharuhi looks to throw the jab but Tszyu is out of range.
Tszyu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tszyu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the liver by Raharuhi. Beautiful body shot.
Raharuhi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tszyu.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raharuhi.
Tszyu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Raharuhi. Beautiful body shot.
Tszyu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tszyu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Tszyu's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi clobbers Tszyu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tszyu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Tszyu does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tszyu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raharuhi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kostya Tszyu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A big left from Tszyu misses.
Tszyu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tszyu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raharuhi catches Tszyu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tszyu throws a head kick but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tszyu doesn't seem bothered though.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tszyu's head backwards.
Raharuhi connects with a body shot.
Raharuhi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tszyu.
Tszyu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Raharuhi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tszyu walks into a stiff left hand from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tszyu was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Tszyu scores with a shot to the body.
Raharuhi misses with an uppercut.
Tszyu throws a series of punches but Raharuhi moves out of range. #T3#
Tszyu throws a big shot that misses.
Tszyu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raharuhi slips a jab and a cross from Tszyu.
Tszyu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tszyu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raharuhi lands a nice shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raharuhi.
Jab, jab by Raharuhi - just one landing.
Tszyu lands a right hook to the body.
Tszyu tries a head kick but it misses.
Raharuhi connects with a body shot.
Raharuhi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tszyu throws out the jab.
Raharuhi digs a good body shot into Tszyu's ribs.
A head kick misses from Tszyu.
Raharuhi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raharuhi stuns Tszyu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raharuhi tests Tszyu's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses.
As Tszyu backs away, Raharuhi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Tszyu's ribcage but misses.
Tszyu misses with a low kick.
Tszyu lands a right hook to the body.
Tszyu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tszyu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Raharuhi with a hook.
Raharuhi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raharuhi catches Tszyu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Raharuhi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tszyu.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Raharuhi lands a lovely overhand right.
Raharuhi lands a jab to Tszyu's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tszyu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi fails to land with a series of punches.
Raharuhi throws a good cross that connects.
Raharuhi sizes up Tszyu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taine Raharuhi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raharuhi 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taine Raharuhi!
Taine Raharuhi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Kostya Tszyu spoke after the fight, saying 'We thought we changed the game plan enough to sneak out a victory, well fought by Duffy. I hope he makes a tough challenge for the champion. '.

Event: CEC 681
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Tszyu throws a body punch but Communist moves out of range.
Tszyu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tszyu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Communist takes a step back to recover.
Tszyu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tszyu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tszyu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Communist seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tszyu.#CL#
Tszyu tries to keep at a distance but Communist has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tszyu tries a knee to the head but Communist blocks it.
Communist has a couple of punches blocked by Tszyu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Tszyu manages to break the clinch.
Communist misses with a straight left.
Tszyu misses with a left hand
and Communist counters with a nice leg kick.
Tszyu is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Communist was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tszyu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Tszyu throws a leg kick but Communist sees it coming and moves out of range.
Communist missing with a left hand there. Tszyu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tszyu swinging wildly here.
Communist is looking for a counter combo.
Communist 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.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Communist slips under a jab from Tszyu.
Tszyu throws an overhand right that lands on Communist's shoulder, as Communist tries to avoid the shot.
Communist jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Tszyu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tszyu misses with a knee strike.
Nice elbow from Communist.
Tszyu has a couple of punches blocked by Communist.
Tszyu can't find room to land a body shot as Communist controls the action.
Tszyu avoids a wild elbow strike from Communist.#BC2#
Tszyu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tszyu misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Communist counters by moving into the clinch.
Communist throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T2#
Tszyu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Communist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Tszyu on the inside.
Communist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tszyu trying to land knees to the body.
Tszyu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Communist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Communist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tszyu can't break the clinch.
Tszyu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tszyu tries to throw a body punch but Communist avoids it by throwing Tszyu back against the cage.
Communist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Communist throws an elbow that misses.
Communist misses with an elbow over the top.
Communist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tszyu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Communist avoids it.
Communist tries a body shot but Tszyu blocks it.
Tszyu gets through Communist's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Tszyu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tszyu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Communist appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Tszyu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Communist is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tszyu.
Tszyu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Communist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tszyu misses with a wild body shot.
Communist slips under a jab from Tszyu.
We've been told by Communist's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Communist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tszyu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Communist.
Tszyu throws a right hand that misses
and Communist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tszyu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Communist's calf.
Communist misses with a body kick.
Tszyu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tszyu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Communist counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tszyu avoids a kick to the body.
Tszyu dips to his left and cracks Communist with an uppercut!
Tszyu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tszyu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Communist is looking for a counter combo.
Communist misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Tszyu tries to clinch up.
Good exchange - Communist coming out on top.
Tszyu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice jab there from Tszyu.
Tszyu misses the jab.
Communist throwing a counter right hand but Tszyu manages to avoid it.
Tszyu ducks under a wild hook from Communist.
Communist looks to land a body kick but Tszyu moved away.
Tszyu tries to clinch but Communist is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Communist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tszyu looks to score with a jab to the body but Communist is just out of range.
Tszyu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tszyu! But no joy.
Communist throws a series of punches but Tszyu moves out of range.
Tszyu dodges the punch combination from Communist.
Communist turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kostya Tszyu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tszyu cracks Communist with a right hand to the side of the head.
Communist throws a lazy head kick
and Tszyu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Communist has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Communist takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Communist gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tszyu misses with a looping left.
Communist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Communist chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tszyu can pounce on him.
Communist's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tszyu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Communist scrambles back to his feet.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tszyu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tszyu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Communist moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Communist counters with a quick kick to the body but Tszyu blocks it.
Tszyu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tszyu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tszyu throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tszyu loads up on a big right hand but Communist slips the punch.
Communist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Tszyu.
Tszyu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tszyu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tszyu.
Communist stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tszyu.
Communist is looking to chop away at Tszyu's legs.
Good standup being displayed there by Tszyu as he connects with a hook.
Tszyu misses with a hook
and Tszyu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Tszyu does no damage.
Tszyu looks to score with a jab to the body but Communist is just out of range.
Communist is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Tszyu. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Communist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from Communist. Those never looked like landing.
Tszyu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tszyu blocks a leg kick.
Tszyu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Communist counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Communist cracks Tszyu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Communist dips to his left and cracks Tszyu with an uppercut!
Tszyu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Communist moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Communist takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A combination from Communist does no damage.
Tszyu throws a body punch but Communist moves out of range.
Communist throws a leg kick but Tszyu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Communist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tszyu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tszyu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tszyu avoids the body shot from Communist.
Tszyu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Communist smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Communist misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Tszyu lands with a shot to the body.
Tszyu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tszyu scores with a hook to the body. Communist takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That kick from Tszyu tenderised Communist's leg. Communist is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tszyu throws a series of punches but Communist moves out of range.
Tszyu scores with a shot to the body.
Communist uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Communist misses with a wild body shot.
Tszyu lands the left hand.
Communist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Communist takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tszyu missing with a left hand there. Communist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Communist throws a leg kick but Tszyu checks it.
Tszyu shapes to counter with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Communist.
Tszyu throws the kick towards the body but Communist avoids it.
Communist gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tszyu.
Communist throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tszyu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tszyu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Communist takes a step back to recover.
Communist fails in his attempt to clinch.
Communist blocks a jab.
Tszyu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tszyu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Communist.
Tszyu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Communist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Communist swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tszyu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tszyu delivers a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kostya Tszyu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Communist chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A left and a right from Communist both land. Nice combination.
Communist looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Communist takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tszyu swings widly with a right hand
enabling Communist to counter with a crisp jab.
Communist takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tszyu swats away the attempt to clinch by Communist.
Tszyu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Communist counters with a nice body shot.
Tszyu blocks a low kick nicely.
Communist finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tszyu misses with a straight left.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tszyu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Communist.
Tszyu misses with a body shot. #T1#
Tszyu throws a head kick that Communist semi-blocks. #CL#
Communist fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tszyu, pushing him back against the cage.
Tszyu tries to break free but Communist pushes him back against the cage.
Communist scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Communist lands a left hand.
Communist lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tszyu avoids a wild elbow strike from Communist.
Tszyu misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Tszyu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tszyu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Communist misses with a body kick.
Tszyu tries a head kick but it misses.
Tszyu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tszyu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Communist.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Communist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tszyu.
Proper Communist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kostya Tszyu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Communist throws a low kick, looking for Tszyu's leg but Tszyu calmly moves out of range.
Tszyu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Communist was well out of range. Poor timing from Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a leg kick which misses Communist's front leg but catches the back leg as Communist tries to avoid it.
Communist throws a right and a left that both miss.
Communist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tszyu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tszyu is looking for the big counter here.
Communist darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tszyu lunges at Communist with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Communist's hand.
Communist dodges the punch combination from Tszyu.
Communist throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tszyu with a nice cross.
Tszyu lands with a cross.
Tszyu throws a hook but Communist blocks it.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Communist.
Tszyu scores with a head kick.
Communist defending well as Tszyu loads up on a big left hand.
Communist tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tszyu manages to circle out of the way.
Communist throws a front kick aimed at Tszyu's knee but Tszyu avoids it well.
A jab lands there for Communist.
Tszyu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Communist takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tszyu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tszyu cracks a nice hook into Communist's ribs.
Communist is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tszyu slips a straight right by Communist.
Communist looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tszyu lands a slapping body shot.
Tszyu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tszyu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tszyu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tszyu jabs Communist right on the nose. Communist blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Tszyu throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Communist holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Communist.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Communist.
Communist working aggressively here.
Tszyu lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Tszyu.
Communist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Communist lands a nice elbow.
Communist throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Tszyu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Communist dodges the punch combination from Tszyu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tszyu swinging wildly here.
Tszyu tries to bum rush Communist with a series of wild strikes but Communist uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kostya Tszyu.
I've got Tszyu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kostya Tszyu!
A very excited looking Kostya Tszyu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CEC 677
Date: Sep 29, 2019

#R1#
Hageman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hageman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a big counter combination but Hageman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hageman connects with a solid leg kick.
Hageman just misses with a punch to the body.
Hageman throws a looping overhand right but Tszyu ducks down to avoid it.
Tszyu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hageman manages to avoid it.
Tszyu throws a big shot that misses.
Hageman looks to throw the jab but Tszyu is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Hageman blocks the leg kick.
Hageman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tszyu counters with a low kick, right behind Hageman 's knee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hageman. Tszyu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hageman misses the shot to the body.
Tszyu slips a straight right by Hageman.
Tszyu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tszyu misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tszyu lands a jab to Hageman's midsection.
Tszyu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tszyu throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Hageman misses.
Tszyu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tszyu tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Hageman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Tszyu lands with a hook. Hageman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tszyu lands a nice looking body shot.
Tszyu staying out of range there.
Hageman misses the shot to the body.
Hageman is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Tszyu avoids a kick to the body.
Tszyu throwing a counter right hand but Hageman manages to avoid it.
Tszyu tries a head kick but it misses.
Hageman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tszyu.
Hageman blocks a leg kick.
Tszyu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hageman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tszyu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hageman.
Tszyu slips a straight right by Hageman.
Hageman throws a looping overhand right but Tszyu ducks down to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tszyu 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 Hageman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hageman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hageman.
Hageman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tszyu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diego Hageman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hageman throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been informed that Hageman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hageman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tszyu.
Hageman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tszyu slips under a jab.#T2#
Hageman lands a lovely overhand right.
Hageman lands a slapping body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Tszyu blocks the leg kick.
A low kick from Hageman is predictable there
and Tszyu counters with a good low kick that Hageman was not able to check.
A jab from Tszyu misses.
Hageman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hageman motions for Tszyu to come forward. Hageman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hageman digs a good body shot into Tszyu's ribs.
Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hageman.
Tszyu throws a nice looking combination but Hageman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hageman slips a jab from Tszyu.
Tszyu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hageman's sensitive parts.
Hageman misses with a wild combination.
Hageman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tszyu can pounce on him.
Hageman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tszyu throws a head kick but Hageman moves out of range.
Tszyu lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Tszyu throws a jab when Hageman was well out of range.
Hageman throws an overhand right that lands on Tszyu's shoulder, as Tszyu tries to avoid the shot.
Tszyu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hageman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hageman swings for the body but Tszyu moves out of range.
Hageman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hageman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tszyu doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheers as Hageman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tszyu doesn't seem phased though.
Tszyu connects with a body shot.
Tszyu throws an overhand right that lands on Hageman's shoulder, as Hageman tries to avoid the shot.
Tszyu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hageman misses with a wild combination.
A clash of legs there as Tszyu blocks the low kick.
Tszyu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hageman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tszyu counters with a body kick.
Hageman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tszyu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hageman moves out of range as Tszyu throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Hageman. #T4#
Hageman misses with an uppercut
and Tszyu counters with a three punch combo that has Hageman backing up. Hageman nods at Tszyu to acknowledge the strikes.
Hageman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sloppy strikes from Tszyu. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Hageman.
Hageman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tszyu under the eye.
Hageman throws a series of punches but Tszyu moves out of range.
Hageman misses with an uppercut. Tszyu saw that one coming.
Hageman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Tszyu.
Hageman misses with a few strikes there.
Tszyu throws a head kick but Hageman moves out of range.
Tszyu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hageman circles away quickly and effectively.
Hageman throws a lazy right hand but Tszyu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hageman looks to throw a body kick
and Tszyu counters with a series of strikes. Hageman will be more careful next time no doubt. #CUT#
It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut.
Tszyu dips to his left and cracks Hageman with an uppercut!
Tszyu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hageman scores with a nice right hand.
Tszyu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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 cut man is working on Diego Hageman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tszyu throws a nice outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Hageman.
Hageman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tszyu misses with the combination. #CL#
Tszyu has managed to clinch.
Tszyu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tszyu misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hageman fails to land.
Tszyu prevents a body shot from Hageman.
Hageman has a couple of punches blocked by Tszyu.
Tszyu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tszyu's elbow.
Hageman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Tszyu lands with a light punch inside.
Tszyu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tszyu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tszyu is working Hageman over against the cage.#T1##BC#
Tszyu breaks the clinch.
Hageman swinging wildly here.
Tszyu throws a jab but it's blocked by Hageman.
Tszyu scores with a leg kick.
Hageman throws a head kick that misses.
Tszyu moves away from the strike by Hageman.
Kostya Tszyu is winning the standup battle so far.
Hageman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hageman just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Tszyu does it's job there.
Tszyu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hageman moves away.
Hageman slips a straight right by Tszyu.
Despite the aggression on Hageman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tszyu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hageman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tszyu checks a leg kick.
Tszyu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tszyu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tszyu throws a head kick but Hageman moves out of range. #T2#
Tszyu throws a body shot but no joy.
Tszyu slips under a jab from Hageman.
Hageman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tszyu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hageman.
Hageman throws a leg kick which misses Tszyu's front leg but catches the back leg as Tszyu tries to avoid it.
Hageman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tszyu's calf.
Tszyu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hageman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hageman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tszyu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hageman has time to react.
Hageman feints and then cracks Tszyu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tszyu down.
Hageman throws a big shot that misses.
Tszyu lands a head kick. Hageman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hageman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tszyu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hageman.
Hageman throws a series of punches but Tszyu moves out of range. #CL#
Tszyu forces Hageman back against the cage and clinches.
Tszyu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hageman's elbow.
Tszyu misses with the head strike. #T3#
Hageman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tszyu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tszyu misses with an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Tszyu - that landed with a thud.
Hageman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tszyu is defending well for now.
A left hand lands to the body for Hageman.
Tszyu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hageman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Hageman lands with a short shot to the head.
Tszyu misses with a body punch.
Hageman tries to throw a body punch but Tszyu avoids it by throwing Hageman back against the cage.
Tszyu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hageman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hageman misses with a body punch.
Hageman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hageman struggles to land a body shot inside as Tszyu controls his hands. #BC#
Tszyu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hageman throws a leg kick but Tszyu checks it. #T4#
Tszyu cracks Hageman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hageman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tszyu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hageman slips under a jab.
Tszyu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hageman misses with a wild body shot.
Tszyu throws a head kick that half lands.
Tszyu defending well as Hageman loads up on a big left hand.
Tszyu fakes the leg kick and cracks Hageman in the body.
Tszyu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hageman misses with a low kick as Tszyu jumps back.
Tszyu stalks Hageman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hageman's face. Hageman staggers backwards, shaken.
Tszyu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hageman blocks a head kick by Tszyu.
Hageman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tszyu has time to react.
Tszyu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hageman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tszyu.
Tszyu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Hageman misses the target.
Tszyu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hageman with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kostya Tszyu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Diego Hageman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Hageman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tszyu throws a sloppy head kick and Hageman moves out of range easily.
Tszyu looks for the body kick but Hageman saw that one coming.
Tszyu scores with a sloppy right hand. Hageman should have avoided that one. #CL#
Tszyu closes the distance and clinches.
Hageman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tszyus head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hageman.
Tszyu tries to break free but Hageman pushes him back against the cage.
Hageman can't find room to land a body shot as Tszyu controls the action. #BC2#
Hageman breaks the clinch.
Hageman connects with a solid leg kick.
Tszyu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tszyu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tszyu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tszyu misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hageman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Hageman throws out a loose jab but Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hageman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tszyu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hageman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hageman throws a body punch but Tszyu moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hageman.
Tszyu slips under a jab from Hageman.
Hageman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tszyu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tszyu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tszyu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tszyu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tszyu doesn't manage to clinch there - Hageman circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tszyu checks a leg kick.
Tszyu throwing a counter right hand but Hageman manages to avoid it.
Hageman throws a push kick but Tszyu slaps the foot to one side.
Tszyu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hageman.
Hageman misses with a few strikes there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hageman.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tszyu.
Kostya Tszyu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Hageman misses with a body shot.
Tszyu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hageman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tszyu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hageman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hageman lands a head shot.
Tszyu connects with a looping right hand.
Tszyu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hageman.
Hageman walks into a straight right hand from Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with a low kick.
Hageman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tszyu works over Hageman's head and body with a nice combination.
Tszyu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hageman misses with a body shot
and Tszyu counters with a stiff right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hageman.
Tszyu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tszyu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hageman was well out of range. Poor timing from Tszyu.#T3#
Hageman throws a hook but Tszyu avoids it easily.
Kostya Tszyu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hageman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tszyu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hageman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good shot there by Hageman.
Hageman throws a body punch but Tszyu moves out of range.
Tszyu staying out of range there.
Hageman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tszyu.
Nice straight punches there by Tszyu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tszyu.
Tszyu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hageman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tszyu throws a right hand that Hageman ducks under and follows up with a left that Hageman also avoids with ease.
Hageman looks to land a right hand but Tszyu moved out of range.
Hageman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tszyu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Tszyu.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tszyu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tszyu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tszyu tries to clinch but Hageman is having none of it. #T4#
Hageman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tszyu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hageman.
Hageman misses with a right hand
and Tszyu counters with a stiff right hand.
Hageman throws an overhand right that lands on Tszyu's shoulder, as Tszyu tries to avoid the shot.
Tszyu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hageman.
Diego Hageman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tszyu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tszyu fails to land with a series of punches.
Tszyu lands a head shot.
Hageman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hageman throws a series of strikes that have Tszyu backpedaling.
Hageman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hageman throws a poor cross that misses
and Tszyu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hageman throws a hook but Tszyu blocks it.
Hageman throws a lazy uppercut
and Tszyu counters with an inside leg kick.
Tszyu lands a right hook to the body.
Tszyu cracks a nice hook into Hageman's ribs.
Tszyu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kostya Tszyu.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kostya Tszyu!
A victorious Kostya Tszyu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: NSC 55: McDonald vs Brandis
Date: Sep 10, 2019

#R1#
Tszyu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Duffy throws a head kick but Tszyu moves out of range.
Duffy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tszyu. That one must have hurt.
Decent striking displayed by Duffy there.
Tszyu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Duffy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Duffy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tszyu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Duffy lands with a slapping head kick.
Duffy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Duffy moves out of range of the leg kick from Tszyu.
Nice cross by Tszyu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duffy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tszyu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Duffy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tszyu misses with a wild body shot.
Duffy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tszyu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tszyu throws a right hand that misses
and Duffy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Duffy.
Duffy throws a body punch but Tszyu moves out of range.
Tszyu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tszyu cracks Duffy with an open hand slap.#T1#
Duffy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tszyu can pounce on him.
Tszyu connects with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tszyu.
Duffy scores with a nice head shot.
Tszyu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tszyu misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tszyu. Duffy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tszyu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duffy.
Tszyu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duffy scores with a one two! Tszyu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tszyu scores with a sloppy right hand. Duffy should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duffy cracks Tszyu with an open hand slap.
A jab from Tszyu misses.
Duffy has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Duffy pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Duffy has managed to clinch.
Tszyu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Tszyu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duffy throws a head kick but Tszyu moves out of range. #T2#
Tszyu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duffy manages to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Duffy.
Tszyu throws a jab when Duffy was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Duffy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Tszyu.
Duffy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tszyu lands a leg kick that knocks Duffy off balance momentarily.
The fighters circling - Tszyu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A leg kick checked by Tszyu.
Tszyu connects with a leg kick. Duffy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tszyu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tszyu throws a right hand that misses
and Duffy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tszyu tries a head kick but it misses.
Tszyu misses with a wild combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duffy throws a leg kick which misses Tszyu's front leg but catches the back leg as Tszyu tries to avoid it.
Duffy misses with a straight right.
Tszyu scores with a sloppy right hand. Duffy should have avoided that one.
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 fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tszyu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duffy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tszyu tries a head kick but it misses.
Tszyu lands with a hook. Duffy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Duffy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kostya Tszyu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tszyu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Duffy takes a swing at Tszyu's ribcage but misses.
Tszyu throwing a counter right hand but Duffy manages to avoid it.
Tszyu throws an overhand right that lands on Duffy's shoulder, as Duffy tries to avoid the shot.
Duffy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tszyu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Duffy misses with a hook
and Tszyu counters with a three punch combo that has Duffy backing up. Duffy nods at Tszyu to acknowledge the strikes.
Duffy avoids the head kick by Tszyu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duffy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Duffy just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick from Tszyu lands but Duffy takes it in his stride.
Tszyu ducks under a wild hook from Duffy.
Tszyu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tszyu takes one to the side of the head.
Tszyu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Duffy scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
A head kick misses from Duffy.
Tszyu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tszyu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tszyu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Duffy lands a leg kick that knocks Tszyu off balance momentarily.
Tszyu thuds his shin into the meat of Duffy's side.
A cross from Tszyu lands.
Duffy swings for the body but Tszyu moves out of range.
A low kick from Duffy misses
and Tszyu counters with a three punch combo that has Duffy backing up. Duffy nods at Tszyu to acknowledge the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tszyu lands a leg kick that knocks Duffy off balance momentarily.
Tszyu throws a right and a left that Duffy avoids nicely.
Duffy 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.
Duffy throws a leg kick but Tszyu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tszyu moves out of range as Duffy strikes.
Tszyu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duffy misses with an uppercut. Tszyu saw that one coming.
Tszyu appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Duffy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tszyu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tszyu.
Tszyu just misses with a punch to the body.
Tszyu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tszyu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Duffy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Duffy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tszyu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duffy throws a jab when Tszyu was well out of range.
Tszyu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duffy was well out of range. Poor timing from Tszyu.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tszyu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tszyu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Duffy needs to keep his hands up - Tszyu had a free shot at his head there.
Duffy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tszyu misses with a body shot
and Duffy counters with a solid body kick.
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.
#R3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Duffy.
Tszyu delivers a nice body kick.
Tszyu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Duffy under the eye.
Duffy lands a head kick. Tszyu smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL#
Tszyu moves into the clinch.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Duffy blocks an elbow strike.
Duffy throws a punch but it's blocked by Tszyu.
Duffy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Duffy misses with a punch on the inside.
Tszyu scores with a hook to the body.
Tszyu misses with a body punch. #BC#
Tszyu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duffy misses with a looping left.
Duffy walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duffy misses with an uppercut
and Tszyu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duffy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duffy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Tszyu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tszyu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duffy lands a high kick!
Duffy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tszyu lands with a hook. Duffy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tszyu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tszyu scores with a hook to the body. Duffy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tszyu jabs at Duffy's body.
Tszyu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Duffy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duffy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Duffy throws a shot from downtown. Tszyu moves away and avoids it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Duffy misses with a leg kick.
Duffy misses with a looping right.
Tszyu misses the jab.
Duffy looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Tszyu pushes Duffy up against the ropes in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tszyu.
Tszyu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duffy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duffy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Duffy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tszyu blocks it with crossed arms.
A short left from Duffy.
Duffy misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tszyu.
Tszyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duffy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knees to the body from Duffy.
Tszyu misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tszyu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tszyu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Duffy backwards.
Duffy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kostya Tszyu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Duffy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Duffy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duffy lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kostya Tszyu clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Tszyu misses the body punch
and Duffy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Tszyu misses the target.
Tszyu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tszyu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tszyu scores with a nice strike.
Tszyu blocks a head kick by Duffy.
Duffy throws a head kick but Tszyu moves out of range.
Jab by Duffy.
Duffy throws a sloppy body shot
and Tszyu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duffy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tszyu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tszyu connects with a solid leg kick.
Tszyu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tszyu lands a jab to the head.
Tszyu jabs Duffy right on the nose. Duffy blinks but takes it well.
Tszyu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tszyu backing away here, and Duffy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick by Duffy misses
and Duffy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Tszyu connects with a right hand. Duffy shakes it off.
That kick from Tszyu tenderised Duffy's leg. Duffy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tszyu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tszyu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duffy's head.
Duffy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tszyu misses with a kick to the body.
Kostya Tszyu is winning the standup battle so far.
Tszyu moves out of range as Duffy strikes.
Duffy avoids the head kick by Tszyu.
Duffy throws a low kick but Tszyu moves out of range easily.
Tszyu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Duffy throws a hook to the side of Tszyu's head but Tszyu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tszyu scores with a one two! Duffy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Duffy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tszyu throws a hook but Duffy blocks it.#T2#
Duffy blocks a head kick by Tszyu.
Duffy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Duffy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Duffy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Tszyu.
Duffy connects with a leg kick. Tszyu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Duffy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tszyu.
Tszyu's corner calls for a 1-2. Tszyu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tszyu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tszyu cracks Duffy with an open hand slap.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tszyu. That's going to slow Duffy down.
A head kick misses from Duffy.
Tszyu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duffy can do to turn this around?
Tszyu looks to throw the jab but Duffy is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duffy swings for the body but Tszyu moves out of range.
Tszyu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Duffy.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kostya Tszyu had his way with Carney Duffy in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Duffy throws a sloppy head kick and Tszyu moves out of range easily.
Kostya Tszyu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Duffy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tszyu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Duffy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tszyu tries to clinch but Duffy moves out of range.
Duffy is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Duffy throws a head kick but Tszyu moves out of range.
Duffy scores with the left hand. Tszyu knows he should have avoided that one.
Tszyu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tszyu connects with a crisp jab.
Tszyu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Duffy on the side of the head.
Duffy throws an overhand right that lands on Tszyu's shoulder, as Tszyu tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Duffy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tszyu misses with a two punch combination.
Tszyu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tszyu cracks Duffy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tszyu scores with a nice body kick.
Tszyu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1##CL#
Duffy tries to keep at a distance but Tszyu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tszyu blocking some punches.
Carney Duffy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tszyu scores with a shoulder strike.
Duffy throws a head punch that misses.
Duffy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Duffy is trying to break the clinch but Tszyu is controlling him.
Duffy prevents a body shot from Tszyu.
Duffy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duffy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tszyu's elbow.
Tszyu avoiding damage as Duffy throws knees to the body.
Tszyu blocks a body shot from Duffy.
Duffy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tszyu lands a right hand. #BC#
Tszyu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Duffy throws a poor cross that misses
letting Tszyu counter with a right hand.
Duffy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Duffy throws a head kick but Tszyu moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duffy avoids the body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu sizes up Duffy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tszyu needs to keep his hands up - Duffy had a free shot at his head there.
Tszyu lands with a good body shot.
Tszyu cracks Duffy with a good jab.
Tszyu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tszyu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Duffy.
Tszyu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Duffy doesn't seem bothered though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Duffy.
Duffy throws a solid leg kick but Tszyu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Duffy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duffy. Tszyu does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Tszyu counters with a quick kick to the body but Duffy blocks it.
Good leg kick by Tszyu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kostya Tszyu.
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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Kostya Tszyu!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Kostya Tszyu!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Kostya Tszyu!

Kostya Tszyu wins by unanimous decision!
Kostya Tszyu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Carney Duffy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well, what can i say? Enough is enough, my career did not go as i planned.'.

Event: NSC 50: Maximus vs Anstey
Date: Aug 27, 2019

#R1#
Duffy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tszyu's head.
Duffy blocks a head kick by Tszyu.
Tszyu lands a leg kick that knocks Duffy off balance momentarily.
Tszyu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Duffy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tszyu ducks under a wild hook from Duffy.
Duffy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tszyu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tszyu's coach down at Touch Of Death Combat Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tszyu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Duffy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tszyu eats them both and turns towards Duffy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tszyu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Duffy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tszyu scores with a push kick.
Duffy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tszyu throws a shot to the body.
Tszyu stalks Duffy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Duffy's face. Duffy staggers backwards, shaken.
Tszyu tries to land a front kick but Duffy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duffy blocks a low kick nicely.
Tszyu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Duffy throws an overhand right that lands on Tszyu's shoulder, as Tszyu tries to avoid the shot.
Tszyu misses with a body shot. #T1#
Duffy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Duffy checks a leg kick.
Tszyu scores with a jab to the body.
Tszyu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tszyu tries to bum rush Duffy with a series of wild strikes but Duffy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A bone on bone clash there as Tszyu blocks the leg kick.
Tszyu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duffy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tszyu misses with a double jab.
Duffy throws out a leg kick but Tszyu moves out of range and Duffy only half commits.
Duffy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tszyu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tszyu lands a glancing blow to the side of Duffy's head.
Duffy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tszyu.
Tszyu moves in looking to clinch but Duffy pushes him off.
A quick step to the side and Duffy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duffy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tszyu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duffy lands a nice hook to Tszyu's body. Tszyu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Duffy is looking to slow Tszyu down with leg kicks.
Duffy misses with a head kick.
Duffy looks to land a right hand but Tszyu moved out of range.
Tszyu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tszyu tests Duffy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Duffy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tszyu.
Duffy misses with a low kick as Tszyu jumps back.
Tszyu looks to throw a body kick
and Duffy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duffy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tszyu circles away quickly and effectively.
Duffy throws a jab but it's blocked by Tszyu.
Tszyu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#CL2#
Tszyu clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from Tszyu.
Duffy throws a punch but it's blocked by Tszyu.
Tszyu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duffy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but 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.
#R2#
Tszyu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tszyu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Duffy looks to score with a jab to the body but Tszyu is just out of range.
Tszyu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Duffy's hands.
Tszyu throws the kick towards the body but Duffy avoids it.
Duffy throws a jab when Tszyu was well out of range.
Duffy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tszyu throws a sloppy head kick and Duffy moves out of range easily.
Tszyu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tszyu blocks a jab.
Tszyu raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Duffy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duffy looks to score with a jab to the body but Tszyu is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Duffy.
Duffy tries to clinch there but Tszyu circles away.
Kostya Tszyu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duffy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Duffy duly obliges.
Duffy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duffy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tszyu's hands.
Good exchange - Tszyu coming out on top.#T1#
Tszyu blocks a head kick by Duffy.
Tszyu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tszyu duly obliges.
Duffy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Duffy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tszyu.
Duffy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duffy lands a head kick!
Tszyu swings widly with a right hand
and Duffy counters with a straight right hand.
Tszyu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duffy.
Tszyu scores with a hook to the body. Duffy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Duffy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tszyu throws a right and a left that both miss.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tszyu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duffy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tszyu.
Duffy misses with a hook. Tszyu ducked under it nicely.
Duffy is looking to score with low kicks.
Tszyu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tszyu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice cross by Tszyu.#T2#
Tszyu fails to land with a series of punches.
Duffy misses with a straight left.
Tszyu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duffy.
Duffy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tszyu.
A telegraphed right hand from Duffy misses the target.
Duffy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tszyu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Duffy moves in looking to clinch but Tszyu pushes him off.
Tszyu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tszyu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Duffy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tszyu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duffy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tszyu circles away quickly and effectively.
Duffy avoids the head kick by Tszyu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tszyu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tszyu moves out of range of the strikes.
Duffy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Duffy lands with an overhand left.
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 Carney Duffy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Duffy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tszyu moves out of range as Duffy strikes.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duffy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tszyu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tszyu swings for the body but Duffy moves out of range.
Duffy blocks the body kick.
Duffy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tszyu was well out of range. Poor timing from Duffy.
Tszyu throws out a loose jab but Duffy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tszyu.
Duffy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Duffy throws a solid leg kick but Tszyu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Duffy.
Tszyu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tszyu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duffy.
Duffy lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Duffy.
Duffy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tszyu ducks under a wild hook from Duffy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tszyu.
Duffy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tszyu swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1##CL#
Duffy gets a clinch.
Duffy gets through Tszyu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tszyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tszyu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tszyu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tszyu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tszyu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duffy lands a left hand.
Tszyu trying to land knees to the body.
Duffy throws a head punch that misses.
Tszyu lands an elbow that stopped Duffy in his tracks for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tszyu.
Tszyu scores with a shot to the side of Duffy's head. #BC#
Duffy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duffy throws a head kick but Tszyu moves out of range.
Duffy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tszyu.
Duffy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duffy missing with a left hand there. Tszyu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
A head kick from Tszyu lands but Duffy takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tszyu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tszyu defending well as Duffy loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, jab by Tszyu - just one landing.
Tszyu tries a head kick but it misses.
Tszyu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tszyu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duffy cracks Tszyu with a good jab.
Tszyu wants to slow Duffy down by chopping away at his legs.
Tszyu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Duffy moves away from the strike by Tszyu.
Tszyu cracks Duffy with a good jab.
A head kick misses from Duffy.
Tszyu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big left from Duffy misses.
Duffy misses with a two punch combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Carney Duffy.
I think Duffy 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Kostya Tszyu!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Carney Duffy!

The fight ends as a draw!

Event: NSC 43: Wright vs Reilly
Date: Jul 30, 2019

#R1#
Tszyu misses with a straight right.
Tszyu thuds his right hand into Tarlac's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tarlac misses with a straight left.
Tszyu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tszyu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tszyu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tarlac throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tszyu checks a leg kick.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tszyu tries a head kick but it misses.
Tarlac smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tarlac throws a lazy right hand but Tszyu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tarlac turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tszyu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Tszyu coming out on top.
Tarlac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tszyu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tszyu avoids the body shot from Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tarlac fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tszyu throws a series of punches but Tarlac moves out of range.
Tarlac looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tszyu throws a hook but Tarlac blocks it.#T1#
Tszyu lands a high kick!
Tarlac misses the shot to the body.
Tszyu staying out of range there.
Tarlac misses the shot to the body.
Tarlac does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tszyu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tszyu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tarlac steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tszyu. That one must have hurt.
Tszyu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tszyu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tszyu's coach down at Touch Of Death Combat Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tszyu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tarlac takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A head kick from Tszyu lands but Tarlac takes it in his stride.
Tszyu looks to land a right hand but Tarlac moved out of range.
Tarlac is looking to wear down Tszyu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tarlac throws a right and a left that Tszyu avoids nicely.
Tarlac fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tszyu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tszyu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tarlac will feel that in the morning.
Tarlac is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tszyu.
Tarlac blocks a head kick by Tszyu. #T2#
Tarlac misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tarlac pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tszyu is out of range and Tarlac settles back down.
Tszyu swinging wildly here.
Tarlac lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tarlac with a hook.
Tarlac takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tszyu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tarlac throws out the jab.
Tarlac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tarlac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Tszyu blocks the low kick.
Tarlac lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tarlac slips under a jab from Tszyu.
Tszyu tries to clinch up but Tarlac circles away and keeps his distance.
Tarlac connects with the punch.
Tarlac throws a leg kick but Tszyu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tszyu avoids the body shot from Tarlac.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kostya Tszyu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Tarlac throws a right and a left that Tszyu avoids nicely.
Tszyu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tszyu digs a good body shot into Tarlac's ribs.
Tszyu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tarlac.
Tarlac loads up on a big right hand but Tszyu slips the punch.
Tarlac pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tszyu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tarlac.
Tarlac misses with a shot to the body
and Tszyu counters with a good low kick that Tarlac was not able to check.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tszyu throws a head kick but Tarlac moves out of range.
Tarlac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tszyu thuds his right hand into Tarlac's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tarlac chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tszyu can pounce on him.
Tszyu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tarlac fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tarlac throws a chopping leg kick but Tszyu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tszyu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Tszyu finds it's target.
Tszyu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tarlac lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tarlac scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tarlac looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Tarlac looks to land a body kick but Tszyu moved away.
Tarlac throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tarlac looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tszyu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tarlac. That did some damage!
Tarlac throws a sloppy body shot
and Tszyu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tarlac missing with a left hand there. Tszyu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tarlac tries to land a body kick
and Tszyu counters with a right hand to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Tszyu.
Tarlac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tszyu was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarlac.
Decent striking displayed by Tszyu there.#CL2#
Tszyu clinches up against the ropes.
Tszyu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tszyu can't find room to land a body shot as Tarlac controls the action.
Tarlac just leaning against Tszyu, taking a breather.
Tarlac tries to work over Tszyu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarlac misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tarlac is trying to break the clinch but Tszyu has him pressed against the ropes.
Tarlac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Tszyu.
Tarlac blocks a body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tarlac avoids it.
Tarlac working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tszyu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tarlac tries to land knees in the clinch but Tszyu avoids the damage to the body.
Tarlac scores with a shoulder strike.
Tszyu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tarlac lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tszyu fails to land.
Tszyu misses with a body punch.
Tszyu can't find room to land a body shot as Tarlac controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Tarlac.
Tszyu has a couple of punches blocked by Tarlac.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarlac.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tarlac lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tszyu avoiding damage as Tarlac throws knees to the body.
Tszyu goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Tarlac manages to break the clinch.
Kostya Tszyu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tszyu looks to land a combination but Tarlac avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kostya Tszyu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tszyu tries to score with a low kick but Tarlac moves his leg out of the way.
Kostya Tszyu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A leg kick checked by Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tszyu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tarlac throws a body shot but no joy.
Tarlac tries to move into range but Tszyu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tszyu misses with a head kick.
Tarlac misses with an uppercut. Tszyu saw that one coming.
Tarlac takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vladimir Tarlac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tszyu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tarlac throws a hook to the side of Tszyu's head but Tszyu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tarlac connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tarlac connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab from Tszyu.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tarlac lands with a nice combination. Tszyu backs away looking to recover.
Tarlac misses with a right hand
and Tszyu counters with a stiff right hand.
Tszyu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tszyu defending well as Tarlac loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Tszyu lands.#T1#
Tarlac sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tarlac throws a jab when Tszyu was well out of range.
Tarlac takes one to the side of the head.
Tszyu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice defenses there by Tszyu.
Tarlac lands a leg kick that knocks Tszyu off balance momentarily.
Tszyu swings for the body but Tarlac moves out of range.
Tarlac throws an off balance right hand
and Tszyu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tarlac misses with a leg kick.
Tszyu scores with a decent looking hook.
Tarlac blocks a head kick by Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tarlac's head.
Nice body punch from Tszyu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tszyu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tszyu throws a hook to the side of Tarlac's head but Tarlac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tszyu scores with a head kick. Tarlac tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tszyu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tarlac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Tszyu scores with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Tarlac blocks the leg kick.
Tarlac misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tszyu looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Tszyu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tszyu tries a head kick but it misses.
Tszyu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tarlac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Tszyu.
Tarlac is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tarlac takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tarlac misses with the body kick
and Tszyu counters with a right hand to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Tszyu blocks the leg kick.
Tarlac on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tarlac throws an overhand right that lands on Tszyu's shoulder, as Tszyu tries to avoid the shot.
Tarlac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Tarlac.
Tszyu slips under a jab from Tarlac.
Tszyu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tszyu avoids the body shot from Tarlac.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kostya Tszyu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tszyu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Kostya Tszyu!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Kostya Tszyu!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Kostya Tszyu!

Kostya Tszyu wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Kostya Tszyu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2019

#R1#
Tszyu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tszyu wants it to stay on the feet.
Tszyu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Tszyu has closed the distance and engaged Onolunose in a clinch.
Tszyu works on Onolunose's body with a couple of short punches.
Onolunose wants to take the fight to the mat but Tszyu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Onolunose takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#
It looks like Idris Onolunose has been cut.
Onolunose has Tszyu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tszyu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kostya Tszyu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Idris Onolunose.
Tszyu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Onolunose backwards.
Tszyu scores a nice knee to the body.
Onolunose can't get the takedown.
Onolunose takes a knee to the side of the body.
Onolunose looks winded!
Tszyu lands an uppercut.
Onolunose has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tszyu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tszyu lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tszyu lands a left hand.
Tszyu gets through Onolunose's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tszyu lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Tszyu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tszyu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tszyu connects with a jab.
Onolunose takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC#
Onolunose is rocked!
A chopping leg kick lands by Tszyu.
Onolunose is still on wobbly legs! Can Tszyu finish him?
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Tszyu! Onolunose is out on his feet! Tszyu rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Onolunose is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Onolunose is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kostya Tszyu!
A very excited looking Kostya Tszyu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PFC 110 Rock vs Urani
Date: Jun 09, 2019

#R1#
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. #TD2#
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. #ES#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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.
#R2#
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.#CL#
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!#TD2#
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. #ES#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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.#CL2#
The Multi Hunter clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
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!
#R3#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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. #CL#
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. #TD2#
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. #SU#
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.#T3#
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. #TD2#
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.#T4#
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.

Event: PFC 96 Nao vs Tuala
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Williamson scores with a punch to the head.
Tszyu misses with a looping right.
Tszyu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tszyu slips a straight right by Williamson.
Tszyu throws a sloppy head kick and Williamson moves out of range easily.
Tszyu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tszyu throws a hook to the side of Williamson's head but Williamson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williamson misses with a right hand
and Tszyu counters with a good low kick that Williamson was not able to check.
Tszyu punishes Williamson's body with a nice straight punch.
Tszyu misses with a straight left.
Williamson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Williamson throws a hook to the side of Tszyu's head but Tszyu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williamson. Tszyu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tszyu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kostya Tszyu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Tszyu.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tszyu ducks under a wild hook from Williamson.
Williamson misses the jab.
Williamson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tszyu.
It looked like Tszyu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Williamson fails to land with a series of punches.
Williamson throws a lazy uppercut
and Tszyu counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Tszyu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tszyu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tszyu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tszyu defending well as Williamson loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Tszyu misses.
Williamson throws a hook but Tszyu avoids it easily.
Tszyu misses with a lunging right hand
letting Williamson counter with a right hand.
Tszyu lands with an uppercut that bounces Williamson off the cage and back into range.
Tszyu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williamson.
Tszyu is looking to counter punch.
Williamson 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 combination but it was largely blocked by Williamson.
Tszyu lands a really nice looking cross but Williamson seems unphased.
Tszyu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tszyu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Williamson throws out a loose jab but Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tszyu is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Williamson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Williamson lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Williamson.
Williamson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Williamson pulls guard effortlessly.
Williamson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tszyu wants to stand but Williamson is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williamson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Williamson wants to sweep but no luck.
Tszyu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Williamson wants to stand up but Tszyu is controlling him. #ES2#
Williamson scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Williamson misses with a straight left.
Tszyu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tszyu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tszyu throws a low kick but Williamson avoids it.
Tszyu cracks a nice hook into Williamson's ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tszyu.
Williamson throws out a counter right but Tszyu avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Williamson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Williamson is trying to drag Tszyu to the mat but Tszyu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tszyu misses with some punches.
Tszyu landing knees to the body.
Tszyu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Williamson fails to land.
Tszyu swings wildly with an uppercut but Williamson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Tszyu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Williamson avoids it.
Williamson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tszyu's elbow.
Tszyu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williamson backwards.
Williamson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tszyu is trying to break the clinch but Williamson is controlling him.
Williamson blocks an uppercut.
Tszyu wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tszyu.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tszyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tszyu lands a shoulder strike.
Williamson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tszyu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Williamson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williamson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Williamson misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Williamson avoids a wild elbow strike from Tszyu.
Williamson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tszyu misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kostya Tszyu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Williamson lands a jab to the head.
Tszyu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tszyu defending well as Williamson loads up on a big left hand.
Tszyu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A big right from Williamson misses.
Williamson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tszyu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Williamson scores with a jab to the body.
Williamson digs a good body shot into Tszyu's ribs.
Williamson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williamson dips to his left and cracks Tszyu with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tszyu. #TD2#
Tszyu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Williamson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Williamson trying to control but Tszyu is working from the bottom. #T1#
Tszyu wants to stand and escape but Williamson is having none of it.
Williamson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tszyu keeping full guard, as Williamson tries to pass.
Tszyu wants to get back to his feet but Williamson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Williamson wants to pass the guard but Tszyu is keeping the position.
Tszyu wants to stand and escape but Williamson is having none of it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Williamson pushes down on Tszyu's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Williamson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tszyu defends it well.
Tszyu is trying to stand back up but Williamson is controlling him #SUB2#
Williamson is working for a submission of some sort.
Williamson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tszyu keeps working. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tszyu throws the left hand but Williamson avoids the punch easily.
Tszyu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Williamson's sensitive parts.
Tszyu tests Williamson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tszyu misses with the combination.
Williamson throws a hook but Tszyu blocks it.
Williamson throws a lazy right hand but Tszyu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tszyu scores with a hook to the body. Williamson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Williamson shoots in for a takedown but Tszyu shows good takedown defense.
Williamson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tszyu throws an overhand right that lands on Williamson's shoulder, as Williamson tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Williamson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tszyu looks to score with a jab to the body but Williamson is just out of range.
Williamson throws a jab when Tszyu was well out of range.#T4#
Williamson throws a lazy uppercut
and Tszyu counters with a good low kick that Williamson was not able to check.
Tszyu throws a big shot that misses.
Tszyu misses with a body kick.
Kostya Tszyu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tszyu avoids the body shot from Williamson.
Tszyu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Williamson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tszyu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williamson loads up on a big right hand but Tszyu slips the punch.
Williamson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tszyu misses with a wild body shot.
Tszyu looks to score with a jab to the body but Williamson is just out of range.
Tszyu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Williamson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Williamson throws the left hand but Tszyu avoids the punch easily.
Tszyu just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Glenn Williamson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Williamson slips under a jab.
Williamson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Williamson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Williamson throws a lazy right hand but Tszyu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williamson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tszyu. Tszyu obviously looking to wear him down.
Tszyu throws a chopping leg kick but Williamson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Williamson misses with a hook
and Tszyu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Tszyu takes the fight into the clinch.
Williamson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tszyu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tszyu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williamson.
Tszyu fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Tszyu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Williamson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Williamson blocks a body shot from Tszyu.
Williamson tries to pull guard but Tszyu holds him up against the cage and eventually Williamson drops back down to his feet. #T1#
Tszyu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tszyu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williamson's elbow.
Tszyu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williamson is defending well for now.
Kostya Tszyu has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Williamson jumps guard and drags Tszyu to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tszyu is looking to stand up but Williamson won't let him. #SUB2#
Tszyu has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Williamson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Tszyu is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Williamson pulls down on the head and he's put Tszyu to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Glenn Williamson!
After the fight, Glenn Williamson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: PFC 91 Gaetz vs Tuala
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Bujol gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sergio Bujol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tszyu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bujol doesn't seem bothered though.
Tszyu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bujol.
Some wild striking there from Bujol.
Tszyu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bujol misses with a series of wild punches.
Tszyu blocks a head kick by Bujol.
Tszyu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bujol lands a jab-cross combination.
Bujol slips a straight right by Tszyu.
Tszyu loads up on a big right hand but Bujol slips the punch.
Bujol ducks under a wild hook from Tszyu.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bujol takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tszyu avoids the head kick by Bujol.
Jab, jab by Tszyu - just one landing.
Good work by Bujol as he checks the leg kick.
Bujol misses with a body shot.
Tszyu tries to land a front kick but Bujol steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tszyu misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Bujol misses with a two punch combination.
Bujol wants to land a leg kick but Tszyu is out of range.
Bujol bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tszyu's head.
Bujol tries to land a front kick but Tszyu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tszyu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bujol takes a step back to recover.
Bujol misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Tszyu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bujol is looking for a counter combo.
Bujol takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tszyu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tszyu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bujol on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tszyu. Tszyu obviously looking to wear him down.
Tszyu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bujol misses with a leg kick.
Tszyu avoids the body shot from Bujol.
Tszyu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tszyu tries to work over Bujol's front leg with a kick but Bujol checks it.
Bujol throws a right and a left that Tszyu avoids nicely.
Bujol misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tszyu loads up on a big right hand but Bujol slips the punch.#T2#
Bujol rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tszyu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tszyu lands a head kick. Bujol smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bujol throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bujol swinging wildly here.
Tszyu is looking for the big counter here.
Tszyu avoids a kick to the body.
Bujol moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTszyu.
Tszyu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bujol.
Tszyu lands with a cross.
A solid body kick from Bujol.
Bujol throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tszyu counters with a two punch combo.
Bujol misses with a wild body shot.
Bujol looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bujol lands a nice looking body kick.
Bujol misses with a double jab.
Bujol throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bujol misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bujol throws a leg kick but Tszyu sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Bujol just misses with a punch to the body.
Tszyu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tszyu moves out of range as Bujol throws a body kick.
Tszyu misses with a wild body shot.
Bujol wants to land a leg kick but Tszyu is out of range.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tszyu tries a head kick but it misses.
Bujol takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bujol throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tszyu throws a body shot but no joy.
Bujol slips a jab and a cross from Tszyu.
Tszyu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bujol.
Tszyu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bujol misses with a wild combination.
Bujol will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tszyu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bujol misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tszyu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Bujol on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bujol is looking to wear down Tszyu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tszyu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bujol avoids a kick to the body.
Bujol throws a nice looking combination but Tszyu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Tszyu misses.
Tszyu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch combination from Bujol misses.
Tszyu throws a fast counter high kick but Bujol manages to duck under it in time.
Bujol throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tszyu.
Bujol throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bujol throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tszyu.
Tszyu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tszyu lands with a nice body punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bujol crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tszyu - the referee stops the clock and Bujol gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tszyu. Bujol manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tszyu throws a sloppy head kick and Bujol moves out of range easily.
Bujol throwing a counter right hand but Tszyu manages to avoid it.
Tszyu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bujol was well out of range. Poor timing from Tszyu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bujol misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tszyu! But no joy.
Tszyu misses with a body shot.
Bujol misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tszyu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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 Sergio Bujol will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tszyu dodges the punch combination from Bujol.
Tszyu throws a leg kick which misses Bujol's front leg but catches the back leg as Bujol tries to avoid it.
Tszyu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sergio Bujol is winning the standup battle so far.
Bujol throws a right hand that Tszyu ducks under and follows up with a left that Tszyu also avoids with ease.
Bujol throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bujol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bujol dodges the punch combination from Tszyu.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bujol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bujol throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tszyu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tszyu moves out of range of the leg kick from Bujol.
Bujol looks to score with a jab to the body but Tszyu is just out of range.
Bujol misses with a hook to the body
and Tszyu counters with a one-two to the body.
Bujol has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bujol throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bujol misses with a body shot. #T1#
No joy there for Bujol, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bujol misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tszyu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A jab from Bujol misses.
Tszyu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bujol.
Bujol throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tszyu raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice body punch from Tszyu.
Bujol rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tszyu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bujol misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tszyu is looking for the big counter here.
Tszyu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bujol's head.
Tszyu throws a head kick but Bujol moves out of range.
Tszyu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bujol checks the leg kick.
Bujol throws a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bujol throws a right and a left that Tszyu avoids nicely.
Bujol throws a series of punches but Tszyu moves out of range.
Bujol throws a right hand that Tszyu ducks under and follows up with a left that Tszyu also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Bujol. #T2#
Tszyu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bujol jabs Tszyu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Tszyu.
Bujol will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tszyu misses with a series of wild punches.
Tszyu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bujol checks it well.
Bujol lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tszyu at a distance.
Tszyu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bujol throws a nice looking combination but Tszyu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Tszyu misses.
Tszyu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bujol counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice uppercut lands for Tszyu. That snapped Bujol's head back.
Tszyu throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T3#
Bujol fails to land with a series of punches.
Bujol throws a head kick that misses.
Tszyu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tszyu duly obliges.
Bujol throws a one two combo.
Tszyu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bujol's calf.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sloppy strikes from Bujol. Those never looked like landing.
Bujol throws a body punch but Tszyu moves out of range.
Bujol has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tszyu.
Bujol throws a nice looking combination but Tszyu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sergio Bujol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bujol pushes Tszyu away with a front kick.
Tszyu dips to his left and cracks Bujol with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Tszyu closes the distance and clinches.
Tszyu working aggressively here.
Bujol scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bujol misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Bujol manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Tszyu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bujol checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bujol.
Tszyu throws a sloppy body shot
and Bujol counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bujol just misses with a punch to the body.
Bujol fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bujol has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tszyu finds it's way round the side to connect with Bujol's head.
Sloppy strikes from Bujol. Those never looked like landing.
Bujol fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Tszyu misses.
Bujol throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice side step and Tszyu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tszyu feints a jab promting Bujol to slip. Tszyu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bujol slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tszyu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bujol.
Tszyu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bujol connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tszyu tries to clinch but Bujol is having none of it.
Bujol takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tszyu throws a head kick but Bujol moves out of range.
Bujol throws a big counter combination but Tszyu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bujol throws out a leg kick but Tszyu moves out of range and Bujol only half commits.
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 Sergio Bujol will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tszyu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bujol fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bujol misses with a kick to the body.
Tszyu shapes to counter with a head kick.
Tszyu misses with a wild body shot.
Bujol scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bujol tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Bujol.
Tszyu throws a sloppy head kick and Bujol moves out of range easily.
Tszyu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bujol checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tszyu throws a wild body kick that Bujol sees coming a mile off.
Bujol went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tszyu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tszyu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bujol walks into a left hand.
Bujol misses with a combination
and Tszyu counters with a nice uppercut.
Bujol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tszyu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bujol throws a nice looking combination but Tszyu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Bujol on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bujol looks to score with a jab to the body but Tszyu is just out of range.
Tszyu throws a fast counter high kick but Bujol manages to duck under it in time.
Bujol on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bujol throws a combination that misses
and Tszyu counters with an outside leg kick.
Tszyu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bujol lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tszyu circles away quickly and effectively.
Tszyu lands with a good body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bujol crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tszyu - the referee stops the clock and Bujol gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tszyu. Bujol manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tszyu takes a swing at Bujol's ribcage but misses.
Bujol throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tszyu tests Bujol's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bujol moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tszyu misses with a low kick.
Bujol misses with a head kick.
Tszyu misses with an uppercut. Bujol saw that one coming.
Bujol throws a big counter combination but Tszyu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tszyu misses the jab.
Tszyu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kostya Tszyu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tszyu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tszyu throws out a leg kick but Bujol moves out of range and Tszyu only half commits.
Sloppy strikes from Bujol. Those never looked like landing.
Bujol throws a combination that misses
and Tszyu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bujol misses with a wild combination.
Bujol is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tszyu misses with a hook. Bujol ducked under it nicely.
Bujol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tszyu.
Danga de danga de dang - Bujol scores with a four punch combination!
Bujol swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tszyu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tszyu throws a sloppy head kick and Bujol moves out of range easily.
Bujol throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tszyu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tszyu misses with an uppercut. Bujol saw that one coming.
Tszyu dodges the punch combination from Bujol.
Bujol throws a series of strikes that have Tszyu backpedaling. #T3#
Bujol getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bujol looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tszyu dodges the punch combination from Bujol.
Bujol walks into a left hand.
Bujol will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tszyu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tszyu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tszyu ducks right into an uppercut from Bujol.
Bujol throws a chopping leg kick but Tszyu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tszyu throws out a counter right but Bujol avoids it with no problem.
Tszyu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tszyu duly obliges.
Bujol throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tszyu is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Tszyu.
Sergio Bujol is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bujol misses with a kick to the body.
Bujol lands a nice looking body shot.
Tszyu throws a sloppy head kick and Bujol moves out of range easily.
Bujol throws a series of punches but Tszyu avoids them all with ease.
Tszyu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bujol scores with a kick to the body.
Bujol throws a series of punches but Tszyu avoids them all with ease.
Bujol checks a leg kick nicely.
Bujol uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A punch combination from Bujol misses.
A big left from Tszyu misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bujol slips a jab from Tszyu.
Tszyu tries to clinch up but Bujol circles away and keeps his distance.
Bujol avoids the head kick by Tszyu.
Bujol lands a leg kick that knocks Tszyu off balance momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kostya Tszyu.
I think Bujol 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Bujol!
A very excited looking Sergio Bujol made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PFC 85 Andreev vs Gravas
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Tszyu scores with a body shot.
Karter looks to land a left hand but Tszyu moved out of range nicely.
Karter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tszyu misses with a hook. Karter ducked under it nicely.
Karter moves forwards but Tszyu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tszyu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tszyu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karter.
Tszyu tries to score with a low kick but Karter moves his leg out of the way.
Tszyu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tszyu scores with a body shot.
Tszyu lands with an uppercut that bounces Karter off the cage and back into range.
Karter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tszyu.
Karter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karter looks to land a left hand but Tszyu moved out of range nicely.
Tszyu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tszyu!
Karter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tszyu. #T1#
Tszyu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Karter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crassus in the buildup to the fight.
Tszyu throws a good cross that connects.
Tszyu slips under a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Karter - that will leave a mark!
Good exchange - Karter coming out on top.
Tszyu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karter.
Tszyu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karter.
Tszyu avoids the head kick by Karter.
Tszyu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Some wild striking there from Tszyu.
Tszyu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karter looks to land a right hand but Tszyu moved out of range.
Tszyu throws a lazy head kick
and Karter counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karter throws an overhand right that lands on Tszyu's shoulder, as Tszyu tries to avoid the shot.
Karter scores with a head kick. Tszyu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tszyu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karter circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Karter throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tszyu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Karter is in Tszyu's guard.
Tszyu is looking to stand back up but Karter counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tszyu. #T2##REVB#
Tszyu felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Karter seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Karter trying to control the action but Tszyu is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Karter lands a nice short elbow.
Karter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tszyu is trying to stand.
Karter working Tszyu over with strikes.
Tszyu is trying to stand back up but Karter is controlling him #T3#
Karter is trying to control. Tszyu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Karter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tszyu is trying to stand.
Tszyu is not content to let Karter control the position.
Karter tries to pass to full mount but Tszyu defends it.
Tszyu looks like he's trying to stand up.
Karter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Karter missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Karter slips a nice elbow through Tszyu's hands, connecting with Tszyu's forehead.
Karter is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tszyu!
Karter lands a nice shot to the head.
Tszyu is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Karter lands a couple of good shots and Tszyu has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Karter connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Tszyu to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karter is punishing Tszyu with strikes - can he finish him?!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Karter dominated 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.
#R2#
Tszyu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tszyu throws a head kick but Karter moves out of range.
Tszyu connects with an inside leg kick.
Tszyu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karter takes a swing at Tszyu's ribcage but misses.
Tszyu throws a jab when Karter was well out of range.
A combination from Tszyu does no damage.
Karter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tszyu keeps Karter at a distance using the push kick.
Tszyu throws a wild body kick that Karter sees coming a mile off.
Karter lands with a kick to the temple. Tszyu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #KD#
Karter lands a left and a right that sends Tszyu crashing to the canvas! Karter dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC#
Tszyu is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karter loads up with a big shot that hurts Tszyu! He's pulled Karter in close but Karter has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Tszyu survive? More strikes from Karter and Tszyu is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chris Karter!
Chris Karter looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I piss excellence! .'.

Event: PFC 80 Alzheimer vs Dad
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Dall.
Tszyu throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall.
Tszyu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dall throws an overhand right that lands on Tszyu's shoulder, as Tszyu tries to avoid the shot.
Dall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tszyu looks to throw the jab but Dall is out of range.
Dall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dall finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tszyu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tszyu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Tszyu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tszyu misses with a hook.
Dall was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Tszyu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tszyu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dall's head.
Tszyu stuffs the takedown attempt from Dall. Dall gets slowly back to his feet.
Dall lands with a right hand.
Tszyu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall throws a hook but Tszyu blocks it.
Dall tries to land a leg kick but Tszyu saw it coming and moves away.
Tszyu throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dall scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dall.
Dall misses with a few strikes there.
Tszyu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dall.
Tszyu misses the jab.
A head kick by Dall misses
and Tszyu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tszyu throws a nice looking combination but Dall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tszyu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Dall throws a jab but it's blocked by Tszyu.
Dall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tszyu's calf.
Tszyu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheers as Dall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tszyu doesn't seem phased though.
Dall sizes up Tszyu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tszyu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dall throws out the jab.
Kostya Tszyu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Dall bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tszyu wants to get back to his feet but Dall is dominant here and he's now got Tszyu's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Dall is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Dall sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Tszyu taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ebyn Dall!
A very excited looking Ebyn Dall rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: PFC75 Yamaguchi vs Fitzpatrick
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Tszyu moves out of range of the strikes.
Tszyu moves out of range of the strikes.
Bujol dodges the punch combination from Tszyu.
Bujol connects with a body shot.
Bujol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tszyu.
Bujol with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bujol. Tszyu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tszyu moves out of range of the strikes.
Tszyu misses with a looping right.
Tszyu dips to his left and cracks Bujol with an uppercut!
Bujol lands a lovely overhand right.
Tszyu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A leg kick checked by Tszyu.
Bujol throws a shot from downtown. Tszyu moves away and avoids it.
Bujol tries a low kick but Tszyu avoids it.
Tszyu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bujol looks to score with a jab to the body but Tszyu is just out of range.
Tszyu throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T1#
Tszyu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bujol doesn't seem bothered though.
Bujol throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bujol throws a series of punches but Tszyu moves out of range. #CL#
Tszyu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tszyu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tszyu has had enough of the clinch but Bujol keeps him there for the moment.
Bujol stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Tszyu.
Bujol working hard to break the clinch.
Tszyu misses with a knee strike.
Still in the clinch, Tszyu scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Bujol breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tszyu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bujol thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bujol slips under a jab from Tszyu.
Bujol swings for the body but Tszyu moves out of range.
Bujol looks to score with a jab to the body but Tszyu is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bujol just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Tszyu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bujol's calf.
Tszyu slips a jab and a cross from Bujol.
Bujol throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tszyu lands a head kick!
Tszyu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bujol.
Tszyu avoids the head kick by Bujol.
Tszyu misses with a straight left.
Bujol is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tszyu rather than just go for the knockout.
Tszyu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bujol scores with a body shot.
Bujol tries to work over Tszyu's front leg with a kick but Tszyu checks it.
Tszyu motions for Bujol to come forward. Tszyu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tszyu throws a front kick aimed at Bujol's knee but Bujol avoids it well.
Bujol will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tszyu stalks Bujol and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bujol's face. Bujol staggers backwards, shaken.
Bujol shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Tszyu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Bujol is trying to push Tszyu away but Tszyu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Tszyu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bujol.
Bujol is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Bujol manages to break the clinch.
Tszyu connects with a leg kick. Bujol looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bujol tries a low kick but Tszyu avoids it.
Tszyu thows a body kick. Bujol tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bujol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tszyu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bujol checks the leg kick.
Good work by Tszyu as he checks the leg kick.
Bujol avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bujol just misses with a punch to the body.
Tszyu scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bujol. #T4#
Tszyu throws a good cross that connects.
Tszyu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bujol scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bujol. Tszyu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tszyu just misses with a punch to the body.
Bujol misses with a looping right.
Tszyu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bujol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Bujol misses.
Bujol blocks a head kick by Tszyu.
Bujol slips under a jab from Tszyu.
Bujol scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tszyu in his tracks.
Bujol throws a chopping leg kick but Tszyu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bujol is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tszyu.
Tszyu is looking to counter punch.
Tszyu blocks a jab.
Bujol chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tszyu blocks a jab.
Tszyu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bujol thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tszyu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tszyu lands a head kick!
Bujol takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses.
Tszyu throws a head kick but Bujol moves out of range.
Tszyu throws a body shot but no joy.
As Tszyu backs off Bujol throws a huge counter combo but Tszyu manages to avoid it all.
A shot to the liver by Bujol. Beautiful body shot.
Tszyu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bujol in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bujol scores with a three punch combo!
Bujol throws a series of punches but Tszyu avoids them all with ease.
Tszyu is looking for a counter combo.
Bujol tries to bum rush Tszyu with a series of wild strikes but Tszyu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tszyu is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tszyu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bujol takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bujol on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tszyu. Tszyu obviously looking to wear him down.
Bujol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tszyu throws a lazy right hand but Bujol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bujol misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Bujol looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tszyu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sergio Bujol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Tszyu does no damage.
A swing and a miss from Tszyu.
Bujol throws out a counter right but Tszyu avoids it with no problem.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bujol throws a counter combo.
Bujol swings for the body but Tszyu moves out of range.
Tszyu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bujol has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bujol there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tszyu throws a good cross that connects.
Bujol misses with a wild body shot.
Bujol throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bujol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tszyu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bujol looks to land a combination but Tszyu avoids it well.
A head kick by Bujol misses
and Tszyu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tszyu lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bujol connects with a body shot that sends Tszyu's belly button to the back.
Tszyu throws a nice looking combination but Bujol bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Tszyu throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bujol. Tszyu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bujol throws a nice looking combination but Tszyu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bujol ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tszyu misses with a hook.
Bujol appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tszyu misses the shot to the body.
Bujol tests Tszyu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bujol moves out of range as Tszyu throws a body kick.
Bujol is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a body kick that misses.
Tszyu swings for the body but Bujol moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Tszyu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tszyu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tszyu looks to score with a jab to the body but Bujol is just out of range.
Tszyu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bujol doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Bujol throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tszyu.
Bujol scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tszyu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bujol has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some wild striking there from Tszyu.
Bujol misses with a two punch combination.
Bujol takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bujol slips a jab from Tszyu.
Bujol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tszyu moves away.
Tszyu moves out of range of the body kick from Bujol.
Bujol looks to land a left hand but Tszyu moved out of range nicely.
Tszyu connects with a crisp jab.
Bujol misses with a double jab
and Tszyu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tszyu scores with a jab. Bujol acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tszyu lands a jab to Bujol's midsection.#T4#
Bujol just misses with a punch to the body.
Tszyu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tszyu throws an overhand right that lands on Bujol's shoulder, as Bujol tries to avoid the shot.
Tszyu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tszyu throws a head kick but Bujol moves out of range.
Bujol jabs Tszyu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bujol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kostya Tszyu is winning the standup battle so far.
Bujol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a push kick but Bujol slaps the foot to one side.
Tszyu throws a jab but it's blocked by Bujol.
Bujol takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bujol wants to slow Tszyu down by chopping away at his legs.
Tszyu is looking to counter punch.
Bujol connects with a body shot that sends Tszyu's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bujol moves forwards but Tszyu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tszyu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bujol finds it's way round the side to connect with Tszyu's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tszyu. Bujol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tszyu dodges the punch combination from Bujol.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kostya Tszyu dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bujol tries to move into range but Tszyu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bujol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tszyu.
A slow jab from Bujol misses its intended target.
Bujol rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tszyu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tszyu looks to land a combination but Bujol avoids it well.
Bujol looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bujol showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tszyu.
Bujol throws a lazy right hand but Tszyu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bujol fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tszyu.
Bujol jabs at Tszyu's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bujol throws a leg kick but Tszyu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tszyu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tszyu tries to close the distance and clinch but Bujol swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good leg kick by Bujol there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bujol's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tszyu misses with a body shot.
Bujol is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tszyu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1#
Tszyu swings for the body but Bujol moves out of range.
Tszyu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bujol.
A countering left hand to the body from Bujol misses.
Tszyu misses with a jab, cross combination.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bujol!
Tszyu looks to clinch
and Bujol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tszyu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bujol goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bujol scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tszyu in his tracks.
Bujol takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bujol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tszyu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bujol swings for the body but Tszyu moves out of range.
Tszyu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bujol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bujol walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tszyu.
A jab from Tszyu misses.
Kostya Tszyu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bujol just misses with a punch to the body.
Tszyu dips to his left and cracks Bujol with an uppercut!
Tszyu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bujol swinging wildly here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tszyu.
Bujol takes a swing at Tszyu's ribcage but misses.
Bujol checks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Bujol releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tszyu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bujol.
Sergio Bujol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bujol avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A bone on bone clash there as Tszyu blocks the leg kick.
Bujol takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tszyu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bujol.
Tszyu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bujol.#T3#
Tszyu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bujol looks to score with a jab to the body but Tszyu is just out of range.
Bujol dodges the punch combination from Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bujol.
Bujol checks a leg kick nicely.
Tszyu throws a leg kick which misses Bujol's front leg but catches the back leg as Bujol tries to avoid it.
Tszyu throws a sloppy head kick and Bujol moves out of range easily.
Bujol looks to land a right hand but Tszyu moved out of range.
Bujol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bujol misses with a wild body shot.
Tszyu is looking to chop away at Bujol's legs.
Bujol throws a shot from downtown. Tszyu moves away and avoids it.
Tszyu is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tszyu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bujol.
Tszyu throws a nice looking combination but Bujol bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Tszyu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bujol.
Tszyu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bujol ducks right into an uppercut from Tszyu.
Bujol misses with a wild combination.
Tszyu misses with a wild body shot.
Tszyu slips a straight right by Bujol.
Nice straight punches there by Tszyu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tszyu.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bujol doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tszyu thuds a left hand into Bujol's body.
Bujol misses with a low kick as Tszyu jumps back.
Bujol misses with an uppercut. Tszyu saw that one coming.
Tszyu lands a head kick. Bujol smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tszyu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bujol.
Bujol lands with a thumping leg kick.

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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kostya Tszyu!
A victorious Kostya Tszyu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PFC 68 Karimov vs Pate
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Mawe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mawe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tszyu lands with an overhand left.
Mawe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tszyu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mawe was well out of range. Poor timing from Tszyu.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mawe is defended easily by Tszyu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tszyu swivels and escapes.
Kostya Tszyu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Watsz Mawe.
Mawe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tszyu's waist but Tszyu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mawe off to one side.
Tszyu lands with a good body shot.
Tszyu scores with a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Mawe. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Mawe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mawe darts in trying to clinch
and Tszyu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mawe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tszyu.
Mawe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mawe takes a jab right on the kisser.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mawe.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tszyu. #TD2#
Mawe shoots in and gets a takedown into Tszyu's guard.#ES#
Tszyu is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tszyu is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Mawe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Tszyu. #T2#
Mawe tries to close the distance and clinch but Tszyu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mawe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mawe shoots for a double leg takedown but Tszyu sprawls well. He's pushed Mawe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mawe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tszyu is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters circling - Tszyu throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Mawe clinches up against the cage.
Mawe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mawe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tszyu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tszyu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mawe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice takedown defense from Tszyu. No joy for Mawe on that attempt.
Tszyu swinging wildly here. #T3#
Mawe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mawe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tszyu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mawe.
Mawe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mawe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tszyu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mawe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tszyu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tszyu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mawe.
Tszyu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mawe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tszyu. #T4#
Mawe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tszyu. Tszyu obviously looking to wear him down.
Mawe dodges the punch combination from Tszyu.
Tszyu jabs Mawe right on the nose. Mawe blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tszyu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mawe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tszyu.
Tszyu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mawe or perhaps it was just good defense by Tszyu, which made it look bad.
Tszyu misses with a series of wild punches. #TD2#
Mawe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tszyu's guard.#ES#
Tszyu is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kostya Tszyu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tszyu, as that shot connected.
Tszyu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tszyu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mawe manages to avoid it.
Tszyu scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a leg kick but Mawe checks it.
Tszyu leaves Mawe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mawe takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Tszyu.
Tszyu lands with a straight right. Mawe didn't see that one coming.
Tszyu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tszyu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses
and Mawe counters with a three punch combo that has Tszyu backing up. Tszyu nods at Mawe to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Mawe fails with the takedown
and Tszyu counters with a nice uppercut.
Watsz Mawe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mawe shoots in looking for a takedown. Tszyu tries to sprawl out of it but Mawe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tszyu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kostya Tszyu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Watsz Mawe.
Tszyu misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Mawe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tszyu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tszyu lands with a cross.
Tszyu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mawe can do to turn this around?
Tszyu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mawe. That did some damage!
Tszyu misses with a wild body shot.
Mawe unleashes a big counter combination but Tszyu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Mawe looking to score a takedown here. Tszyu is defending well but Mawe drives through and ends up in Tszyu's guard.
Mawe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mawe prevents Tszyu from escaping the position.#T2#
Tszyu taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tszyu is trying to get back to his feet.
Mawe controls the position from side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tszyu is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mawe asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Mawe is putting a hurting on Tszyu here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mawe trying to control the action but Tszyu is working from the bottom.
Tszyu is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mawe has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3#
Tszyu is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mawe connects with a decent elbow.
Tszyu prevents Mawe from moving into mount.
Tszyu is pushing Mawe's head away, looking to escape. Mawe manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mawe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Watsz Mawe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mawe in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Tszyu is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mawe has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Mawe tries for a kimura but Tszyu is defending well. #T4##ES#
Tszyu explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL2#
Mawe rushes Tszyu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mawe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mawe tries to pull guard but Tszyu won't allow it.
Tszyu lands with a light punch inside.
Mawe is trying to pull guard but Tszyu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tszyu throws a punch but it's blocked by Mawe.
Mawe tries to pull guard but Tszyu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mawe fails to pull guard.
Mawe is looking for a takedown.
Mawe is trying to pull guard but Tszyu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mawe is breathing heavily.
Mawe jumps guard but Tszyu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tszyu prevents Mawe from breaking the clinch.
Mawe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tszyu misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tszyu misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Tszyu - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kostya Tszyu dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Good exchange - Tszyu coming out on top.
Some wild striking there from Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a sloppy head kick and Mawe moves out of range easily.
Mawe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mawe feints the counter takedown.
Tszyu digs a good body shot into Mawe's ribs.
Tszyu swings for the body but Mawe moves out of range.
Tszyu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mawe blocks a head kick by Tszyu.
Tszyu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mawe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tszyu works the jab nicely.
Mawe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tszyu throws out the jab.
Tszyu lands with an uppercut that bounces Mawe off the cage and back into range.
Tszyu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1##TD2#
Mawe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mawe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mawe looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tszyu is avoiding damage well.
Tszyu is trying to get back to his feet.
Mawe tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mawe is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mawe scores with a couple of short elbows.#ES#
Tszyu explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Tszyu cracks Mawe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Mawe throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tszyu was covering up waiting for the punch and Mawe finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kostya Tszyu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mawe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mawe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mawe is looking to work some ground and pound but Tszyu has wrist control.
Tszyu is looking to stand up but Mawe isn't so interested in that idea.
Mawe wants to pass the guard but Tszyu is keeping the position.
Mawe throwing strikes from guard but Tszyu blocks nicely.
Mawe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mawe is pushing down on Tszyu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tszyu is fighting to maintain full guard but Mawe has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Mawe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tszyu is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Mawe seems to be looking for submissions.
Mawe is keen to just control but Tszyu is a slippery customer.
Tszyu looks like he's trying to stand up. #ES#
Tszyu makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Watsz Mawe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tszyu takes a swing at Mawe's ribcage but misses.
Tszyu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Mawe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tszyu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mawe thinking.
Mawe throws a looping overhand right but Tszyu ducks down to avoid it.
Tszyu connects with a high kick.
Tszyu clobbers Mawe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tszyu throws a shot from downtown. Mawe moves away and avoids it.
Tszyu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mawe manages to avoid it.
Mawe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tszyu misses with an uppercut. Mawe saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Tszyu. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Tszyu does it's job there.
Tszyu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tszyu throws a body kick that misses.
Mawe shoots in and drives through. Tszyu sprawls well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kostya Tszyu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tszyu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kostya Tszyu!
A relieved looking Kostya Tszyu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: PFC 63 Gaetz vs Junior*
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1#
Tszyu blocks the body kick.
La Bor scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice defenses there by Tszyu.
Tszyu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
La Bor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tszyu keeps La Bor at a distance using the push kick.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Bor throws an overhand right that lands on Tszyu's shoulder, as Tszyu tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tszyu.
Tszyu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tszyu throws a body shot but no joy.
Tszyu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tszyu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
La Bor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
La Bor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tszyu.
La Bor throws a leg kick
and Tszyu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
La Bor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
La Bor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tszyu counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tszyu misses with a left hand
and La Bor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tszyu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits La Bors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
La Bor throws a lazy right hand but Tszyu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
La Bor avoids a kick to the body.
La Bor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tszyu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tszyu misses with a head kick.
Tszyu cracks the inside of La Bor's front leg.
La Bor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tszyu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by La Bor.
Tszyu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tszyu tries to land a body kick
and La Bor counters with a straight right hand.
Tszyu throws a shot from downtown. La Bor moves away and avoids it.
La Bor tries to counter by clinching up but Tszyu breaks away and moves out of range.
La Bor lands a jab to the nose.
La Bor misses with a jab, cross combination.
La Bor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tszyu's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tszyu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. La Bor sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
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 digs a good body shot into La Bor's ribs.
Sloppy strikes from Tszyu. Those never looked like landing.
Tszyu throws a half hearted mid kick.
La Bor loads up on a big right hand but Tszyu slips the punch.
La Bor throws a solid leg kick but Tszyu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at La Bor.
Nice uppercut there from La Bor.
Tszyu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A low kick from Tszyu is predictable there #CL#
and La Bor moves into the clinch.
La Bor prevents Tszyu from breaking the clinch.
La Bor scores with a shot to the side of Tszyu's head.
Tszyu blocks a body shot from La Bor.
Good body shot from Tszyu.
La Bor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Tszyu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tszyu can't find room to land a body shot as La Bor controls the action.
La Bor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La Bor gets through Tszyu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Tszyu fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from La Bor.
La Bor blocks a body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
La Bor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tszyu misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Tszyu.
Tszyu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tszyu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but La Bor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Tszyu fails to land.
La Bor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
La Bor throws a head punch that misses.
Tszyu takes a shot to the head.
La Bor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tszyu misses with a punch on the inside.
La Bor working aggressively here.
Tszyu working aggressively here.
La Bor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tszyu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La Bor's elbow.
Tszyu lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tszyu. #T4#
La Bor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Bor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards. #BC#
La Bor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tszyu throws a leg kick but La Bor moved away.
The crowd cheers as Tszyu lands an impressive looking overhand right. La Bor doesn't seem phased though.
La Bor defending well as Tszyu loads up on a big left hand.
Tszyu ducks under a wild hook from La Bor.
Tszyu tries to land a body kick
and La Bor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tszyu throws a hook to the side of La Bor's head but La Bor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tszyu ducks under a wild hook from La Bor.
La Bor throws the left hand but Tszyu avoids the punch easily.
La Bor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
La Bor thumps Tszyu with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Bor lands with a shot to the body.
Tszyu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
La Bor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Despite the aggression on Tszyu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
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 Manuel La Bor will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tszyu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. La Bor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tszyu moves out of range of the strikes.
La Bor avoids the body shot from Tszyu.
La Bor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tszyu. That's going to slow La Bor down.
Tszyu lands a nice looking body kick.
Tszyu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from La Bor.
Tszyu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract La Bor.
La Bor is looking to counter punch.
Tszyu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
La Bor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tszyu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tszyu tries a low kick but La Bor avoids it.
Tszyu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tszyu just misses with a punch to the body.
Tszyu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
La Bor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A combination from La Bor does no damage. #T1#
La Bor staying out of range there.
La Bor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tszyu throws a leg kick but La Bor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tszyu throws a low kick but La Bor avoids it.
A big right from La Bor misses.
As La Bor backs off Tszyu throws a huge counter combo but La Bor manages to avoid it all.
Tszyu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tszyu swings for the body but La Bor moves out of range.
Tszyu misses with an attempted mid kick.
La Bor connects with a leg kick. Tszyu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A cross from Tszyu lands.
Tszyu misses with a double jab.
It looked like La Bor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
La Bor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tszyu finds it's way round the side to connect with La Bor's head.
La Bor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tszyu looks to throw the jab but La Bor is out of range.
La Bor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tszyu with a nice cross.
La Bor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tszyu throws a body shot but no joy.
Tszyu misses with a body kick.
Tszyu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Bor manages to avoid it.
La Bor throws the kick towards the body but Tszyu avoids it.
La Bor misses with a hook. Tszyu ducked under it nicely.
Tszyu misses with a hook. La Bor ducked under it nicely.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tszyu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Bor manages to avoid it.
It looked like La Bor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tszyu misses with a wild body shot.
Tszyu misses with a hook.
La Bor tries to counter by clinching up but Tszyu breaks away and moves out of range.
La Bor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with a lunging right hand
and La Bor counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tszyu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
La Bor lands with an uppercut that bounces Tszyu off the cage and back into range.
La Bor throws a low kick but Tszyu moves out of range easily.
La Bor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tszyu.#T3#
La Bor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tszyu.
Tszyu slips under a jab.
La Bor sizes up Tszyu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tszyu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract La Bor.
La Bor just misses with a punch to the body.
La Bor connects with a body shot that sends Tszyu's belly button to the back.
La Bor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
La Bor walks into a jab.
Tszyu misses with a wild body shot.
Tszyu just misses with a punch to the body.
La Bor throws a right hand that misses
and Tszyu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from La Bor.
Tszyu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from La Bor.
La Bor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tszyu is able to avoid easily.
Tszyu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Tszyu lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Bor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
La Bor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tszyu throws a head kick that half lands.
Tszyu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La Bor.
La Bor throws a low kick but Tszyu avoids it.
La Bor misses with a looping left.
Tszyu is looking to chop away at La Bor's legs.
Tszyu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab from Tszyu.
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.
A big right from La Bor misses.
Tszyu throws a big counter head kick but La Bor avoids it with no problem.
Tszyu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tszyu checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kostya Tszyu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3#
Tszyu throws a low kick but La Bor moves out of range easily.
La Bor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. La Bor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tszyu slips under a jab from La Bor.
Tszyu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tszyu misses with a leg kick
and La Bor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A leg kick checked by Tszyu.
La Bor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tszyu.
La Bor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tszyu.
La Bor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tszyu.
La Bor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tszyu.
Nice uppercut lands for Tszyu. That snapped La Bor's head back.
La Bor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tszyu's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tszyu throws a looping overhand right but La Bor ducks down to avoid it.
Tszyu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
La Bor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tszyu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from La Bor.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from La Bor, right into the meat.
Tszyu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
La Bor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tszyu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tszyu tries to score with a low kick but La Bor moves his leg out of the way.
La Bor throws a lazy right hand but Tszyu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
La Bor throws a body punch but Tszyu moves out of range.
La Bor connects with a jab.
La Bor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
La Bor tests Tszyu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
La Bor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tszyu is out of range.
Tszyu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
La Bor throws a hook but Tszyu blocks it.
La Bor misses with a looping right.
Tszyu throws a body punch but La Bor moves out of range.
La Bor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Tszyu thuds his shin into the meat of La Bor's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tszyu!
La Bor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
La Bor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tszyu moves away.
Tszyu throws a jab when La Bor was well out of range.
Tszyu moves out of range of the body kick from La Bor.
La Bor avoids the head kick by Tszyu.
La Bor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
La Bor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tszyu's hands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tszyu.
Tszyu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tszyu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but La Bor checks it well.
La Bor slips a straight right by Tszyu.
An attempted straight right counter from La Bor misses the target.
La Bor misses with a hook. Tszyu ducked under it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Tszyu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
La Bor looks to land a left hand but Tszyu moved out of range nicely.
Tszyu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Tszyu lands with a good body shot.
Tszyu throws a lazy right hand but La Bor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Tszyu tries to get set, La Bor tries to push him back and clinch up but Tszyu manages to avoid the attempt.
La Bor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tszyu tries a head kick but it misses.
Tszyu missing with a left hand there. La Bor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tszyu throws a sloppy head kick
and La Bor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
La Bor throws the left hand but Tszyu avoids the punch easily.
Tszyu looks to score with a jab to the body but La Bor is just out of range.
Tszyu misses with a straight left.
Tszyu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tszyu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from La Bor.
Tszyu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
La Bor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
La Bor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
La Bor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tszyu throws out a counter right but La Bor avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Tszyu lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Bor is looking to chop away at Tszyu's legs.
La Bor clobbers Tszyu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
La Bor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
La Bor throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tszyu avoids it.
Tszyu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Tszyu tries to get set, La Bor tries to push him back and clinch up but Tszyu manages to avoid the attempt.
Tszyu throws a nice inside leg kick.
La Bor lands a jab.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tszyu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
La Bor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from La Bor. Tszyu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tszyu scores with a crisp jab that stopped La Bor in his tracks.
Tszyu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tszyu looks to score with a jab to the body but La Bor is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Manuel La Bor.
I think La Bor 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel La Bor!
After the big win, Manuel La Bor made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Woodshins' Ship and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: PFC 48 Brophy vs Gaetz
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Tszyu blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Tetsuo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tetsuo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tetsuo misses the shot to the body.
Tszyu throws a body shot but no joy.
Tszyu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tetsuo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tszyu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tszyu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tetsuo's calf.
Tetsuo scores with a hook to the body. Tszyu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Tszyu.
Tszyu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tetsuo avoids the head kick by Tszyu.
Tszyu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tetsuo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tszyu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tszyu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tetsuo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tszyu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Tszyu throws a leg kick but Tetsuo moved away.
Tetsuo feints the counter takedown.
Tszyu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tetsuo avoids the head kick by Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with a left hand
and Tetsuo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab, jab by Tszyu - just one landing.
Tetsuo misses with a hook to the body
and Tszyu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tszyu throws a low kick, looking for Tetsuo's leg but Tetsuo calmly moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tetsuo. Tszyu does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tetsuo. Tszyu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tszyu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tetsuo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tszyu lands with an overhand left.
Tetsuo lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tetsuo shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Tszyu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tetsuo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tszyu manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Tszyu finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Tszyu misses the target.
Kostya Tszyu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Tszyu tries a head kick but it misses.
Tszyu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tetsuo.
Tetsuo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tszyu scores with a jab to the body.
Tszyu lands with a right hand.
Tszyu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tetsuo throws the kick towards the body but Tszyu avoids it.
The fighters circling - Tszyu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tszyu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tszyu misses with a looping right.
A jab from Tszyu misses.
A shot to the body from Tszyu misses #TD2#
so Tetsuo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tetsuo content to stall in guard here.
Tetsuo works over Tszyu with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Tetsuo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like Tetsuo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Tetsuo throwing strikes from guard but Tszyu blocks nicely.
Tetsuo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tetsuo throwing strikes but missing.
Tetsuo wants to control from the top but Tszyu keeps moving. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tetsuo lands a jab to Tszyu's midsection.
Tetsuo misses with a low kick.
Tetsuo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tszyu.
Tszyu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good shot there by Tetsuo.
Tetsuo avoids the body shot from Tszyu. #TD2#
Tetsuo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tetsuo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tetsuo wants to control but Tszyu is keeping him busy.
An elbow from Tetsuo crashes against the mat.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Tetsuo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tszyu can pounce on him.
Tetsuo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tszyu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tetsuo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tszyu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tszyu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tetsuo stuns Tszyu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tetsuo checks a low kick from Tszyu.
Tetsuo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tszyu.
Tszyu lands a nice hook to Tetsuo's body. Tetsuo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tszyu throws a hook to the side of Tetsuo's head but Tetsuo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tszyu feints and then cracks Tetsuo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tetsuo down.
Tetsuo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tetsuo blocks a jab.
Tszyu swinging wildly here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tetsuo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tszyu defends well and Tetsuo ends up having to push Tszyu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Tetsuo misses the shot to the body.
Tetsuo looks to score with a jab to the body but Tszyu is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tszyu. Tetsuo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Tszyu misses.
And Tetsuo tries to counter it with a takedown but Tszyu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kostya Tszyu is winning the standup battle so far.
Tetsuo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tszyu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tszyu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tszyu misses with a body shot.
Tszyu loads up on a big right hand but Tetsuo slips the punch.
Tetsuo fails with a takedown attempt.
Tetsuo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tszyu sprawls well. Tszyu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tetsuo gets slowly back to his feet.
Kostya Tszyu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jurgen Tetsuo.
Tszyu lands a head kick. Tetsuo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Tszyu here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T2#
Tetsuo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tetsuo missing with a left hand there. Tszyu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tszyu looks to score with a jab to the body but Tetsuo is just out of range.
Tetsuo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tszyu rather than just go for the knockout.
Tszyu throws a hook but Tetsuo blocks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Tszyu as he connects with a hook.
Tetsuo throws the left hand but Tszyu avoids the punch easily.
Tetsuo lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tetsuo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tszyu throws out a leg kick but Tetsuo moves out of range and Tszyu only half commits.
Tszyu misses with an uppercut
and Tetsuo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses.
Tszyu throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big right from Tetsuo misses. #T3#
Tszyu lands a leg kick that knocks Tetsuo off balance momentarily.
Tszyu misses with a straight right.
Tszyu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tetsuo moves away.
Tetsuo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tszyu motions for Tetsuo to come forward. Tszyu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tszyu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tetsuo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tszyu.
Donk. Tszyu catches Tetsuo right on the button with a cross.
Tszyu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tetsuo shoots in looking for a takedown but Tszyu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tetsuo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tszyu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tszyu slips a straight right by Tetsuo.
Tetsuo misses with a looping left.
Tszyu catches Tetsuo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tszyu takes a swing at Tetsuo's ribcage but misses.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Tszyu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tszyu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tszyu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tetsuo is able to avoid easily.
Tszyu lands with a cross.
Tszyu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tetsuo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jab by Tszyu.
Tetsuo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Tetsuo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tszyu regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tetsuo.
Tetsuo wants to control from the top but Tszyu keeps moving.
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 interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Tetsuo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tszyu manages to avoid it.
Tetsuo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tszyu lands with a nice body punch.
Tszyu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tetsuo was well out of range. Poor timing from Tszyu.
Tszyu slips a jab from Tetsuo.
Tszyu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tetsuo throws a lazy right hand but Tszyu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tetsuo just misses with a punch to the body.
Tszyu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Tetsuo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tetsuo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tetsuo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#T1#
Tetsuo misses with the ground and pound.
Tetsuo slows the pace down.
Tszyu is trying to improve his position.
Tszyu being controlled for a moment.
Tetsuo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kostya Tszyu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tetsuo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tszyu some visible discomfort.
Tetsuo wants to control but Tszyu is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Tetsuo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tszyu keeps working.
Tetsuo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Tetsuo is looking to take a break and control but Tszyu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tszyu is looking to regain half guard here but Tetsuo keeps moving and retains side control.
Tetsuo is looking to take a break and control but Tszyu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tszyu. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Tszyu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tetsuo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tetsuo is looking to work some ground and pound but Tszyu has wrist control.
Jurgen Tetsuo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jurgen Tetsuo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tetsuo is working Tszyu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tetsuo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tetsuo throwing strikes but missing.
Tszyu keeping full guard, as Tetsuo tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jurgen Tetsuo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kostya Tszyu!
During a confident post fight interview, Kostya Tszyu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PFC 15 Paxman vs Mostert
Date: Feb 03, 2018

Event: PFC 9 Cranial vs Monsoon
Date: Jan 13, 2018

#R1#
Aldo throws a leg kick but Tszyu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aldo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aldo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Aldo looks to land a left hand but Tszyu moved out of range nicely.
Tszyu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aldo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tszyu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aldo moves away.
Aldo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aldo scores with a nice right hand.
Tszyu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aldo.
Tszyu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aldo.
Aldo misses with a hook.
Tszyu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tszyu misses with a looping right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aldo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aldo is looking for a counter combo.
Tszyu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aldo misses with a left hand
enabling Tszyu to counter with a crisp jab.
Tszyu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
A good leg kick by Tszyu.
Aldo misses with a looping right.
Aldo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Tszyu blocks the leg kick.
Aldo throws an overhand right that lands on Tszyu's shoulder, as Tszyu tries to avoid the shot.
Tszyu swings for the body but Aldo moves out of range.
Tszyu takes a swing at Aldo's ribcage but misses.
Tszyu slips a straight right by Aldo.
Good work by Tszyu as he checks the leg kick.
Aldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Aldo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aldo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tszyu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tszyu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tszyu throws a leg kick
and Aldo counters with a left and a right that stings Tszyu.
Aldo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tszyu's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tszyu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aldos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tszyu throws a head kick but Aldo moves out of range.
It looked like Aldo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tszyu.#T2#
Tszyu misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Tszyu misses the target.
Aldo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tszyu throws a leg kick that misses.
Aldo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tszyu just manages to avoid it.
Aldo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tszyu misses the shot to the body.
Aldo misses with a body shot.
Tszyu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aldo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aldo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tszyu slips a straight right by Aldo.
Aldo misses with a body shot.
Aldo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tszyu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aldo.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tszyu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aldo counters with a stiff right hand.
Aldo misses with a body shot.
Tszyu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tszyu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Tszyu takes one to the side of the head.
Aldo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aldo misses with a jab to the body
and Tszyu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aldo throws a shot from downtown. Tszyu moves away and avoids it.
Tszyu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Aldo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aldo misses the jab.
A big left from Tszyu misses.
Aldo scores with a hook to the body. Tszyu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tszyu misses the jab.
Tszyu just misses with a punch to the body.
Aldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aldo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldo blocks a head kick by Tszyu.
Aldo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aldo dodges the punch combination from Tszyu. #T4#
Tszyu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aldo manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aldo.
Aldo throws a hook but Tszyu avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Aldo.
Tszyu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aldo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aldo. Tszyu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aldo misses the shot to the body.
Aldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aldo motions for Tszyu to come forward. Aldo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tszyu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aldo momentarily.
Tszyu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tszyu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Aldo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Aldo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tszyu counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Aldo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tszyu tries to move into range but Aldo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Anderson Aldo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tszyu scores with a decent looking hook.
Aldo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aldo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tszyu at a distance.
Tszyu looks to land a left hand but Aldo moved out of range nicely.
Tszyu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson Aldo is winning the standup battle so far.
Aldo misses with a body shot.
Aldo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tszyu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tszyu avoids the body shot from Aldo.
Aldo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tszyu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tszyu misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo blocks a jab.
Tszyu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aldo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aldo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tszyu manages to avoid it.
Aldo throws a lazy uppercut
and Tszyu counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tszyu moves away.
Aldo lands a head shot.#T1#
Tszyu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tszyu is looking to land body kicks.
Aldo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tszyu doesn't seem bothered though.
Tszyu misses with an uppercut.
Aldo throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Aldo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tszyu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tszyu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aldo misses with a wild body shot.
Tszyu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tszyu tries a head kick but it misses.
Tszyu lands a right hook to the body.
Tszyu throws a front kick aimed at Aldo's knee but Aldo avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aldo lands a body shot.
A low kick from Tszyu is predictable there
and Aldo counters with a nice leg kick.
Aldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tszyu. #T2#
Tszyu throws a big shot that misses.
Tszyu avoids the head kick by Aldo.
Aldo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tszyu checks it well.
Tszyu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aldo.
Tszyu walks into a left hand.
Aldo throws a nice looking combination but Tszyu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aldo misses with a hook.
Tszyu feints a counter leg kick.
Aldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tszyu scores with a leg kick.
Tszyu misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Aldo.
Aldo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tszyu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tszyu misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Tszyu feints and then cracks Aldo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aldo down.
Aldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Aldo checks a low kick from Tszyu.
The crowd cheers as Tszyu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aldo doesn't seem phased though.
Tszyu throws a head kick that half lands.
Aldo cracks Tszyu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Tszyu. That snapped Aldo's head back.
Aldo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tszyu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tszyu scores with a decent looking hook.
Tszyu misses with a lunging right hand
and Aldo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aldo throws a quick inside leg 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tszyu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aldo.
Tszyu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aldo manages to avoid it.
Tszyu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aldo throws a big shot that misses.
As Aldo backs off Tszyu throws a huge counter combo but Aldo manages to avoid it all.
Aldo takes one on the button.#T4#
Tszyu swings for the body but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tszyu just manages to avoid it.
Aldo misses the body punch
and Tszyu counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Aldo is predictable there
and Tszyu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tszyu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aldo.
A slow jab from Tszyu misses its intended target.
Aldo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aldo throws a leg kick that misses.
Tszyu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aldo.
Tszyu lands with a straight right. Aldo didn't see that one coming.
Tszyu feints and then cracks Aldo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aldo down.
Aldo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tszyu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aldo.
A slapping body kick lands there for Aldo.
Aldo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aldo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Aldo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kostya Tszyu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Aldo connects with a leg kick. Tszyu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tszyu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Aldo. That one must have hurt.
Tszyu throws a body shot but no joy.
Tszyu throws a lazy head kick
and Aldo counters with a thumping low kick.
Tszyu swings for the body but Aldo moves out of range.
Tszyu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aldo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tszyu. Tszyu obviously looking to wear him down.
Tszyu slips under a jab from Aldo.
Aldo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aldo throws a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Aldo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo throws a hook to the side of Tszyu's head but Tszyu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Tszyu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tszyu cracks a nice hook into Aldo's ribs.
Aldo swings for the body but Tszyu moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aldo. #T1#
Aldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Tszyu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aldo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tszyu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aldo ducks under a wild hook from Tszyu.
Tszyu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aldo tries to land a front kick but Tszyu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aldo takes one to the chin there.
Aldo moves out of range of the body kick from Tszyu.
Tszyu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tszyu lands a leg kick that knocks Aldo off balance momentarily.
Tszyu scoring well with a low kick there.
Aldo scores with a leg kick.
Aldo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tszyu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aldo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tszyu scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo misses with a body shot. #T2#
Aldo tries to land a leg kick but Tszyu saw it coming and moves away.
Aldo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tszyu.
Aldo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice cross by Tszyu.
Aldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tszyu.
Aldo throws a body punch but Tszyu moves out of range.
Tszyu with a hook.
Tszyu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aldo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tszyu tried to score with a low kick but Aldo checks it.
Aldo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aldo.
Tszyu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aldo.
Tszyu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tszyu looks to score with a jab to the body but Aldo is just out of range.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Tszyu sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aldo checks a leg kick.
It looked like Aldo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tszyu.
Aldo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tszyu under the eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Tszyu misses the target.
Aldo throws a wild body kick that Tszyu sees coming a mile off.
Tszyu throws a poor cross that misses
and Aldo counters with a stiff right hand.
Tszyu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tszyu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aldo throws a body punch but Tszyu moves out of range.
Tszyu throws a push kick but Aldo slaps the foot to one side.
Aldo throws an overhand right that lands on Tszyu's shoulder, as Tszyu tries to avoid the shot.
Aldo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tszyu's calf.
Tszyu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aldo loads up on a big right hand but Tszyu slips the punch.
Aldo misses with a body shot.
Tszyu misses with a body shot.
Aldo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tszyu. Tszyu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Aldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tszyu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tszyu thuds a left hand into Aldo's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aldo, right into the meat.
Aldo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tszyu.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Tszyu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tszyu throws a one two combo.
Tszyu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aldo.
Aldo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Aldo cracks Tszyu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Aldo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aldo catches Tszyu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tszyu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tszyu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tszyu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Aldo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aldo 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Aldo!
Anderson Aldo very nearly forgot to thank Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: PFC 3 Tournament showcase
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
Tszyu throws a head kick but Ho moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Ho misses the target.
Tszyu misses with a straight left.
Ho moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tszyu connects with a leg kick. Ho looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ho throws a body punch but Tszyu moves out of range.
Tszyu throws a head kick but Ho moves out of range.
Tszyu throws a leg kick but Ho sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tszyu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Some wild striking there from Ho .
Tszyu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tszyu connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ho uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tszyu has time to react.
We've been told by Ho 's head coaches at Hellfire Antechamber that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tszyu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ho will feel that in the morning.
Tszyu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Tszyu throws a chopping leg kick but Ho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ho looks to score with a jab to the body but Tszyu is just out of range.
Ho misses with a wild body shot.
Ho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tszyu drops his hands momentarily and Ho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tszyu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tszyu lands a body shot.
Ho avoids the body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with a right hand
and Ho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tszyu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tszyu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tszyu misses with a hook #KD#
and Ho counters with a series of strikes that sends Tszyu to the canvas! Ho follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tszyu pulls Ho in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tszyu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ho is one step ahead there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tszyu wants to stand but Ho is controlling the position. #T2#
Tszyu controlling Ho 's posture.
Ho stands and throws Tszyu's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Ho taking a breather here.
Tszyu wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tszyu misses with a hook
and Ho counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ho clobbers Tszyu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tszyu misses with a body shot
and Ho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ho scores with a jab. Tszyu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tszyu scores with a head kick.
A jab from Ho misses.
Tszyu swings widly with a right hand
and Ho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ho moves forwards but Tszyu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tszyu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big left from Ho misses.
Tszyu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tszyu misses with an uppercut. Ho saw that one coming.
Ho throws a jab when Tszyu was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kostya Tszyu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ho 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tszyu scores with a body shot.
Ho is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tszyu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ho looks to land a right hand but Tszyu moved out of range.
Ho lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ho lands with a straight right. Tszyu didn't see that one coming.
Tszyu scores with a shot to the body.
Tszyu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ho .
Ho 's corner calls for a 1-2. Ho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ho misses with a hook. Tszyu ducked under it nicely.
Tszyu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tszyu ducks under a wild hook from Ho .
Tszyu steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nam Ho is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Tszyu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tszyu moves away from the strike by Ho .
Tszyu lands a right hook to the body.
Tszyu throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Tszyu scores with a shot to the body.
Ho misses with a looping left.
Ho works the jab nicely.
Ho is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ho walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice defenses there by Tszyu.
Ho lands a jab to the nose.
Ho on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tszyu misses with a looping left.
Tszyu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ho misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Ho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tszyu can pounce on him.
A big right from Tszyu misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tszyu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tszyu.
Tszyu throws out a counter right but Ho avoids it with no problem.
Tszyu moves out of range as Ho strikes.#T2#
Ho throws a hook but Tszyu blocks it.
Tszyu misses with a double jab.
Tszyu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tszyu.
Ho is looking to counter punch.
Tszyu connects with a right hand. Ho shakes it off.
Ho throws a series of punches but Tszyu moves out of range.
Tszyu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tszyu throws the left hand but Ho avoids the punch easily.
Ho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tszyu scores with a leg kick.
Tszyu lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheers as Tszyu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ho doesn't seem phased though.
Tszyu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tszyu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ho 's sensitive parts.
Tszyu lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Ho throws a looping overhand right but Tszyu ducks down to avoid it.
Ho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tszyu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ho throws a big shot that misses.
Tszyu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tszyu missing with a left hand there. Ho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tszyu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tszyu misses with a wild body shot.
Ho ducks under a wild hook from Tszyu.
Ho is looking to counter punch.
Tszyu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tszyu misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Tszyu misses its intended target.
Ho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tszyu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tszyu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Tszyu throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ho lands a nice shot that snaps Tszyu's head back.
Ho misses with a wild combination.
Ho loads up on a big right hand but Tszyu slips the punch.
Tszyu lands a right hook to the body.
Tszyu throws a shot from downtown. Ho moves away and avoids it.
Ho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ho throwing a counter right hand but Tszyu manages to avoid it.
Ho slips under a jab from Tszyu.
A little feinted left hand from Ho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ho misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Tszyu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ho looks to land a left hand but Tszyu moved out of range nicely.
Tszyu dodges the punch combination from Ho .
Tszyu throws out a counter right but Ho avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tszyu connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kostya Tszyu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Tszyu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ho was well out of range. Poor timing from Tszyu.
Ho misses with an uppercut.
Tszyu moves away from the strike by Ho .
Good exchange - Ho coming out on top.
A shot to the body from Tszyu misses
and Tszyu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ho connects with a looping right hand.
Tszyu misses the jab.
Tszyu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tszyu scores with a sloppy right hand. Ho should have avoided that one.
Ho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tszyu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tszyu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tszyu swinging wildly here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tszyu tests Ho 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tszyu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ho s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Tszyu swings widly with a right hand
and Ho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Tszyu.
Tszyu with a hook.
Ho looks to throw the jab but Tszyu is out of range.
Tszyu unleashes a big counter combination but Ho bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A jab from Ho finds it's way through Tszyu's defenses.
Ho walks into a left hand.
Ho throws a combination that misses
and Tszyu counters with a two punch combo.
Tszyu jabs Ho right on the nose. Ho blinks but takes it well.
Ho misses with a body shot.
Ho takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ho lands with an overhand left.
Tszyu lands a jab to Ho 's midsection.
Ho throws a lazy uppercut
and Tszyu counters with a left to the body.
Ho throws a jab but it's blocked by Tszyu.
Nam Ho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kostya Tszyu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Tszyu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tszyu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tszyu throws a body punch but Ho moves out of range.
Ho looks to throw the jab but Tszyu is out of range.
Tszyu scores with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Tszyu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tszyu lands a head kick. Ho smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ho throws out a loose jab but Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tszyu.
Tszyu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho .
Tszyu digs a good hook to Ho 's body.
Ho looks to land a right hand but Tszyu moved out of range.
Tszyu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Ho missing with a left hand there. Tszyu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ho misses with a series of wild punches.
Tszyu connects with a jab.
Ho throws a series of punches but Tszyu avoids them all with ease.
Ho misses with a series of wild punches.
Tszyu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tszyu lands a right hook to the body.
Ho misses with a looping right.
Tszyu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tszyu punishes Ho 's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Tszyu misses the target.
Ho blocks a jab.#T4#
Ho on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tszyu slips a jab and a cross from Ho .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Ho misses.
Tszyu misses with a body shot.
Tszyu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tszyu scores with a decent looking hook.
Ho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tszyu was well out of range. Poor timing from Ho .
Ho misses with a hook
and Tszyu counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Tszyu finds it's way through Ho 's defenses.
Ho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tszyu slips a jab and a cross from Ho .
Tszyu scores with the left hand. Ho knows he should have avoided that one.
Tszyu scores with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kostya Tszyu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tszyu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kostya Tszyu!
A relieved looking Kostya Tszyu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Pulse 99
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
Ryan moves out of range as Tszyu throws a body kick.
Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tszyu.
Ryan lands a head shot.
Ryan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tszyu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ryan moves in looking to clinch but Tszyu pushes him off.
We've been told by Ryan's head coaches at Scouse House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ryan works the jab nicely.
Tszyu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tszyu avoids the body shot from Ryan.
Tszyu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ryan misses the jab.
Ryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Tszyu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tszyu throws a leg kick
and Ryan counters with an outside leg kick.
Tszyu throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
Ryan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ryan throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tszyu counters with a straight right hand.
Tszyu misses with a double jab. #T1#
Ryan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tszyu checks a leg kick.
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan slips a jab from Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with a straight right.
Ryan tries to land a front kick but Tszyu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick from Tszyu misses.
Tszyu scores with a head kick. Ryan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ryan throws a right hand that misses
and Tszyu counters with a stiff right hand.
Tszyu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ryan defending well as Tszyu loads up on a big left hand.
Tszyu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tszyu.
Ryan misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Tszyu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tszyu misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Tszyu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tszyu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tszyu throws a lazy right hand but Ryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tszyu swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
Tszyu tries to land a leg kick but Ryan saw it coming and moves away.
Tszyu digs a good body shot into Ryan's ribs.#CL#
Ryan moves into the clinch.
Ryan tries to work over Tszyu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tszyu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tszyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tszyu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tszyu throws a head punch that misses.
Ryan scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Tszyu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tszyu.
Tszyu struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryan controls his hands.
Tszyu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tszyu misses with a punch on the inside.
Tszyu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan works on Tszyu's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ryan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tszyu.
Tszyu working aggressively here.
Tszyu tries to work over Ryan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tszyu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ryan lands a right hand.
Tszyu lands with a light punch inside.
Tszyu tries a body shot but Ryan blocks it.
Ryan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tszyus head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan has Tszyu pressed against the cage, preventing Tszyu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Tszyu tries to work over Ryan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tszyu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ryan prevents a body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryan.
Ryan working aggressively here.
Ryan misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryan. #BC2#
Tszyu manages to break the clinch.
Ryan blocks a head kick by Tszyu.
Tszyu is looking to land body kicks.
Tszyu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ryan fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kostya Tszyu dominated that round.
That's time! Ryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ryan defending well as Tszyu loads up on a big left hand.
Ryan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tszyu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ryan checks a low kick from Tszyu.
Ryan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ryan throws a sloppy head kick and Tszyu moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Tszyu misses its intended target.
Ryan connects with a nice looking jab.
Ryan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tszyu momentarily.
Tszyu lands a right hook to the body.
Tszyu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Tszyu is just out of range.
Ryan throws out a loose jab but Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Ryan darts in and clinches Tszyu up against the cage.
Tszyu scores a nice knee to the body.
Tszyu takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Ryan gets through Tszyu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ryan prevents a body shot from Tszyu. #BC2#
Tszyu manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Tszyu tries to keep at a distance but Ryan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tszyu lands a shoulder strike.
Tszyu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tszyu scores with a hook to the body.
Ryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ryan lands with a left to the head.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Tszyu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ryan doesn't manage to clinch there - Tszyu circles away.
Ryan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tszyu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ryan lands a leg kick that knocks Tszyu off balance momentarily.
Tszyu staying out of range there.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tszyu checks a leg kick.
Tszyu flicks out a counter leg kick but Ryan steps away.
Tszyu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tszyu thuds a left hand into Ryan's body.
Tszyu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slow jab from Tszyu misses its intended target.
Ryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Tszyu is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryan. Tszyu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Ryan.
An attempted straight right counter from Ryan misses the target.
Ryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tszyu manages to avoid it.
Tszyu feints a counter leg kick.
Ryan fakes the leg kick and cracks Tszyu in the body.
Ryan slips under a jab.
Ryan connects with an inside leg kick.
Ryan moves out of range of the strikes.
Ryan is looking for a counter combo.
Ryan wants to slow Tszyu down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Tszyu moves out of range of the body kick.
Tszyu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tszyu looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.
Tszyu throws a lazy right hand but Ryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ryan lands a glancing blow to the side of Tszyu's head.
Ryan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tszyu to score with a decent uppercut.
Ryan tries to clinch up.
Ryan misses with a body kick.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan scoring well with a low kick there.
Tszyu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tszyu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ryan misses with an uppercut.
Tszyu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Ryan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tszyu, pushing him back against the cage.
Ryan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tszyu or not. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan tries to throw a body punch but Tszyu avoids it by throwing Ryan back against the cage.
Tszyu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tszyu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryan's elbow.
Ryan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tszyu wants to get back to striking at distance but Ryan won't allow it.
Tszyu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tszyu blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Tszyu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ryan lands a leg kick that knocks Tszyu off balance momentarily.
Tszyu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ryan throws a leg kick but Tszyu checks it.
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tszyu lands with a nice combination. Ryan backs away looking to recover.
Ryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerry Ryan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Nice cross by Ryan.
Tszyu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tszyu.
Tszyu tests Ryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tszyu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tszyu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tszyu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tszyu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ryan finds it's way round the side to connect with Tszyu's head.
Ryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan avoids the head kick by Tszyu.
Ryan is looking to clinch.
Ryan blocks a leg kick.
Ryan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tszyu checks the leg kick.
Tszyu moves out of range as Ryan throws a body kick. #T1#
Tszyu throws a body shot but no joy.
Ryan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryan throws a right hand that misses
enabling Tszyu to counter with a crisp jab.
Ryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tszyu.
Tszyu flicks out a counter leg kick but Ryan steps away.
Ryan tries to clinch but Tszyu moves out of range.
Tszyu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tszyu misses with a low kick.
Ryan throwing a counter right hand but Tszyu manages to avoid it.
Tszyu throws a low kick but Ryan moves out of range easily.
Tszyu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ryan throws a body punch but Tszyu moves out of range. #CL#
Ryan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ryan pushes Tszyu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Tszyu breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Ryan has closed the distance and engaged Tszyu in a clinch. #T2#
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tszyu is trying to break the clinch but Ryan is controlling him.
Gerry Ryan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tszyu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan prevents a body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with the head strike.
Tszyu throws a head punch that misses.
Ryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tszyu has a couple of punches blocked by Ryan.
Tszyu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Tszyu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tszyu misses with an uppercut
and Ryan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tszyu's knee momentarily.
Tszyu looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.#T3#
Tszyu feints a jab promting Ryan to slip. Tszyu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ryan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Ryan misses its target.
Ryan scores with a jab. Tszyu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ryan throws a head kick but Tszyu moves out of range.
Tszyu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryan manages to avoid it.
Tszyu blocks a leg kick.
Tszyu throws a leg kick but Ryan moved away.
Tszyu throws a leg kick but Ryan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tszyu. Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tszyu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryan manages to avoid it.
Ryan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tszyu throws a solid leg kick but Ryan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tszyu.
Ryan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ryan with a nice cross.
A big right from Ryan misses. #T4#
Tszyu throws a right and a left that Ryan avoids nicely.
Ryan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ryan throws a head kick but Tszyu moves out of range.
Tszyu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan throws a front kick that sends Tszyu stumbling back into the cage.
Ryan thuds his shin into the meat of Tszyu's side.
Tszyu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ryan cracks Tszyu with a good jab.
Tszyu staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by Ryan.
Tszyu wants to slow Ryan down by chopping away at his legs.
Ryan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ryan throws a push kick but Tszyu slaps the foot to one side.
Tszyu throws a series of punches but Ryan moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Gerry Ryan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Ryan loads up on a big right hand but Tszyu slips the punch.
Tszyu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ryan.
Ryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ryan tries to work over Tszyu's front leg with a kick but Tszyu checks it.
Tszyu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryan takes a swing at Tszyu's ribcage but misses.
Ryan staying out of range there.
Ryan throws a quick counter head kick but Tszyu was just out of range.
Ryan moves out of range of the leg kick from Tszyu.
A swing and a miss from Tszyu.
Tszyu throws an off balance right hand
and Ryan counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan lunges at Tszyu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tszyu's hand.
Tszyu scores with a nice strike.
Ryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tszyu throws out the jab.
Ryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Tszyu scoring well with a low kick there.
Tszyu scores with a jab. Ryan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tszyu loads up on a big right hand but Ryan slips the punch.
Tszyu throws a body shot but no joy.
Ryan lands a jab to the head.
Ryan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tszyu's sensitive parts.
Tszyu misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Ryan counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Tszyu.
Tszyu takes a shot to the head.
Ryan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tszyu.
Ryan lands a right hand.
Ryan misses with a punch to the body.
Tszyu tries to break free but Ryan pushes him back against the cage.
Ryan lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tszyu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ryan blocks an uppercut.
Ryan blocks a body shot from Tszyu.
Ryan lands a left hand.
Tszyu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Ryan. #ROC#
Tszyu is rocked!
Ryan blocking some punches.
Tszyu is still on wobbly legs! Can Ryan finish him?
Ryan prevents a body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tszyu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tszyu.
Tszyu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tszyu seems to have recovered his senses.
Ryan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ryan managing to block the knees to the body from Tszyu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tszyu.
Ryan can't find room to land a body shot as Tszyu controls the action. #T3#
Ryan misses with the head strike.
Ryan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tszyu tries a body shot but Ryan blocks it.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Ryan as the two fighters clinch.
Ryan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ryan misses with the head strike.
Ryan working aggressively here.
Ryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan blocking some punches.
Tszyu misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Tszyu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tszyu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tszyu.
Ryan tries to score with a low kick but Tszyu moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
Ryan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ryan is looking to clinch but Tszyu is avoiding it. #CL#
Tszyu gets tackled into the cage by Ryan. Ryan maintains the clinch.
Ryan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ryan misses with the head strike.
Tszyu is working Ryan over against the cage.
Ryan takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan misses with the head strike.
Ryan scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Tszyu fails to land.
Ryan prevents a body shot from Tszyu.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ryan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tszyu.
Ryan prevents a body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryan controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerry Ryan had his way with Kostya Tszyu in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Ryan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tszyu.
A left lands for Tszyu.
Ryan blocks a head kick by Tszyu. #CL#
Ryan closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryan.
Ryan blocks a body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tszyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ryan throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Tszyu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Tszyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Ryan throws a head punch that misses.
Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu lands a body punch.
Tszyu misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryan throws a head punch that misses.
Ryan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Tszyu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Ryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ryan misses with some punches.
Ryan lands a nice uppercut.
Ryan blocks an uppercut.
Tszyu tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Tszyu breaks from the clinch.
Ryan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tszyu misses with a body shot.
Ryan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kostya Tszyu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Tszyu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ryan avoids the head kick by Tszyu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tszyu.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ryan, right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ryan.
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tszyu looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Ryan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ryan throws a big counter combination but Tszyu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tszyu throws a poor cross that misses
and Ryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ryan misses with a head kick.
Tszyu throws the left hand but Ryan avoids the punch easily.
Ryan connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Ryan defending well as Tszyu loads up on a big left hand.
Ryan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tszyu just manages to avoid it.
Ryan throws a combination. Tszyu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tszyu throws a front kick aimed at Ryan's knee but Ryan avoids it well.
Ryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tszyu.
Tszyu moves forwards but Ryan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ryan connects with a solid leg kick.
Ryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Tszyu.
Ryan tries to counter by clinching up but Tszyu breaks away and moves out of range.
Tszyu connects with a right hand. Ryan shakes it off.
Ryan is looking to chop away at Tszyu's legs.
Ryan feints and then cracks Tszyu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tszyu down.
Ryan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T4#
A slow jab from Tszyu misses its intended target.
Ryan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range.
It looked like Ryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tszyu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ryan scrambles back to his feet.
Tszyu throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
Ryan lands an overhand right.
Tszyu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ryan.
Ryan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tszyu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tszyu checks a low kick from Ryan.
Ryan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tszyu.
You can see that Tszyu has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Tszyu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gerry Ryan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ryan 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerry Ryan!
Gerry Ryan is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Gerry Ryan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Pulse 93 - Driver vs Tszyu
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Tszyu throws a sloppy head kick and Driver moves out of range easily.
Tszyu lands with an overhand left.
Tszyu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Driver counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Driver on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tszyu. Tszyu obviously looking to wear him down.
Tszyu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tszyu misses with a jab to the body
enabling Driver to counter with a crisp jab.
Driver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Driver avoids the body shot from Tszyu.
Driver takes a swing at Tszyu's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Driver finds it's target.
Driver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tszyu.
Tszyu connects with a nice looking jab.
Tszyu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Driver. That did some damage!
Driver fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tszyu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Driver throws a shot from downtown. Tszyu moves away and avoids it.
Tszyu lands a head kick!
Driver seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
An inside leg kick lands from Tszyu. #T1#
Tszyu throws a big shot that misses.
Driver connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Driver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Driver scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Driver works the jab nicely.
Tszyu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Driver's calf.
Tszyu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Driver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tszyu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tszyu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tszyu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Driver moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tszyu misses with a body punch
and Tszyu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Tszyu is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tszyu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Driver misses with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tszyu, right into the meat.
Tszyu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Tszyu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Driver stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tszyu misses with a wild combination.
Driver swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Tszyu.
Tszyu ducks under a wild hook from Driver.
Tszyu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Driver scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Driver 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.
Driver misses with a body shot.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Driver swings widly with a right hand
and Tszyu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Driver misses.
Tszyu thuds a left hand into Driver's body.
Tszyu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tszyu defending well as Driver loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Driver stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tszyu needs to keep his hands up - Driver had a free shot at his head there.
Driver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tszyu tries a quick counter leg kick but Driver is wise to it.
Tszyu moves out of range as Driver strikes.
Driver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tszyu moves away.
Tszyu blocks a jab.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tszyu cracks Driver with a right hand to the side of the head.
Driver misses with an uppercut. Tszyu saw that one coming.
Driver tries to bum rush Tszyu with a series of wild strikes but Tszyu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tszyu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tszyu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Driver momentarily.
Driver is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tszyu moves out of range as Driver strikes.
Driver with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tszyu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Driver.
A countering left hand to the body from Tszyu misses.
Driver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Driver throws a looping overhand right but Tszyu ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Driver has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tszyu.
Tszyu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tszyu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Driver rather than just go for the knockout.
Driver throws a hook but Tszyu blocks it.
Tszyu feints a counter leg kick.
Tszyu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Driver stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Driver throws a body punch but Tszyu moves out of range.
Tszyu with a jab.
Tszyu is looking to score with low kicks.
Driver misses the jab.
Tszyu misses with a body shot
enabling Driver to counter with a crisp jab.
Tszyu scores with a one two! Driver had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Driver throws out a loose jab but Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Driver lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Tszyu misses.
The fighters circling - Driver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Driver just misses with a punch to the body.
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 Ed Driver 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.
#R2#
Driver throws a big shot that misses.
Tszyu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Driver misses with an uppercut
and Tszyu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tszyu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Driver.
Driver closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Driver lands with a shot to the body.
Driver misses with an uppercut.
Driver throws out a loose jab but Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tszyu throws a body shot but no joy.
Tszyu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tszyu 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 Driver has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Driver and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Driver.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tszyu in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tszyu moves away from the strike by Driver.
Tszyu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tszyu lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tszyu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Driver. #T1#
Driver takes a swing at Tszyu's ribcage but misses.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses.
Driver is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Driver throws a shot from downtown. Tszyu moves away and avoids it.
Tszyu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tszyu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Driver swings for the body but Tszyu moves out of range.
Tszyu throws a nice head kick!
Tszyu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Driver has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Driver connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Driver just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Driver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Driver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tszyu.
A telegraphed right hand from Driver misses the target.
Tszyu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tszyu loads up on a big right hand but Driver slips the punch.#T2#
Tszyu missing with a left hand there. Driver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Driver checks a leg kick nicely.
Driver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Tszyu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tszyu looks to score with a jab to the body but Driver is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Driver misses its target.
Tszyu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Tszyu looks to move away, Driver throws a big counter combo but Tszyu just gets out of the way.
Tszyu moves out of range as Driver strikes.
Driver throws the left hand but Tszyu avoids the punch easily.
Tszyu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A slow jab from Driver misses its intended target.
Decent striking displayed by Driver there.
Tszyu feints and then cracks Driver's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Driver down.
Driver fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tszyu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tszyu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tszyu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tszyu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Driver scores with a punch to the head.
Tszyu connects with a body shot.
Tszyu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Driver stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tszyu looks to throw the jab but Driver is out of range.
Tszyu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tszyu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Driver throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Driver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tszyu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tszyu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Driver misses with a left hand
and Tszyu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Driver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tszyu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Driver takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Driver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD#
Driver drops Tszyu with a beautiful combination! Tszyu stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Driver is looking for the KO!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Driver misses.
Tszyu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Tszyu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tszyu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Driver misses with a straight right.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Driver misses with a straight right.
Tszyu counters with a body kick.
Driver stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tszyu.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with a combination
and Tszyu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tszyu cracks a nice hook into Driver's ribs.
Tszyu lands with a nice body punch.
Driver with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ed Driver is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Driver just misses with a punch to the body.
Driver throws a body shot but no joy.
Driver shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tszyu eats them both and turns towards Driver to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tszyu connects with a leg kick. Driver looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Driver dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
A combination from Tszyu does no damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Driver misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Driver.
Tszyu is still on wobbly legs! Can Driver finish him?
Tszyu misses with a hook.
Tszyu seems to have recovered his senses.
Tszyu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tszyu misses with a right hand
and Driver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD#
Driver lands a big uppercut and Tszyu crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tszyu looks OK. Driver waves Tszyu back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Driver drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Tszyu's head, knocking him out cold! Driver is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ed Driver!
Ed Driver retains his light heavyweight title!
Ed Driver really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Project Mayhem logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Pulse 88 - Tszyu vs Kruglov II
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Kruglov scores with a push kick.
Kruglov blocks a head kick by Tszyu.
Tszyu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kruglov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A clash of legs there as Kruglov blocks the low kick.
Kruglov avoids the head kick by Tszyu.
A swing and a miss from Tszyu.
The crowd cheers as Tszyu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kruglov doesn't seem phased though.
Tszyu slips under a jab.#CL#
Kruglov clinches up against the cage.
Kruglov lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Tszyu fails to land.
Tszyu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tszyu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tszyu.
Tszyu works on Kruglov's body with a couple of short punches.
Tszyu swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tszyu tries to work over Kruglov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Kruglov lands a right hand.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kruglov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tszyu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Kruglov.
Kruglov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kruglov working aggressively here. #BC2#
Tszyu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tszyu tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tszyu.
Kruglov missing with a left hand there. Tszyu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tszyu misses the shot to the body.
Kruglov is looking to counter the offense by Tszyu and move into the clinch.
Kruglov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tszyu throws out the jab.
A low kick from Kruglov is predictable there
and Tszyu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tszyu looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruglov is just out of range.
Kruglov avoids the body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu looks to land a right hand but Kruglov moved out of range.#T2#
Kruglov tries to bum rush Tszyu with a series of wild strikes but Tszyu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kruglov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Kruglov. That snapped Tszyu's head back. #CL#
Kruglov gets a clinch.
Kruglov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tszyu blocks it with crossed arms.
Kruglov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kruglov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Kruglov slows down the pace here. #BC2#
Tszyu manages to break the clinch.
Tszyu lands a really nice looking cross but Kruglov seems unphased.
Tszyu connects with a body shot that sends Kruglov's belly button to the back.
Nice body punch from Tszyu.
Kruglov tries to close the distance and clinch but Tszyu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tszyu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick from Tszyu lands but Kruglov takes it in his stride.
Kruglov scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Kruglov throws a hook but Tszyu avoids it easily.
Tszyu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tszyu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tszyu looks to land a left hand but Kruglov moved out of range nicely.
Kruglov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tszyu was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruglov.#CL#
Tszyu gets tackled into the cage by Kruglov. Kruglov maintains the clinch.
Tszyu misses with some punches.
Kruglov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tszyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Tszyu.
Tszyu tries to throw a body punch but Kruglov avoids it by throwing Tszyu back against the cage.
Tszyu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kruglov.
A hook to the body from Tszyu.
Tszyu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tszyu misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tszyu. #BC2#
Tszyu breaks the clinch.
Kruglov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruglov slips under a jab from Tszyu.#T4#
Tszyu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kruglov throws a shot from downtown. Tszyu moves away and avoids it.
Tszyu tries a quick counter leg kick but Kruglov is wise to it.
Tszyu lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruglov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tszyu.
Tszyu scores with a spinning back kick!
Tszyu throws a lazy right hand but Kruglov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruglov misses with a double jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tszyu. That's going to slow Kruglov down.
Kruglov slips under a jab.
Tszyu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kruglov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tszyu scrambles back to his feet.
Kruglov swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruglov misses with a body shot.
Kruglov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tszyu swings for the body but Kruglov moves out of range.
Kruglov throws a poor cross that misses
and Tszyu counters with a low kick, right behind Kruglov 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kostya Tszyu dominated 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.
#R2#
Kruglov blocks a head kick by Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a hook but Kruglov blocks it.
Kruglov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruglov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kruglov wants to clinch.
Kruglov throws an off balance right hand
letting Tszyu counter with a right hand.
Tszyu misses with a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Kruglov blocks the leg kick.
Tszyu blocks a low kick nicely.
Tszyu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kruglov with a body shot.
Tszyu misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tszyu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kruglov to score with a decent uppercut.
Kruglov moves out of range of the leg kick from Tszyu.
Kruglov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tszyu scores with a body shot.
Kruglov misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Kruglov digs a good body shot into Tszyu's ribs.
Tszyu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tszyu connects with the punch.
Kruglov moves forwards but Tszyu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tszyu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruglov.
Kruglov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tszyu! But no joy.
Tszyu catches Kruglov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tszyu sizes up Kruglov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kruglov takes a jab right on the kisser.
A low kick from Tszyu misses #CL#
and Kruglov counters by clinching up.
Kruglov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tszyu tries a body shot but Kruglov blocks it.
Tszyu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tszyu swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruglov blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Kruglov working aggressively here.
Tszyu scores with a hook to the body.
Kruglov missing with knees to the body.
Kruglov effectively controlling the action here.
Tszyu lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Tszyu breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Tszyu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tszyu lands with an overhand left.
Kruglov slips a jab and a cross from Tszyu.
Kruglov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruglov connects with a crisp jab.
Tszyu slips under a jab.
Kruglov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tszyu.
Tszyu just misses with a punch to the body.
Tszyu misses with a head kick.
Kruglov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tszyu just manages to avoid it.
Kruglov just misses with a punch to the body.
Tszyu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Tszyu misses the jab.
Tszyu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruglov manages to avoid it.
Tszyu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kruglov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kruglov lands a jab to the nose.
Kruglov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kruglov is looking to clinch but Tszyu is avoiding it.
Kruglov tries to clinch there but Tszyu circles away.
Tszyu throws a hook but Kruglov avoids it easily.
Kruglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tszyu is just out of range.
Tszyu keeps the fight on the outside.
A good leg kick by Tszyu.
Tszyu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tszyu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tszyu tests Kruglov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kruglov misses with a hook.
It seemed like Tszyu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tszyu lands a glancing blow to the side of Kruglov's head.
Kruglov looks to throw the jab but Tszyu is out of range.
Tszyu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kruglov can pounce on him.
Kruglov throws a series of punches but Tszyu moves out of range.
Kruglov scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Kruglov does it's job there.#CL#
Kruglov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tszyu can't find room to land a body shot as Kruglov controls the action.
Kruglov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.
Tszyu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruglov's elbow.
Kruglov lands with a right to the head.
Tszyu tries to throw a body punch but Kruglov avoids it by throwing Tszyu back against the cage.
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kruglov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tszyu blocks an uppercut.
Kruglov lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kostya Tszyu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruglov.
Tszyu swings for the body but Kruglov moves out of range.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruglov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tszyu manages to circle out of the way.
Tszyu feints and then cracks Kruglov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kruglov down.
Kruglov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruglov blocks a leg kick.
Kruglov 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.
Tszyu throws a leg kick but Kruglov moved away.
Tszyu throws a jab when Kruglov was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruglov misses the target.
Kruglov misses with a hook. Tszyu ducked under it nicely.
Kruglov moves away from the strike by Tszyu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Kruglov.
Tszyu misses with a wild combination.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Tszyu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Tszyu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruglov throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tszyu! But no joy.
Kruglov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tszyu. Kruglov does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Kruglov has Tszyu up against the cage in a clinch.
Kruglov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tszyu is working Kruglov over against the cage.
A short left from Kruglov.
Tszyu lands a left hand.
Kruglov prevents Tszyu from breaking the clinch.
Kruglov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Tszyu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kruglov loads up on a big right hand but Tszyu slips the punch.
Tszyu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tszyu loads up on a big right hand but Kruglov slips the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tszyu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Tszyu blocks the body kick.
Tszyu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Kruglov gets a clinch.
Tszyu lands an uppercut.
Tszyu misses with a punch on the inside.
Tszyu trying to land knees to the body.
Kruglov working aggressively here.
Tszyu gets through Kruglov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tszyu.
A short left from Tszyu.
Kruglov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tszyu has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.
Tszyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruglov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tszyu is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruglov.
A short uppercut from Tszyu.
Tszyu swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Tszyu lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tszyu fails to land.
Tszyu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kruglovs head.
Tszyu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Still in the clinch, Tszyu scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Tszyu.
Tszyu missing with knees to the body.
Kruglov lands with a light punch inside.
Tszyu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Tszyu lands a left hand.
Tszyu misses with the head strike.
Tszyu misses with some punches.
Tszyu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tszyu tries to throw a body punch but Kruglov avoids it by throwing Tszyu back against the cage.
Kruglov stalling the fight.
Tszyu lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Tszyu manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Kruglov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Kruglov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruglov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tszyu.
Nice defenses there by Kruglov.
Kruglov is looking to counter the offense by Tszyu and move into the clinch.
Tszyu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kruglov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tszyu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Tszyu.
Kruglov cracks Tszyu with a good jab.
Kruglov ducks right into an uppercut from Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a head kick but Kruglov moves out of range.
Tszyu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kruglov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tszyu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruglov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kruglov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tszyu has time to react.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses.
Kruglov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tszyu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kostya Tszyu really dominated 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.
#R4#
Tszyu misses with a low kick.
Tszyu throws a body punch but Kruglov moves out of range.
Kruglov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tszyu just manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses
and Tszyu counters with a left to the body.
Tszyu throws the left hand but Kruglov avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Tszyu tenderised Kruglov's leg. Kruglov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kruglov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tszyu lands a jab.
Kruglov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tszyu scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov throws out a powerful jab.
Kruglov misses with a lunging right hand
and Kruglov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tszyu misses with an uppercut
and Kruglov counters with a right hand to the body.
Tszyu scores with a hook to the body. Kruglov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tszyu lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Kruglov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tszyu blocks a jab.#CL#
Kruglov rushes Tszyu and presses him up against the cage.
Tszyu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kruglov or not.
A short right from Kruglov.
Tszyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruglov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tszyu blocks an uppercut.
Kruglov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tszyu lands a nice uppercut.
Tszyu working aggressively here.
Tszyu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tszyu fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Tszyu manages to break the clinch.
Tszyu stalks Kruglov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kruglov's face. Kruglov staggers backwards, shaken.
Kruglov moves forwards but Tszyu connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tszyu throws a head kick but Kruglov moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kruglov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruglov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tszyu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kruglov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tszyu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tszyu misses with a wild body shot.
Tszyu clobbers Kruglov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tszyu checks a leg kick.
Tszyu lands a jab-cross combination.
Tszyu throws a right and a left that Kruglov avoids nicely.
Tszyu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kruglov is looking to counter the offense by Tszyu and move into the clinch.
Tszyu ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
Tszyu thinks about the counter body kick.
Kruglov misses with a hook to the body
and Tszyu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kruglov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kruglov misses with a straight left.
Tszyu swings widly with a right hand
and Kruglov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tszyu looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruglov is just out of range.#T3#
Kruglov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tszyu.
A lazy left from Kruglov finds it's target.
Kruglov throws a hook but Tszyu avoids it easily.
Tszyu feints a counter leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kruglov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tszyu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tszyu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruglov on the side of the head.
Kruglov misses with a low kick.
Tszyu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Kruglov forces Tszyu back against the cage and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Tszyu.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kruglov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tszyu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kruglov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Tszyu can't find room to land a body shot as Kruglov controls the action.
Tszyu is trying to force a seperation but Kruglov has the dominant position.
Tszyu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov blocking some punches. #T4#
Tszyu lands a nice uppercut.
Kruglov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tszyu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tszyu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tszyu throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tszyu as Kruglov tries to tie him up.
A hook to the body from Tszyu. #BC2#
Tszyu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tszyu throws a leg kick but Kruglov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kruglov lands with a straight right. Tszyu didn't see that one coming.
Tszyu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tszyu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Tszyu throws the left hand but Kruglov avoids the punch easily.
And Kruglov counters with a quick kick to the body but Tszyu blocks it.
Tszyu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kruglov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kostya Tszyu dominated that fourth 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. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Kruglov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tszyu to score with a decent uppercut.
Tszyu connects with a high kick.
Tszyu lands a nice looking body shot.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut.
Kruglov avoids the body shot from Tszyu.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruglov misses the target.
Kruglov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruglov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tszyu lands a jab to Kruglov's midsection.
Tszyu misses with a body shot.
Tszyu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kruglov!
Kruglov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tszyu moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Kruglov lands.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses
enabling Kruglov to counter with a crisp jab.
Tszyu connects with a body shot that sends Kruglov's belly button to the back.#T1#
Kruglov moves in looking to clinch but Tszyu pushes him off.
Kruglov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tszyu connects with a right hand. Kruglov shakes it off.
Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruglov.
Tszyu misses with a body shot.
Tszyu lands with an overhand left.
Kruglov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tszyu moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruglov checks a leg kick.
Tszyu moves out of range of the leg kick from Kruglov.
Tszyu wants to land a leg kick but Kruglov is out of range.
Kruglov thuds his right hand into Tszyu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses.
Kruglov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tszyu.
Kostya Tszyu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Tszyu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruglov.
Tszyu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruglov wants to land a leg kick but Tszyu is out of range.
Kruglov swings for the body but Tszyu moves out of range.
Kruglov throws an overhand right that lands on Tszyu's shoulder, as Tszyu tries to avoid the shot.
Kruglov throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruglov misses with a hook. Tszyu ducked under it nicely.
Tszyu wants to slow Kruglov down by chopping away at his legs.
Tszyu connects with a body shot.
Tszyu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruglov.
Kruglov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anton Kruglov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruglov throws a shot from downtown. Tszyu moves away and avoids it.
Tszyu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kruglov throws a lazy right hand but Tszyu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Tszyu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kruglov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tszyu counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Tszyu.
A jab from Tszyu misses. #CL#
Kruglov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruglov blocks a body shot from Tszyu.
Kruglov can't find room to land a body shot as Tszyu controls the action.
Tszyu blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tszyu.
Kruglov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruglov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kruglov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruglov misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Tszyu has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tszyu.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kruglov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tszyu throws a head punch that misses.
Kruglov missing with knees to the body.
Tszyu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Kruglov on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruglov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tszyu controls his hands.
Tszyu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a knee to the head.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kruglov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anton Kruglov.
I think Tszyu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kostya Tszyu! Kostya Tszyu retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Kostya Tszyu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Pulse 84 - Tszyu vs Aldo III
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Tszyu misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tszyu looks to land a left hand but Aldo moved out of range nicely.
Tszyu misses the shot to the body.
Aldo throwing a counter right hand but Tszyu manages to avoid it.
Tszyu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tszyu lunges at Aldo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aldo's hand.
Aldo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tszyu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aldo.
Tszyu throws a jab but it's blocked by Aldo.
Aldo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tszyu slips a jab from Aldo.
Aldo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tszyu lands with a nice body punch.
Aldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tszyu.
Tszyu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aldo throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tszyu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aldo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aldo misses with a head kick.
Aldo delivers a nice body kick.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Aldo misses with a double jab
and Tszyu counters with a series of strikes. Aldo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aldo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tszyu.
Aldo looks to land a left hand but Tszyu moved out of range nicely.
Aldo throws the left hand but Tszyu avoids the punch easily.
Tszyu throws a series of punches but Aldo avoids them all with ease.
Tszyu jabs Aldo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tszyu throws a head kick but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo swings widly with a right hand
and Tszyu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tszyu throws a jab when Aldo was well out of range.
Tszyu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aldo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tszyu misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Aldo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tszyu misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo throws a leg kick that misses. #T2#
Tszyu connects with an inside leg kick.
Tszyu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tszyu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aldo counters with a nice leg kick.
Aldo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tszyu throws a fast counter high kick but Aldo manages to duck under it in time.
Aldo throws a one two combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aldo, as that shot connected.
Tszyu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aldo.
Tszyu throws a lazy head kick
and Aldo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tszyu misses with a double jab
and Aldo counters with an outside leg kick.
Aldo misses with an uppercut.
Tszyu thinks about the counter body kick.
Aldo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aldo looks to land a right hand but Tszyu moved out of range.
Tszyu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tszyu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Aldo misses the target.#T3#
Aldo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tszyu.
Tszyu feints a jab promting Aldo to slip. Tszyu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Aldo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Aldo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tszyu counters with a nice uppercut.
Aldo lands with a cross.
A low kick from Tszyu is predictable there
and Aldo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Aldo!
Tszyu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aldo.
Tszyu throws a body punch but Aldo moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tszyu, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aldo looks to land a left hand but Tszyu moved out of range nicely.
Tszyu slips a jab from Aldo.
Aldo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Aldo fails to land with a series of punches.
Tszyu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aldo.
Tszyu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tszyu lands with a shot to the body.
Aldo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Aldo thumps Tszyu with a low kick.
Tszyu slips a jab and a cross from Aldo.
Aldo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tszyu lands a nice hook to Aldo's body. Aldo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tszyu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tszyu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aldo on the side of the head.
Aldo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tszyu tests Aldo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Tszyu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Aldo clinches up against the cage.
Aldo takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Aldo fails to land.
Tszyu is trying to break the clinch but Aldo has him pressed against the cage.
Aldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tszyu's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Aldo dominated 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.
#R2#
Aldo lands with an overhand left.
Tszyu throws a good cross that connects.
Tszyu throws a body kick that misses.
Aldo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tszyu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aldo.
Tszyu throws a series of punches but Aldo avoids them all with ease.
Aldo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tszyu throws a body shot but no joy.
Tszyu lands a nice shot to the body.
Tszyu takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Tszyu.
Aldo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Aldo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Aldo tenderised Tszyu's leg. Tszyu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aldo tries to score with a low kick but Tszyu moves his leg out of the way.
A countering left hand to the body from Tszyu misses.
Tszyu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aldo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tszyu moves out of range of the strikes.
Aldo throws a lazy uppercut
and Tszyu counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Tszyu blocks a jab.
Aldo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aldo misses with a looping left.
Aldo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tszyu clobbers Aldo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tszyu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Aldo misses.
Tszyu works Aldo's body with a nice hook.
Tszyu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tszyu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aldo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tszyu misses with a wild body shot.
Tszyu misses with a straight left.
Tszyu throws a lazy right hand but Aldo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aldo lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Tszyu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Aldo misses.
A slow jab from Tszyu misses its intended target.
Aldo throws a right hand that misses
and Aldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Tszyu misses.
Aldo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tszyu scoring well with a low kick there.
A big right from Tszyu misses.
Tszyu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tszyu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tszyu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tszyu missing with a left hand there. Aldo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aldo thumps Tszyu with a low kick.
Tszyu lands with a shot to the body.
Aldo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tszyu.
A right-left combo lands from Aldo. #T3#
Aldo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Aldo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tszyu takes one to the chin there.
Tszyu throws the left hand but Aldo avoids the punch easily.
Aldo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Aldo counter with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Tszyu. Beautiful body shot.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tszyu throws a nice looking combination but Aldo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aldo is looking to counter punch.
Tszyu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aldo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tszyu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tszyu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aldo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tszyu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tszyu avoids the body shot from Aldo. #T4#
Aldo throws a hook but Tszyu avoids it easily.
Aldo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tszyu.
Aldo loads up on a big right hand but Tszyu slips the punch.
Aldo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tszyu cracks Aldo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big left from Tszyu misses.
Aldo scores with a sloppy right hand. Tszyu should have avoided that one.
Tszyu misses with a right hand
and Aldo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tszyu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aldo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aldo throws a leg kick
and Aldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tszyu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tszyu cracks the inside of Aldo's front leg.
Aldo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tszyu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kostya Tszyu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Aldo misses with a double jab.
Aldo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tszyu connects with a body shot.
Tszyu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aldo.
Aldo blocks a leg kick.
Tszyu connects with a nice looking jab.
Tszyu misses with a wild body shot.
Aldo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tszyu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tszyu walks into a straight right hand from Aldo.
Aldo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Tszyu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Aldo misses the body punch
and Tszyu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo walks into a left hand.
Aldo throws out a loose jab but Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Aldo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tszyu counters with an outside leg kick.
Tszyu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tszyu throws a lazy uppercut
and Aldo counters with a leg kick.
Tszyu staying out of range there.
Tszyu throws a sloppy head kick and Aldo moves out of range easily.
Aldo misses with a body punch
and Tszyu counters with a stiff right hand.
Aldo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tszyu to score with a decent uppercut.
Tszyu blocks a jab.
Aldo misses with a double jab
and Tszyu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Tszyu is just out of range.
Aldo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tszyu finds it's way round the side to connect with Aldo's head.
Aldo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tszyu. #T2#
Aldo lands a right hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aldo.
Tszyu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aldo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tszyu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aldo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tszyu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aldo misses the jab.
Tszyu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aldo under the eye.
Tszyu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aldo.
Aldo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tszyu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tszyu slips under a jab from Aldo.#CL#
Aldo gets a clinch. #BC2#
Tszyu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tszyu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Aldo defending well as Tszyu loads up on a big left hand.
Tszyu lands a jab.#T3#
Aldo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tszyu finds it's way round the side to connect with Aldo's head.
Aldo loads up on a big right hand but Tszyu slips the punch.
Aldo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tszyus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tszyu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Aldo misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Aldo. That snapped Tszyu's head back.
Tszyu jabs at Aldo's body.
Tszyu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tszyu duly obliges.
Tszyu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aldo.
Aldo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Aldo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldo scores with a sloppy right hand. Tszyu should have avoided that one.
Tszyu misses with an uppercut
and Aldo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aldo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T4#
A big left from Tszyu misses.
Tszyu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aldo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tszyu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Aldo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tszyu with a nice cross.
Tszyu wants to land a leg kick but Aldo is out of range.
Aldo throws a body shot but no joy.
Aldo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aldo scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Aldo.
Aldo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tszyu counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tszyu throws a shot from downtown. Aldo moves away and avoids it.
Aldo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aldo ducks right into an uppercut from Tszyu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kostya Tszyu just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Aldo misses with an uppercut
and Tszyu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aldo thinking.
Tszyu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aldo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tszyu misses with a combination
and Aldo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tszyu punishes Aldo's body with a nice straight punch.
Aldo throws a hook but Tszyu blocks it.
Tszyu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aldo manages to avoid it.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tszyu misses with a hook
and Aldo counters with a nice uppercut.
Aldo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aldo cracks Tszyu with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tszyu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aldo checks it well.
Tszyu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tszyu works the jab nicely.
Aldo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Tszyu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Aldo misses the target.
Tszyu slips a straight right by Aldo.
Tszyu misses with a double jab
and Tszyu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aldo dips to his left and cracks Tszyu with an uppercut!
Tszyu lands with a good body shot.
Tszyu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tszyu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tszyu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aldo moves away.
Tszyu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aldo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tszyu tried to score with a low kick but Aldo checks it.
Tszyu misses with a body shot.
Aldo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aldo lands the left hand.
Aldo misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Aldo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tszyu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aldo.
Tszyu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aldo.
Aldo scores with a one two! Tszyu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC#
Tszyu is rocked!
Tszyu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Tszyu.
Tszyu is still on wobbly legs! Can Aldo finish him?
Aldo misses with a hook.
Tszyu seems to have recovered his senses.
Aldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tszyu throws a shot from downtown. Aldo moves away and avoids it.
Aldo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aldo throws out a loose jab but Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tszyu throws out a counter right but Aldo avoids it with no problem.
Tszyu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aldo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aldo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tszyu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aldo slips a jab from Tszyu.#T3#
Aldo staying out of range there.
Aldo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tszyu is out of range.
Aldo moves out of range as Tszyu strikes.
Tszyu throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Aldo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tszyu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tszyu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tszyu connects with a single shot there.
Tszyu throws a hook but Aldo avoids it easily.
Tszyu throws a lazy uppercut
and Aldo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aldo blocks a head kick by Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tszyu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aldo on the side of the head.
Tszyu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aldo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Tszyu lands a nice looking body shot.
Aldo misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo tries to bum rush Tszyu with a series of wild strikes but Tszyu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tszyu looks to land a combination but Aldo avoids it well.
Tszyu lands with a good body shot.
Aldo misses with a hook. Tszyu ducked under it nicely.
Tszyu misses with a head kick.
Aldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tszyu.
Aldo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aldo ducks under a wild hook from Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tszyu lands a glancing blow to the side of Aldo's head.
Tszyu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kostya Tszyu dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Aldo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tszyu is out of range and Aldo settles back down.
Aldo lands a right hook to the body.
Aldo looks to land a left hand but Tszyu moved out of range nicely.
Aldo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tszyu can pounce on him.
Aldo misses with an uppercut. Tszyu saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Tszyu.
Aldo is looking to counter punch.
Tszyu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tszyu is looking to slow Aldo down with leg kicks.
Tszyu lands a head kick!
Tszyu defending well as Aldo loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tszyu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aldo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tszyu takes one on the button.
Tszyu scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Tszyu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Aldo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aldo throws a hook to the side of Tszyu's head but Tszyu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aldo misses with a two punch combination.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aldo tests Tszyu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aldo.
Tszyu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aldo throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Tszyu counter with a right hand.
Aldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aldo misses the jab.
Aldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tszyu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aldo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Anderson Aldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kostya Tszyu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Aldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aldo misses with a leg kick.
A big right from Aldo misses.
Aldo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tszyu scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aldo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tszyu lands a body shot.
Tszyu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tszyu drops his hands momentarily and Aldo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aldo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Aldo lands with an uppercut that bounces Tszyu off the cage and back into range.
Aldo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tszyu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tszyu looks to throw the jab but Aldo is out of range.
Aldo misses with a body shot. #KD#
Aldo drops Tszyu with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tszyu looks back up at him and smiles so Aldo waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Aldo slips a jab from Tszyu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tszyu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tszyu blocks a jab.
Tszyu tests Aldo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aldo misses with a straight left.
Tszyu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aldo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aldo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tszyu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aldo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Tszyu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tszyu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aldo misses with an uppercut.
Aldo moves out of range as Tszyu strikes.
Aldo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tszyu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aldo.
Tszyu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tszyu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aldo wants to slow Tszyu down by chopping away at his legs.
Aldo is looking to chop away at Tszyu's legs.
Tszyu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tszyu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Aldo takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tszyu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kostya Tszyu.
I think Tszyu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 47:49
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kostya Tszyu! Kostya Tszyu retains his middleweight title!
Kostya Tszyu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Pulse 80 - Kromog vs Yuesheng
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with an uppercut.
Kruglov avoids the body shot from Tszyu.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruglov misses with a hook.
Kruglov tries to close the distance and clinch but Tszyu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kruglov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL#
Kruglov has closed the distance and engaged Tszyu in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tszyu fails to land. #BC#
Kruglov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tszyu misses with an uppercut
and Kruglov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tszyu thows a leg kick but Kruglov checks it
and Kruglov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tszyu misses with an uppercut. Kruglov saw that one coming.
Kruglov moves out of range as Tszyu throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Kruglov.
Tszyu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruglov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tszyu.
We've been informed that Tszyu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tszyu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Tszyu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tszyu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruglov.
Kruglov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tszyu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Tszyu slips a straight right by Kruglov.
Good standup being displayed there by Kruglov as he connects with a hook.
Tszyu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kruglov swings widly with a right hand
and Tszyu counters with a straight right hand.
Tszyu feints a jab promting Kruglov to slip. Tszyu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kruglov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tszyu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruglov.
Tszyu throws a hook but Kruglov blocks it.
Tszyu throws a hook but Kruglov avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tszyu checks a leg kick.
A combination from Kruglov does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Tszyu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tszyu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruglov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tszyu manages to circle out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruglov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Kruglov.
Kruglov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruglov throws a looping overhand right but Tszyu ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Kruglov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
The fighters circling - Tszyu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tszyu is looking to chop away at Kruglov's legs.
Kruglov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tszyu tries a head kick but it misses.
Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tszyu.
As Tszyu tries to get set, Kruglov tries to push him back and clinch up but Tszyu manages to avoid the attempt.
Tszyu throws a body punch but Kruglov moves out of range.
Tszyu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruglov manages to avoid it.
Tszyu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kruglov scoring well with a low kick there.
Tszyu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruglov.
As Kruglov backs off Tszyu throws a huge counter combo but Kruglov manages to avoid it all.
Tszyu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kruglov slips a straight right by Tszyu.
Tszyu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruglov throws out the jab.
Tszyu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tszyu misses with a looping left.#CL#
Kruglov moves into the clinch.
Kruglov is looking to control Tszyu's arms but Tszyu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kruglov has his back to the cage.
Kruglov scores with a knee to the head. #T3#
Kruglov lands a hook that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Kruglov misses with a body punch.
Tszyu blocking some punches.
Tszyu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Kruglov.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kruglov obliges.
Kruglov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Tszyu gets through Kruglov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov is trying to pull guard but Tszyu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kruglov fails to land.
Tszyu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tszyu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tszyu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tszyu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tszyu lands with a light punch inside.
Kruglov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tszyu.
Kruglov is trying to pull guard but Tszyu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tszyu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tszyu blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kruglov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tszyu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tszyu misses with a body punch.
Kruglov blocking some punches.
Kruglov looking to throw knees to the head but Tszyu is blocking nicely.
Kruglov looking to throw knees to the head but Tszyu is blocking nicely.
Kruglov blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruglov.
Kruglov prevents a body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Kruglov.
Tszyu misses with a knee to the head.
Tszyu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kruglov or not. #BC#
Kruglov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right-left combo lands from Tszyu.
Kruglov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tszyu misses with a left hand
and Tszyu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tszyu scoring well with a low kick there.
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 Anton Kruglov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kruglov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kruglov lands with a nice body punch.
Tszyu staying out of range there.
Kruglov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tszyu throws out a leg kick but Kruglov moves out of range and Tszyu only half commits.
As Tszyu tries to get set, Kruglov tries to push him back and clinch up but Tszyu manages to avoid the attempt.
Tszyu throws a lazy right hand but Kruglov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tszyu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruglov walks into a jab.
Kruglov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tszyu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruglov.
Tszyu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruglov moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Kruglov misses.
Tszyu connects with a body shot.
Kruglov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tszyu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruglov scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Kruglov misses with a looping right.
Tszyu throws out a counter right but Kruglov avoids it with no problem.
Tszyu ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
Tszyu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kruglov lands an overhand right.
Kruglov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kruglov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tszyu throws a big shot that misses.
Tszyu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kruglov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruglov looks to throw the jab but Tszyu is out of range.
Tszyu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tszyu misses with a leg kick
and Kruglov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tszyu jabs Kruglov right on the nose. Kruglov blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tszyu throws a head kick that Kruglov semi-blocks.
Tszyu misses with a body shot.
Kruglov avoids the head kick by Tszyu. #T2#
Tszyu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tszyu looks to land a combination but Kruglov avoids it well.
Tszyu swings for the body but Kruglov moves out of range.
Tszyu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kruglov cracks Tszyu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tszyu ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a body shot but no joy.
Tszyu lands a head kick. Kruglov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tszyu scores with a kick to the body.
Tszyu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruglov misses with a double jab.
Tszyu throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Kruglov.
Tszyu feints a counter leg kick.
Kruglov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tszyu.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Kruglov misses with a looping left.
Tszyu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tszyu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tszyu blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Kruglov.
Tszyu lands with a nice body punch.
Tszyu throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruglov misses with a looping right.
Tszyu with a hook.
Kruglov motions for Tszyu to come forward. Kruglov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kruglov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kruglov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tszyu blocks a head kick by Kruglov.
Tszyu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tszyu just misses with a punch to the body.
Tszyu missing with a left hand there. Kruglov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tszyu scores with a jab. Kruglov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Kruglov misses with a straight left.
Tszyu throws a right hand that misses
and Kruglov counters with a good low kick that Tszyu was not able to check.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruglov throws out a loose jab but Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruglov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Tszyu.
Tszyu connects with a body shot.
A big left from Kruglov misses.
Kruglov with a nice cross.
A jab from Kruglov misses.
Tszyu throws a sloppy head kick
letting Kruglov counter with a right hand.
Tszyu checks the leg kick.
Tszyu misses with a body shot.
Kruglov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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 Anton Kruglov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Kruglov tries to clinch there but Tszyu circles away.
Kruglov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tszyu swats away the attempt to clinch by Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tszyu missing with a left hand there. Kruglov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruglov drops his hands momentarily and Tszyu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kruglov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sloppy strikes from Kruglov. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Tszyu misses.
Tszyu slips under a jab from Kruglov.
Kruglov tries to work over Tszyu's front leg with a kick but Tszyu checks it.
Tszyu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tszyu scores with a hook.
Kruglov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Kruglov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tszyu connects with a body shot.
Tszyu throws a poor cross that misses
and Tszyu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kruglov slips a straight right by Tszyu.
Kruglov jabs Tszyu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kruglov punishes Tszyu's body with a nice straight punch.
Kruglov throws a body punch but Tszyu moves out of range.
Tszyu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kruglov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tszyu momentarily.
Kruglov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kruglov is looking to chop away at Tszyu's legs.
Kruglov throws a head kick but Tszyu moves out of range.
Kruglov avoids the body shot from Tszyu.
Kruglov moves in looking to clinch but Tszyu pushes him off.
Kruglov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tszyu counters with a left to the body.
Kruglov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Kruglov.
Tszyu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kruglov throws a looping overhand right but Tszyu ducks down to avoid it.
Tszyu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kruglov with a body shot.
Tszyu moves out of range as Kruglov strikes.
Kruglov defending well as Tszyu loads up on a big left hand.
Kruglov throws an off balance right hand
and Tszyu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kruglov tries to clinch there but Tszyu circles away.
Kruglov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tszyu.
Tszyu lands with a shot to the body.
Tszyu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Tszyu misses with a body shot.
Kruglov blocks a head kick by Tszyu.
Kruglov tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Tszyu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kruglov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Tszyu misses.#T3#
Kruglov looks to land a left hand but Tszyu moved out of range nicely.
Kruglov throws a series of punches but Tszyu moves out of range.
Tszyu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tszyu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruglov.
Tszyu just misses with a punch to the body.
Tszyu stalks Kruglov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kruglov's face. Kruglov staggers backwards, shaken.
Tszyu lands a really nice looking cross but Kruglov seems unphased.
Kruglov cracks Tszyu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tszyu slips a jab from Kruglov.
Kruglov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tszyu.
Kruglov misses with a looping left.
Kruglov swinging wildly here.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Tszyu looks to land a left hand but Kruglov moved out of range nicely.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut. Tszyu saw that one coming.
Tszyu looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Tszyu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tszyu blocks a head kick by Kruglov.
Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses.
Kruglov throws the left hand but Tszyu avoids the punch easily.
Kruglov misses with a hook.
Tszyu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kruglov is out of range and Tszyu settles back down.
Tszyu lands a nice looking body shot.
Tszyu slips a straight right by Kruglov.
Tszyu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kruglov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tszyu scores with a head kick.
Kruglov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kostya Tszyu just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Kruglov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
The fighters circling - Tszyu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Kruglov does it's job there.
Kruglov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruglov throws a shot from downtown. Tszyu moves away and avoids it.
Tszyu misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruglov misses the target.
Tszyu looks to land a right hand but Kruglov moved out of range.
Tszyu throws a head kick that Kruglov semi-blocks.
Jab by Tszyu.
Jab, jab by Kruglov - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov is looking to slow Tszyu down with leg kicks.
Tszyu blocks a jab.
Tszyu throws a good cross that connects.
Kruglov throws a lazy right hand but Tszyu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Kruglov misses its intended target.
Tszyu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Tszyu misses with a straight left.
Kruglov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kruglov looks to throw the jab but Tszyu is out of range.
Kruglov misses with a lunging right hand
and Tszyu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tszyu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tszyu. Kruglov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tszyu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruglov slips under a jab.
Tszyu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kruglov 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 is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruglov.
Jab by Kruglov.
Tszyu slips a straight right by Kruglov.
Kruglov scores with a sloppy right hand. Tszyu should have avoided that one.
Kruglov misses with a hook to the body
letting Tszyu counter with a right hand. #T2#
Tszyu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruglov throws out the jab.
Kruglov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kruglov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tszyu misses with a body shot.
Kruglov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kruglov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tszyu in his tracks.
The fighters circling - Kruglov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tszyu takes one on the button.
Good exchange - Tszyu coming out on top.
Kruglov is looking to clinch but Tszyu is avoiding it.
Tszyu punishes Kruglov's body with a nice straight punch.
Tszyu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tszyu misses with a body punch
and Kruglov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tszyu's knee momentarily.
Tszyu throws a body punch but Kruglov moves out of range. #T3#
Kruglov scores with a hook.
Tszyu misses with a leg kick
and Kruglov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruglov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kruglov tries to move into range but Tszyu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice jab there from Kruglov.
Decent striking displayed by Kruglov there.
Tszyu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruglov.
Kruglov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tszyu.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tszyu.
Kruglov connects with a leg kick. Tszyu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kruglov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tszyu.
Kruglov throws a front kick aimed at Tszyu's knee but Tszyu avoids it well.
Tszyu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruglov looks to land a combination but Tszyu avoids it well. #T4#
Tszyu misses with a wild body shot.
Kruglov throwing a counter right hand but Tszyu manages to avoid it.
Tszyu swings for the body but Kruglov moves out of range.
Tszyu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tszyu. Kruglov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tszyu cracks Kruglov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tszyu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kruglov staying out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Kruglov as he connects with a hook.
Tszyu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tszyu moves away from the strike by Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kruglov blocks a head kick by Tszyu.
Nice defenses there by Kruglov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Kostya Tszyu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
#R5#
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kruglov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruglov with a nice cross.
Kruglov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kruglov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tszyu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruglov manages to avoid it.
Tszyu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kruglov misses with a double jab.
Kruglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tszyu is just out of range.
Tszyu looks to throw the jab but Kruglov is out of range.
Tszyu loads up on a big right hand but Kruglov slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Kruglov misses its intended target.
Tszyu swings for the body but Kruglov moves out of range.
Tszyu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
An inside leg kick from Tszyu misses. #T1#
Kruglov missing with a left hand there. Tszyu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tszyu throws a body punch but Kruglov moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Tszyu there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kruglov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tszyu avoids the body shot from Kruglov.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tszyu.
Tszyu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tszyu throws a leg kick #CL#
and Kruglov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kruglov landing knees to the body.
Tszyu is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kruglov blocking some punches.
Kruglov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kruglov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Tszyu tries to throw a body punch but Kruglov avoids it by throwing Tszyu back against the cage.
Tszyu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kruglov has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Kruglov lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tszyu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kruglov blocks an uppercut.
Kruglov scores with a shot to the side of Tszyu's head.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but Tszyu blocks with his arms.
Kruglov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tszyu.
Kruglov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kruglov stalling.
Kruglov can't find room to land a body shot as Tszyu controls the action.
Kruglov tries to pull guard but Tszyu won't allow it.
Tszyu throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tszyu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tszyu tries to work over Kruglov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tszyu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kruglov crunches a lovely knee into Tszyu's ribcage.
Tszyu trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
Kruglov lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Kruglov breaks from the clinch.
Kruglov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tszyu throws out the jab.
Kruglov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kruglov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tszyu.
Kruglov misses with a looping left.
Tszyu misses with a two punch combination.
Kruglov stuns Tszyu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kruglov loads up on a big right hand but Tszyu slips the punch.
Tszyu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tszyu slips a straight right by Kruglov.
Kruglov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tszyu thumps Kruglov with a low kick.
Tszyu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruglov lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Kruglov swings widly with a right hand
and Tszyu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruglov misses with a looping right.
Tszyu jabs Kruglov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tszyu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruglov.
Kruglov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tszyu! But no joy.
A jab from Tszyu misses.
Tszyu misses with a looping left.
Tszyu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tszyu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tszyu throws a head kick but Kruglov moves out of range.
Tszyu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kruglov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Kruglov forces Tszyu back against the cage and clinches.
Tszyu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tszyu avoiding damage as Kruglov throws knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Kruglov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kruglov 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 48:48
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:47
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Anton Kruglov retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: Pulse 72 - Tszyu vs Chonan
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Tszyu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chonan circles away quickly and effectively.
Tszyu sets himself, and Chonan steps forward looking for the clinch! Tszyu avoids it this time.
Tszyu keeps the fight on the outside.
Tszyu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tszyu misses with a hook.
Tszyu sets himself, and Chonan steps forward looking for the clinch! Tszyu avoids it this time.
Chonan moves to clinch but Tszyu breaks away
and Tszyu counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Piranha Chonan has been cut.
Tszyu scores with a nice head shot.
Tszyu throws a series of punches but Chonan avoids them all with ease.
Piranha Chonan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tszyu throws a hook to the side of Chonan's head but Chonan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chonan takes one to the side of the head.
Chonan closes the distance but Tszyu moves to the side
and Tszyu counters with a three punch combo that has Chonan backing up. Chonan nods at Tszyu to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Tszyu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chonan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chonan wants to clinch
and Tszyu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chonan tries to close the distance and clinch but Tszyu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chonan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tszyu is looking for a counter combo.
Tszyu scores with a one two! Chonan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chonan moves to clinch but Tszyu breaks away
and Tszyu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tszyu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Montreal Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Chonan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tszyu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tszyu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chonan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tszyu counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Tszyu lands a jab to the head.
Chonan moves out of range as Tszyu strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chonan is looking to clinch but Tszyu is avoiding it.
Chonan tries to clinch there but Tszyu circles away. #CL2#
Chonan moves into the clinch.
Chonan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Tszyu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chonan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chonan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tszyu.
Tszyu is trying to break free.
Chonan lands a right hand.
Tszyu misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Tszyu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chonans head.
Tszyu lands with a light punch inside.
Chonan blocks an uppercut.
Tszyu lands with a light punch inside.
Tszyu struggles to land a body shot inside as Chonan controls his hands.
Tszyu swings wildly with an uppercut but Chonan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tszyu is leaning against Chonan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tszyu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chonan's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chonan.
A head punch on the inside from Chonan fails to land.
Tszyu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chonan can't find room to land a body shot as Tszyu controls the action.
Tszyu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tszyu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tszyu throws a head punch that misses.
Tszyu misses with a punch to the body.
Tszyu lands a right hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chonan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T4#
Tszyu connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Tszyu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chonan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tszyu counters with a straight right hand.
Tszyu keeps the fight on the outside.
Tszyu thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tszyu's corner calls for a 1-2. Tszyu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chonan tries to clinch there but Tszyu circles away. #CL2#
Chonan drives through and clinches with Tszyu against the cage.
Tszyu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chonan prevents Tszyu from breaking the clinch.
Chonan tries to throw a body punch but Tszyu avoids it by throwing Chonan back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kostya Tszyu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Piranha Chonan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tszyu circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Tszyu misses the target.
Chonan wants to clinch up but Tszyu keeps it at a distance.
Tszyu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chonan doesn't manage to clinch there - Tszyu circles away.
Chonan 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 is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tszyu circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Chonan has managed to clinch.
Tszyu throws a punch but it's blocked by Chonan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tszyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chonan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chonan blocking some punches. #BC#
Tszyu breaks the clinch.
Tszyu throws a looping overhand right but Chonan ducks down to avoid it.
Chonan tries to clinch there but Tszyu circles away.
Tszyu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kostya Tszyu is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Chonan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tszyu throws a nice looking combination but Chonan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tszyu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Chonan counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chonan.
Chonan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tszyu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chonan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tszyu misses with a body punch.
Chonan just leaning against Tszyu, taking a breather.
Tszyu lands with a right to the head.
Chonan has Tszyu pressed against the cage.
Tszyu working hard to break the clinch.
Tszyu blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Tszyu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kostya Tszyu has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Tszyu manages to break the clinch.
Chonan tries to clinch there but Tszyu circles away.
Tszyu misses with a wild body shot.
Tszyu throws a series of punches but Chonan avoids them all with ease.
Tszyu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chonan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tszyu.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chonan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tszyu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chonan tries to clinch but Tszyu is having none of it.
Tszyu throws a head kick but Chonan moves out of range.
Kostya Tszyu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chonan wants to clinch up but Tszyu keeps it at a distance.
Tszyu misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Chonan tries to clinch up.
Tszyu misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Chonan counters by clinching up.
Tszyu swings wildly with an uppercut but Chonan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chonan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tszyu.
Tszyu being controlled against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tszyu - that landed with a thud.
Tszyu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chonan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tszyu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chonan can turn it around.
Chonan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tszyu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tszyu lands a hook that snaps the head of Chonan backwards.
Tszyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Tszyu gets through Chonan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Chonan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tszyu.
Chonan avoiding damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with a punch to the body.
Tszyu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tszyu.
Chonan is looking to control Tszyu's arms but Tszyu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chonan has his back to the cage.
Tszyu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tszyu misses with a punch on the inside.
Tszyu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chonan can do to turn this around?
Tszyu lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Chonan.
Chonan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tszyu up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tszyu fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kostya Tszyu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Piranha Chonan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Chonan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chonan moves to clinch but Tszyu breaks away
and Tszyu counters with an inside leg kick.
Tszyu throws a sloppy head kick and Chonan moves out of range easily.
Tszyu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Some wild striking there from Tszyu.
Chonan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tszyu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
That has opened up Piranha Chonan's cut even more.#T1#
Chonan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tszyu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tszyu pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chonan back to the cage. Tszyu follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tszyu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chonan eats them both and turns towards Tszyu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#
The cut above Piranha Chonan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Chonan tries to clinch up.
Chonan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chonan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tszyu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chonan moves in looking to clinch but Tszyu pushes him off.
Chonan blocks a jab.#CL2#
Chonan closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chonan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chonan misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chonan blocking some punches.
Tszyu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chonan prevents a body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Chonan.
Chonan blocking some punches.
Tszyu swings wildly with an uppercut but Chonan uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Tszyu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tszyu tries to bum rush Chonan with a series of wild strikes but Chonan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chonan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tszyu thinks about countering with a head kick.
Chonan tries to move into range but Tszyu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chonan tries to clinch
and Tszyu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chonan thinking.
Chonan tries to clinch but Tszyu moves away
and Tszyu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3##CL2#
Chonan rushes Tszyu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chonan misses with some punches.
Chonan lands with a short shot to the head.
Chonan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tszyu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Chonan.
Tszyu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tszyu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chonan's elbow.
Chonan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chonan.
Tszyu blocks a body shot from Chonan.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tszyu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chonan lands an uppercut.
Tszyu swings wildly with an uppercut but Chonan uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Chonan is pushing Tszyu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Tszyu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chonan tries to clinch up but Tszyu circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Tszyu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chonan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tszyu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tszyu tries to bum rush Chonan with a series of wild strikes but Chonan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chonan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tszyu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tszyu misses with a double jab.
Chonan looks to clinch
and Tszyu counters with a three punch combo that has Chonan backing up. Chonan nods at Tszyu to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kostya Tszyu clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Piranha Chonan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Tszyu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tszyu counters with a nice body shot.
Tszyu circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Tszyu to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
Piranha Chonan's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Tszyu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chonan's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tszyu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chonan wants to clinch.#T1#
Chonan wants to clinch up but Tszyu keeps it at a distance.
Tszyu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chonan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tszyu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chonan tries to clinch but Tszyu moves out of range.
Chonan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chonan tries to clinch but Tszyu moves away
and Tszyu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Piranha Chonan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kostya Tszyu!
Kostya Tszyu retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Kostya Tszyu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Pulse 67: Aldo vs Tszyu II
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Tszyu checks a leg kick.
Tszyu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been informed that Tszyu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tszyu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aldo circles away quickly and effectively.
Aldo tries a low kick but Tszyu avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Aldo.
Tszyu misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Tszyu.
Aldo cracks Tszyu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tszyu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aldo under the eye.
Tszyu avoids the body shot from Aldo.
Aldo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aldo throws a body punch but Tszyu moves out of range.
Aldo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tszyu lands with a kick to the temple. Aldo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo slips a jab and a cross from Tszyu. #T1#
Aldo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aldo keeps Tszyu at a distance using the push kick.
Aldo thows a leg kick but Tszyu checks it
letting Tszyu counter with a right hand.
Aldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tszyu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aldo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tszyu scrambles back to his feet.
Tszyu works over Aldo's head and body with a nice combination.#CL#
Aldo pushes Tszyu up against the cage in a clinch.
Tszyu misses with the head strike.
Aldo misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tszyu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
Aldo is trying to maintain a safe position but Tszyu gets an underhook and turns Aldo into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tszyu.
Aldo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Aldo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Tszyu lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Aldo.
Tszyu cracks Aldo with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Tszyu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aldo scores with a nice strike.
Aldo looks to land a right hand but Tszyu moved out of range.
Aldo digs a good hook to Tszyu's body.
Tszyu misses with a few strikes there.
Tszyu throws a hook to the side of Aldo's head but Aldo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tszyu thumps Aldo with a low kick.
Tszyu connects with a solid leg kick.
Tszyu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tszyu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tszyu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tszyu checks a low kick from Aldo.#T3#
Tszyu misses with a looping left.
Tszyu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aldo.
Tszyu scores with a head kick.
Aldo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aldo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tszyu circles away quickly and effectively.
Tszyu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tszyu moves away from the strike by Aldo.
Tszyu keeps the fight on the outside.
Tszyu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Aldo scores with a jab. Tszyu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aldo throws an off balance right hand
and Tszyu counters with a left and a right that stings Aldo.
Aldo throws a poor cross that misses
and Tszyu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aldo thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aldo misses with an uppercut. Tszyu saw that one coming.
It seemed like Tszyu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tszyu blocks a jab.
Aldo throws a head kick that half lands. #T4#
Aldo is looking to score with low kicks.
Aldo throws a lazy uppercut
and Tszyu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tszyu swings for the body but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo throws a jab but it's blocked by Tszyu.
Tszyu feints a counter leg kick.
Aldo 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 staying out of range there.
Tszyu throws a fast counter high kick but Aldo manages to duck under it in time.
Aldo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Aldo missing with a left hand there. Tszyu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tszyu defending well as Aldo loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aldo misses with an uppercut. Tszyu saw that one coming.
Tszyu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aldo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tszyu circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tszyu! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but 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.
#R2#
Aldo scores with a hook.
Tszyu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aldo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tszyu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tszyu misses with a body shot.
Aldo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tszyu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aldo.
Tszyu is looking for the big counter here.
Tszyu throws a shot from downtown. Aldo moves away and avoids it.
Aldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tszyu moves away.
Tszyu throws a hook but Aldo blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Aldo clinches.
Aldo struggles to land a body shot inside as Tszyu controls his hands.
Aldo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aldo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aldo lands a right hand. #T1#
Tszyu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right hook to the body lands for Aldo.
Aldo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Aldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aldo lands with a light punch inside.
Aldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aldo. #BC2#
Tszyu breaks from the clinch.
Aldo misses with an uppercut
and Tszyu counters with a left and a right that stings Aldo.
Aldo lands with an uppercut that bounces Tszyu off the cage and back into range.
Aldo throws a front kick aimed at Tszyu's knee but Tszyu avoids it well.
Aldo misses with an uppercut. Tszyu saw that one coming.
Aldo jabs at Tszyu's body.
Tszyu throws an off balance right hand
and Aldo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tszyu slips a jab from Aldo.
Tszyu throws out a counter right but Aldo avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Aldo lands with a cross.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aldo, right into the meat.
Tszyu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aldo throws an off balance right hand
and Tszyu counters with a three punch combo that has Aldo backing up. Aldo nods at Tszyu to acknowledge the strikes.
No joy there for Tszyu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tszyu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Aldo misses its target.
Aldo wants to clinch
and Tszyu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aldo moves in looking to clinch but Tszyu pushes him off.
Aldo throws a big shot that misses.
Aldo looks to clinch
and Aldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tszyu moves away.#T3#
Aldo slips a jab from Tszyu.
Tszyu takes one to the chin there.
Aldo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aldo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tszyu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aldo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tszyu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aldo moves away.
Aldo misses with a wild combination.
Aldo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tszyu looks to score with a jab to the body but Aldo is just out of range.
Aldo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kostya Tszyu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aldo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aldo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Aldo misses with a hook.
Aldo misses with an uppercut.
Aldo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tszyu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tszyu.
Aldo missing with a left hand there. Tszyu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aldo tries to clinch there but Tszyu circles away.
Tszyu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aldo throws a body punch but Tszyu moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Tszyu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aldo throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Aldo misses.
Aldo throws out a leg kick but Tszyu moves out of range and Aldo only half commits.
Aldo throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Aldo dominated that second round.
That's time! Aldo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Tszyu throws a big shot that misses.
Tszyu digs a good body shot into Aldo's ribs.#CL#
Aldo moves into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tszyu tries to break free but Aldo pushes him back against the cage.
Tszyu lands a hook that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
Aldo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tszyu's elbow.
Tszyu misses with some punches.
Tszyu blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Tszyu breaks the clinch.
Tszyu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo misses with a left hand
and Tszyu counters with a nice uppercut.
Aldo throws a right hand that Tszyu ducks under and follows up with a left that Tszyu also avoids with ease.
Aldo lands a nice looking body kick.
Aldo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tszyu.#T1#
Aldo stuns Tszyu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tszyu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tszyu throws a series of punches but Aldo avoids them all with ease.
Tszyu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Aldo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aldo misses with a body shot
and Tszyu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tszyu needs to keep his hands up - Aldo had a free shot at his head there.
Tszyu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Aldo. That's going to slow Tszyu down.
Aldo misses with a hook. Tszyu ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tszyu! But no joy.
Tszyu misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Good work by Tszyu as he checks the leg kick.
Nice body punch from Aldo.
Aldo lands a really nice looking cross but Tszyu seems unphased.
Aldo misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Tszyu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tszyu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aldo throws a lazy right hand but Tszyu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tszyu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tszyu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No joy there for Tszyu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tszyu throws a looping overhand right but Aldo ducks down to avoid it.
Aldo lands a really nice looking cross but Tszyu seems unphased. #T3#
Tszyu cracks Aldo with a good jab.
Tszyu walks into a left hand.
Tszyu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tszyu ducks under a wild hook from Aldo.
Aldo loads up on a big right hand but Tszyu slips the punch.
Aldo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tszyu in his tracks.
Aldo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tszyu. That did some damage!
Aldo's corner calls for a 1-2. Aldo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tszyu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tszyu throws a body shot but no joy.
Aldo is looking to counter punch.
Tszyu misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Aldo does no damage.
Tszyu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tszyu loads up on a big right hand but Aldo slips the punch.
Tszyu lands with a nice combination. Aldo backs away looking to recover.
Tszyu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tszyu misses with a hook. Aldo ducked under it nicely.
Tszyu misses with a left hand
enabling Aldo to counter with a crisp jab.
Aldo jabs Tszyu right on the nose. Tszyu blinks but takes it well.
Tszyu misses with an uppercut. Aldo saw that one coming.
Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aldo.
Aldo misses with an uppercut.
Tszyu slips a jab from Aldo.
Aldo throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Aldo clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Tszyu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Tszyu.
Aldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tszyu.
Left hook, right uppercut from Aldo.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
Aldo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tszyu is out of range and Aldo settles back down.
Aldo staying out of range there.
Aldo lands a glancing blow to the side of Tszyu's head.
Aldo throws a leg kick
and Aldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aldo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tszyu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aldo throws a right hand that misses
and Tszyu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aldo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Aldo throws a hook to the side of Tszyu's head but Tszyu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aldo scores with a jab. Tszyu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aldo throws a series of punches but Tszyu avoids them all with ease.
Despite the aggression on Tszyu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tszyu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tszyu misses with a body kick.#KD2#
Tszyu lands a left and a right that send Aldo crashing to the mat, dazed. Tszyu thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Aldo is rocked!
Aldo misses with a low kick as Tszyu jumps back.
Oh Aldo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aldo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tszyu checks the leg kick.
Tszyu lands a nice shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Aldo drops his hands momentarily. Tszyu doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Aldo staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Aldo doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kostya Tszyu! Kostya Tszyu retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Kostya Tszyu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Pulse 63 - Aldo vs Tszyu
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Aldo scores with a head kick.
We've been informed that Tszyu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Aldo tries to land a front kick but Tszyu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aldo throws a low kick but Tszyu avoids it.
We've been told by Aldo's head coaches at Hellfire Antechamber that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Aldo has closed the distance and engaged Tszyu in a clinch.
Aldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aldos head.
Tszyu managing to block the knees to the body from Aldo.
Aldo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tszyu tries to work over Aldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Aldo obliges.
Aldo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Aldo - that landed with a thud.
Tszyu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
A short left from Aldo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldo scores with a shoulder strike.
Tszyu wants to get back to striking at distance but Aldo won't allow it.
Tszyu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tszyu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aldo takes a shot to the head.
Tszyu throws a head punch that misses.
Aldo presses Tszyu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1##BC2#
Tszyu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aldo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tszyu counters with a nice uppercut.
Tszyu lands an overhand right.
Tszyu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aldo moves out of range of the body kick from Tszyu.
Tszyu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aldo throws the left hand but Tszyu avoids the punch easily.
Aldo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aldo connects with a solid leg kick.
Tszyu fails to land with a series of punches.
Aldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tszyu misses with a jab to the body
and Aldo counters with a nice uppercut.
Tszyu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tszyu looks to score with a jab to the body but Aldo is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aldo scores with a jab to the body.
Aldo throws a hook but Tszyu blocks it.#T2#
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.
Tszyu moves forwards but Aldo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Tszyu circles away.
Tszyu digs a good hook to Aldo's body.
Aldo is looking to clinch but Tszyu is avoiding it.
Tszyu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aldo. Aldo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tszyu blocks a low kick nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Aldo. Those never looked like landing.
Tszyu slips under a jab from Aldo.
Aldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aldo cracks Tszyu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tszyu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aldo.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tszyu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tszyu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aldo with a body shot.
Tszyu lands a body shot. #T3#
Tszyu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aldo.
Tszyu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aldo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tszyu catches Aldo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tszyu checks a leg kick.
Aldo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tszyu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aldo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tszyu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aldo throws a head kick but Tszyu moves out of range.
Tszyu throws a body punch but Aldo moves out of range.
Tszyu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aldo is able to avoid easily.
Aldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aldo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tszyu has time to react.
Aldo swings for the body but Tszyu moves out of range.
Aldo backing away here, and Tszyu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tszyu missing with a left hand there. Aldo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tszyu misses the body punch
and Tszyu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldo misses with a low kick.
Aldo throws a jab when Tszyu was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Tszyu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tszyu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aldo moves away.
Aldo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aldo avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from Tszyu.
An attempted straight right counter from Aldo misses the target.
A left and a right from Tszyu both land. Nice combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tszyu. Aldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aldo lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aldo misses with a left hand
and Tszyu counters with a straight right hand.
Aldo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aldo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aldo misses with a looping left.
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 Anderson Aldo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Tszyu. That snapped Aldo's head back.
Aldo moves away from the strike by Tszyu.
Aldo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Aldo avoids the body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aldo moves away.
Tszyu misses the jab.
Tszyu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aldo misses with an uppercut.
Aldo swings widly with a right hand
and Tszyu counters with a straight right hand.
Aldo throws an overhand right that lands on Tszyu's shoulder, as Tszyu tries to avoid the shot.
Tszyu throws a body punch but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tszyu misses with a looping left.
It looked like Aldo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tszyu looks to land a right hand but Aldo moved out of range.
Tszyu misses with a hook to the body
enabling Aldo to counter with a crisp jab.
Aldo staying out of range there.
Aldo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tszyu defending well as Aldo loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Aldo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tszyu swats away the attempt to clinch by Aldo.
Aldo wants to clinch up but Tszyu keeps it at a distance.
Tszyu misses with a straight left.
Tszyu throws a body shot but no joy.
Tszyu thuds a left hand into Aldo's body.
Aldo avoids the body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu walks into a straight right hand from Aldo.
Tszyu throws the kick towards the body but Aldo avoids it.
Aldo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tszyu connects with a body shot.
Tszyu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aldo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tszyu blocks a jab.
Aldo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tszyu blocks a jab.
Tszyu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tszyu staying out of range there.
Aldo checks a leg kick.
Aldo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tszyu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tszyu needs to keep his hands up - Aldo had a free shot at his head there.
Aldo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aldo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aldo throws the left hand but Tszyu avoids the punch easily.
Aldo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tszyu counters with a straight right hand.
Tszyu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aldo misses with a hook
and Tszyu counters with a nice body kick.
Tszyu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Aldo missing with a left hand there. Tszyu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tszyu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tszyu punishes Aldo's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tszyu cracks a nice hook into Aldo's ribs.
Tszyu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tszyu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aldo misses with a looping right.
Aldo digs a good hook to Tszyu's body.
Aldo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tszyu lands a glancing blow to the side of Aldo's head.
Aldo misses with a hook.
Aldo misses the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Tszyu blocks the leg kick.
Aldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aldo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tszyu's sensitive parts. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tszyu wants to slow Aldo down by chopping away at his legs.
Tszyu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tszyu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tszyu throws a right hand that Aldo ducks under and follows up with a left that Aldo also avoids with ease.
Aldo slips a straight right by Tszyu.
Tszyu lands with a right hand.
Tszyu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aldo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #KD#
Aldo lands a left and a right that send Tszyu crashing to the mat, dazed. Aldo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Tszyu is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Kostya Tszyu has been cut.
Aldo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tszyu circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tszyu loads up on a big right hand but Aldo slips the punch.
It looked like Aldo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aldo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tszyu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Aldo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kostya Tszyu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Tszyu moves away from the strike by Aldo.
A punch lands to the side of Tszyu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tszyu moves away.
And Tszyu responds with a good body kick, but Aldo manages to step out the way in time.
Tszyu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aldo throws out the jab.
Tszyu takes one to the chin there.
A right-left combo lands from Tszyu. #CL#
Aldo has closed the distance and engaged Tszyu in a clinch.
Tszyu misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Tszyu.
Tszyu swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aldo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aldo misses with a punch to the body.
Tszyu scores with a shot to the side of Aldo's head.
Tszyu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Aldo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Anderson Aldo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aldo misses with some punches.
Tszyu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Aldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Tszyu breaks the clinch.
Aldo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aldo throws out a powerful jab.
Tszyu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Tszyu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tszyu misses with a body kick.
Aldo avoids the body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu ducks under a wild hook from Aldo.
Tszyu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aldo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aldo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aldo defending well as Tszyu loads up on a big left hand.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses.
Aldo lands an overhand right.
Tszyu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Tszyu.
The fighters circling - Aldo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tszyu! But no joy.#T2#
Tszyu throws the left hand but Aldo avoids the punch easily.
Aldo moves out of range of the body kick from Tszyu.
A combination from Aldo does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tszyu scores with a shot to the body.
Tszyu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aldo on the side of the head.
Aldo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Tszyu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tszyu misses with a body kick.
Good exchange - Tszyu coming out on top.
Aldo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tszyu's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aldo. Tszyu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aldo throws a right hand that Tszyu ducks under and follows up with a left that Tszyu also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Tszyu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aldo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tszyu counters with a stiff right hand.
Good shot there by Aldo.#T3#
Aldo misses with a jab to the body
and Tszyu counters with a left to the body.
Aldo fails to land with a series of punches.
Tszyu lands a nice hook to Aldo's body. Aldo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tszyu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab from Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a body punch but Aldo moves out of range.
Tszyu takes one to the side of the head.
Tszyu just misses with a punch to the body.
Aldo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aldo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tszyu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slow jab from Aldo misses its intended target.
Aldo misses with a wild body shot.
Aldo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tszyu lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tszyu misses with an uppercut.
Aldo lands a nice hook to Tszyu's body. Tszyu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
A lazy left from Aldo finds it's target.
Aldo misses with a lunging right hand
and Tszyu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tszyu jabs Aldo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tszyu misses with a body kick.
Aldo slips a straight right by Tszyu.
Aldo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aldo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tszyu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aldo defending well as Tszyu loads up on a big left hand.
Aldo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tszyu scores with a shot to the body.
Aldo scores with a jab. Tszyu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aldo misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Aldo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tszyu, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Anderson Aldo did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Kostya Tszyu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Aldo misses with a wild body shot.
Tszyu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aldo.
Tszyu misses with a leg kick.
Aldo throwing a counter right hand but Tszyu manages to avoid it.
Aldo tries to clinch up but Tszyu circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Aldo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aldo is looking to clinch.
Aldo throws a big shot that misses.
Aldo looks to throw the jab but Tszyu is out of range.
Aldo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aldo jabs Tszyu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Tszyu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aldo. Tszyu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tszyu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aldo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aldo tries to clinch but Tszyu moves out of range. #T1#
Tszyu lands a slapping body shot.
Tszyu is looking to score with low kicks.
Aldo throws a hook but Tszyu avoids it easily.
Tszyu throws the kick towards the body but Aldo avoids it.
A cross from Aldo lands.
Tszyu motions for Aldo to come forward. Tszyu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Aldo misses the target.
Aldo throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Tszyu to counter with a crisp jab.
Tszyu throws a looping overhand right but Aldo ducks down to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Tszyu blocks the leg kick.
Tszyu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tszyu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aldo.
Tszyu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aldo manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Aldo misses the target.
Tszyu lands with a nice body punch.
Tszyu dodges the punch combination from Aldo. #T2#
Nice cross by Tszyu.
Aldo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tszyu looks to score with a jab to the body but Aldo is just out of range.
Aldo throwing a counter right hand but Tszyu manages to avoid it.
Tszyu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aldo counters with a three punch combo that has Tszyu backing up. Tszyu nods at Aldo to acknowledge the strikes.
Tszyu misses with a body kick.
Aldo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tszyu moves away.
Tszyu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tszyu! But no joy.
Aldo cracks Tszyu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tszyu just misses with a punch to the body.
Tszyu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tszyu misses with a wild body shot.
Aldo throwing a counter right hand but Tszyu manages to avoid it.#T3#
Aldo is looking to score with low kicks.
Aldo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aldo misses with a double jab.
Tszyu throws a leg kick which misses Aldo's front leg but catches the back leg as Aldo tries to avoid it.
Tszyu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aldos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aldo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aldo throws a hook to the side of Tszyu's head but Tszyu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tszyu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tszyu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Aldo sizes up Tszyu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aldo misses with an uppercut
and Aldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aldo throws the left hand but Tszyu avoids the punch easily.
Tszyu loads up on a big right hand but Aldo slips the punch.#CL#
Aldo darts in and clinches Tszyu up against the cage.
Aldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tszyu misses with a punch to the body.
Tszyu working hard to break the clinch.
Tszyu tries to work over Aldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aldo.
Tszyu misses with some punches. #BC2#
Tszyu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tszyu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aldo.
Aldo feints and then cracks Tszyu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tszyu down.
Tszyu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tszyu connects with the punch.
Aldo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tszyu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aldo misses with a looping left.
Tszyu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tszyu misses with a body shot.
Aldo defending well as Tszyu loads up on a big left hand.
Aldo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tszyus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Kostya Tszyu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kostya Tszyu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Aldo tries to clinch but Tszyu is having none of it.
Tszyu throws a nice looking combination but Aldo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aldo lands with an overhand left.
Aldo tries to clinch but Tszyu is having none of it.
Tszyu lands a glancing blow to the side of Aldo's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Aldo misses the target.
Tszyu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses.
Aldo avoids the body shot from Tszyu.
Some wild striking there from Aldo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tszyu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Tszyu.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tszyu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aldo misses the jab.
Aldo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aldo throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T1##CL#
Aldo closes the distance and clinches.
Aldo has Tszyu pressed against the cage.
Aldo is struggling to control the position.
Aldo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Good body shot from Tszyu.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Aldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aldo stalling in the clinch but Tszyu improves position. #BC2#
Tszyu manages to break the clinch.
Aldo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aldo avoids the body shot from Tszyu.
Jab, jab by Tszyu - just one landing.
Tszyu lands a body shot.
Tszyu takes a swing at Aldo's ribcage but misses.
Kostya Tszyu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tszyu misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Aldo counter with a right hand. #CL#
Aldo takes the fight into the clinch.
Aldo has a couple of punches blocked by Tszyu.
Aldo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tszyu can't break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Aldo is trying to maintain a safe position but Tszyu gets an underhook and turns Aldo into the cage.
Aldo tries to land a knee to the head but Tszyu blocks with his arms.
Tszyu tries to work over Aldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tszyu scores with a shot to the side of Aldo's head.
Tszyu throws a head punch that misses.
Aldo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tszyu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Tszyu blocking some punches.
Tszyu misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Tszyu.
The referee is keeping an eye on Aldo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tszyu takes a shot to the head.
Aldo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tszyu.
Anderson Aldo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tszyu tries to work over Aldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tszyu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tszyu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tszyu scores with a shot to the side of Aldo's head. #T4#
Tszyu can't find room to land a body shot as Aldo controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tszyu.
Tszyu tries to land knees in the clinch but Aldo avoids the damage to the body.
Tszyu misses with some punches.
Knees to the body from Tszyu.
Aldo lands with a left to the head.
Aldo managing to block the knees to the body from Tszyu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tszyu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
Tszyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tszyu misses with a punch on the inside.
Tszyu lands an uppercut.
Tszyu misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kostya Tszyu.
Well Aldo 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:47
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 48:49
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kostya Tszyu!
Kostya Tszyu is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Kostya Tszyu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 79:Bailey vs Romero 2
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Tszyu jabs at Bradford's body.
Bradford thows a leg kick but Tszyu checks it
and Tszyu counters with a right hand to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bradford. That's going to slow Tszyu down.
Bradford misses with a takedown attempt
and Tszyu counters with a left to the body.
Tszyu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bradford gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tszyu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bradford flicks out a counter leg kick but Tszyu steps away.
Bradford avoids the body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tszyu throws a lazy uppercut
and Bradford counters with a leg kick.
Bradford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tszyu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Bradford walks into a left hand.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Tszyu finds it's target.
Tszyu throws a shot to the body.
Bradford takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bradford throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tszyu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a series of punches but Bradford moves out of range.
Bradford is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tszyu with a body shot.
Bradford lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tszyu will feel that in the morning.
Tszyu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Bradford moves forwards but Tszyu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bradford takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tszyu cracks Bradford with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tszyu cracks Bradford with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#
Bradford is rocked!
Bradford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bradford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bradford throws a head kick that misses.
Bradford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tszyu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bradford lands a nice looking body kick.#T3#
Bradford slips under a jab from Tszyu.
Bradford is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bradford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tszyu.
Bradford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tszyu lands a nice shot to the body.
Tszyu misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bradford counters with a body kick.
Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bradford.
Bradford throws a sloppy head kick and Tszyu moves out of range easily.
It looked like Tszyu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bradford connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Tszyu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bradford counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A jab lands there for Tszyu.
Bradford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Tszyu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tszyu throws a body punch but Bradford moves out of range.
Tszyu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kostya Tszyu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tszyu. Bradford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Tszyu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A counter left hand to the body from Tszyu misses its target.
Tszyu misses with an uppercut.
Bradford feints a counter leg kick.
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.
#R2#
Bradford walks into a straight right hand from Tszyu.
Tszyu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bradford.
Bradford scores with a leg kick.
Tszyu lands a nice looking body shot.
Tszyu swings widly with a right hand
and Bradford counters with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Bradford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tszyu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bradford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tszyu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bradford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Tszyu cracks the inside of Bradford's front leg.
Tszyu jabs at Bradford's body.
Tszyu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bradford can do to turn this around?
Bradford takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bradford throws a lazy head kick
and Tszyu counters with a right hand to the body.
Tszyu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bradford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bradford tries a quick counter leg kick but Tszyu is wise to it.
A leg kick checked by Bradford.
Bradford tried to score with a low kick but Tszyu checks it.
Donk. Tszyu catches Bradford right on the button with a cross.
Tszyu misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Bradford ducks under a wild hook from Tszyu.
Bradford goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Kostya Tszyu has been cut.
Bradford thumps Tszyu with a low kick.
Bradford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tszyu throws a body shot but no joy.
Bradford on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tszyu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bradford pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Bradford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tszyu.
Bradford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tszyu throws out the jab.
Bradford throws a big counter head kick but Tszyu avoids it with no problem.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bradford might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tszyu has got the better of the exchanges.
Tszyu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tszyu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tszyu misses with a right hand
and Bradford counters with a one-two to the body.
Bradford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tszyu misses with a right hand
and Bradford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tszyu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bradford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Tszyu misses the body punch
and Bradford counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tszyu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bradford.
Tszyu connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bradford buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bradford doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bradford takes one to the chin there.
Tszyu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bradford.
Tszyu moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBradford.
A clash of legs there as Bradford blocks the low kick.
Bradford feints a counter leg kick.
Tszyu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kostya Tszyu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kostya Tszyu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tszyu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tszyu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bradford doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bradford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tszyu misses with a looping left.
Bradford throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tszyu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tszyu throws a sloppy body shot
and Bradford counters with a head kick.
Tszyu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Tszyu looks to land a combination but Bradford avoids it well.
Bradford is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tszyu lands a body shot.
Bradford blocks a leg kick.
Bradford avoids the body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bradford feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tszyu's calf.
Tszyu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tszyu, right into the meat.
Kostya Tszyu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Tszyu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bradford doesn't seem bothered though.
Tszyu swinging wildly here.
Tszyu avoids a kick to the body.
Tszyu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tszyu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Tszyu as he connects with a hook.
Bradford lands a glancing blow to the side of Tszyu's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tszyu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tszyu takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Bradford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bradford throws a leg kick but Tszyu moved away.
Nice body punch from Tszyu.
Bradford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tszyu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tszyu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sonny Bradford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tszyu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tszyu misses the body punch
and Bradford counters with a nice leg kick.
Bradford lands a nice looking body kick.#T4#
Tszyu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bradford counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tszyu misses the shot to the body.
Tszyu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bradford.
Tszyu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bradford avoids the body shot from Tszyu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bradford 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 reasonable looking shot to the body. Bradford doesn't seem bothered though.
Tszyu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bradford. Bradford obviously looking to wear him down.

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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kostya Tszyu!
Kostya Tszyu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 74:Pulkkinen vs Bailey 2
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Wiremu tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut there from Wiremu.
Nice jab there from Tszyu.
Wiremu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tszyu.
Wiremu misses with an uppercut. Tszyu saw that one coming.
Aloysius Wiremu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tszyu. Wiremu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wiremu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tszyu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wiremu throws a head kick that misses.
Wiremu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tszyu.
Tszyu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tszyu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tszyu needs to keep his hands up - Wiremu had a free shot at his head there.
Wiremu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tszyu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wiremu manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wiremu 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 is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wiremu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tszyu.
We've been informed that Wiremu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Tszyu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wiremu works the jab nicely.
Wiremu scores with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wiremu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Tszyu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wiremu.
Wiremu closes the distance but Tszyu moves to the side
and Tszyu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wiremu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tszyu avoids the head kick by Wiremu.
Wiremu tries to clinch up but Tszyu circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tszyu. Wiremu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tszyu scores with a nice head shot.
Wiremu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Wiremu.
Wiremu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
A slow jab from Tszyu misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wiremu cracks the inside of Tszyu's front leg.
Wiremu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tszyu is able to avoid easily.
Wiremu is looking to clinch but Tszyu is avoiding it.
Tszyu blocks a head kick by Wiremu.
The crowd cheers as Tszyu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wiremu doesn't seem phased though.
A low kick from Wiremu is predictable there
and Tszyu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wiremu thinking.
Nice cross by Tszyu.
Tszyu lands with a good body shot.
Tszyu moves out of range of the body kick.
Wiremu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tszyu.
Wiremu tries to land a leg kick but Tszyu saw it coming and moves away.
Wiremu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tszyu.
Tszyu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wiremu throws out the jab.
A head kick by Wiremu misses
and Tszyu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wiremu looks winded!#T3#
Tszyu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wiremu at a distance.
Tszyu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Tszyu - just one landing.
Tszyu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tszyu throws a hook to the side of Wiremu's head but Wiremu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wiremu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tszyu with a hook.
Tszyu throws a big shot that misses.
Tszyu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tszyu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wiremu's head.
Wiremu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wiremu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tszyu.
Wiremu scores with a nice head shot.
Nice body punch from Wiremu. #T4#
Tszyu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wiremu counters with a stiff right hand.
Tszyu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wiremu misses with a few strikes there.
Tszyu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wiremu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wiremu motions for Tszyu to come forward. Wiremu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wiremu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wiremu moves in looking to clinch but Tszyu pushes him off.
Tszyu just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Wiremu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wiremu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tszyu.
Tszyu throws out a loose jab but Wiremu uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wiremu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tszyu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tszyu misses with a looping left.
Wiremu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kostya Tszyu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tszyu keeps the fight on the outside.
Tszyu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tszyu scores with a jab to the body.
Tszyu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wiremu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Wiremu rushes Tszyu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wiremu lands with a short shot to the head.
Tszyu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wiremu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tszyu misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Tszyu.
A short uppercut from Tszyu.
Tszyu prevents a body shot from Wiremu.
Tszyu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wiremu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wiremu misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wiremu throws a head punch that misses.
Tszyu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wiremu backwards.
Tszyu struggles to land a body shot inside as Wiremu controls his hands.
Tszyu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wiremu working aggressively here. #T1#
Wiremu scores with a shot to the side of Tszyu's head.
Wiremu misses with a punch on the inside.
Tszyu is working Wiremu over against the cage.
Wiremu is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tszyu.#ROC#
Wiremu is rocked!
Tszyu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wiremu is still on wobbly legs! Can Tszyu finish him?
Tszyu lands a hook that snaps the head of Wiremu backwards.
Wiremu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tszyu creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Wiremu with a big uppercut! Wiremu tries to clinch up but Tszyu pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Wiremu to the mat! Wiremu covers up and Tszyu unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kostya Tszyu!
An out of breath Kostya Tszyu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 69:Johansson vs Orban
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
Bones Junior rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tszyu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bones Junior moves out of range of the strikes.
Tszyu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jonny Bones Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tszyu throws a nice looking combination but Bones Junior bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bones Junior moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bones Junior throws an off balance right hand
and Tszyu counters with a straight right hand.
Bones Junior loads up on a big right hand but Tszyu slips the punch.
As Bones Junior backs off Tszyu throws a huge counter combo but Bones Junior manages to avoid it all.
Bones Junior throws the left hand but Tszyu avoids the punch easily.
Bones Junior lands with a cross.
Tszyu takes one to the chin there.
Bones Junior cracks Tszyu with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
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 gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bones Junior needs to keep his hands up - Tszyu had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Bones Junior has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bones Junior misses with an uppercut
and Tszyu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Tszyu tries to keep at a distance but Bones Junior has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tszyu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Bones Junior wants to get back to striking at distance but Tszyu won't allow it.
Bones Junior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tszyu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bones Junior is trying to force a seperation but Tszyu has the dominant position.
Bones Junior can't break the clinch.
Tszyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tszyu is working Bones Junior over against the cage.
Tszyu cracks Bones Junior with a nice body shot.
Tszyu working aggressively here.
Bones Junior lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tszyu can't find room to land a body shot as Bones Junior controls the action.
Bones Junior wants to break the clinch but can't.
A body shot lands from Tszyu. #BC#
Bones Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bones Junior is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tszyu thuds a left hand into Bones Junior's body.
Tszyu takes one to the chin there.
Bones Junior throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bones Junior misses with a straight left.
Tszyu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bones Junior doesn't seem bothered though.
Bones Junior throws the left hand but Tszyu avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Bones Junior throws a looping overhand right but Tszyu ducks down to avoid it.
Bones Junior blocks a jab.
Tszyu misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tszyu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bones Junior looks to land a right hand but Tszyu moved out of range.
Tszyu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tszyu misses with a wild combination.
Bones Junior throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Tszyu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bones Junior misses with a hook
and Tszyu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bones Junior swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bones Junior throws a poor cross that misses
and Tszyu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Bones Junior is rocked!
Tszyu drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Bones Junior's head, knocking him out cold! Tszyu is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kostya Tszyu!
After winning the bout, Kostya Tszyu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jonny Bones Junior spoke after the fight, saying 'What a load of shit! I know I'm capable of beating him!'.

Event: HFC 65:Hellmuth Jr vs Zorrande
Date: Oct 28, 2016

#R1#
Lopez misses with a jab to the body
and Tszyu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Frank Lopez has been cut.
Lopez with a nice cross.
Tszyu throws a lazy uppercut
and Lopez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lopez lands the left hand.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Tszyu.
Lopez lands a jab to Tszyu's midsection.
Lopez misses with a shot to the body
and Tszyu counters with a nice body shot.
Lopez misses with a straight right.
Lopez looks for the body kick but Tszyu saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Tszyu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lopez scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Lopez is looking to slow Tszyu down with leg kicks.
A big right from Lopez misses.
Lopez misses with a straight right.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tszyu manages to avoid it.
Lopez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tszyu dips to his left and cracks Lopez with an uppercut!
Lopez lands with a shot to the body.
Tszyu connects with a crisp jab.
Tszyu throws a lazy uppercut
and Tszyu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lopez misses with a kick to the body
and Tszyu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lopez throws a leg kick that misses. #T2#
Tszyu misses with a shot to the body
and Lopez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tszyu misses with a wild body shot.
Tszyu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Lopez throws a leg kick
and Tszyu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lopez thinking.
Tszyu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lopez misses with a wild combination.
Lopez misses with a jab to the body
and Tszyu counters with a right hand to the body.
Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Tszyu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lopez.
Lopez misses with an uppercut. Tszyu saw that one coming.
Tszyu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Tszyu takes one to the chin there.
Lopez fails to land with a series of punches.
Lopez misses with a looping left.
Tszyu slips a straight right by Lopez.
Lopez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tszyu counters with a one-two to the body.
Tszyu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Tszyu looks to land a right hand but Lopez moved out of range.
Tszyu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tszyu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lopez.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Lopez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tszyu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lopez throws a sloppy body shot
and Tszyu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez lands with a hook. Tszyu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tszyu is looking to wear down Lopez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tszyu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Tszyu is just out of range.
Tszyu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
Lopez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tszyu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tszyu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Lopez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Lopez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tszyu swings widly with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a low kick, right behind Tszyu 's knee.
Nice cross by Tszyu.
Tszyu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Lopez misses.
Lopez cracks a nice hook into Tszyu's ribs.
Frank Lopez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tszyu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tszyu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tszyu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tszyu swings for the body but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez misses with a hook.
It looked like Tszyu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lopez.
Lopez throws a body punch but Tszyu moves out of range. #T1#
Tszyu lands with a shot to the body.
Lopez misses with a low kick.
Lopez moves away from the strike by Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with a shot to the body
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tszyu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lopez throws out a counter right but Tszyu avoids it with no problem.
Tszyu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lopez.
Lopez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tszyu checks the leg kick.
Tszyu just misses with a punch to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tszyu might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T2#
Lopez avoids the body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Lopez walks into a stiff left hand from Tszyu.
Lopez ducks right into an uppercut from Tszyu.
Lopez walks into a jab.#ROC#
Lopez is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Frank Lopez's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tszyu misses with a left hand
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopez throws a sloppy body shot
and Tszyu counters with a stiff right hand.
Lopez is still on wobbly legs! Can Tszyu finish him?
Lopez connects with an inside leg kick.
Tszyu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Tszyu misses with a body punch
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lopez seems to have recovered his senses.
Lopez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tszyu.
Lopez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lopez lands with a shot to the body.
Lopez misses with a series of wild punches.
Tszyu misses with a left hand
and Lopez counters with a head kick.
Lopez misses with a body shot.
Tszyu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Lopez throws a jab when Tszyu was well out of range.
Tszyu is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Tszyu scores with a decent looking hook.
Lopez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lopez scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez misses with the combination.
Lopez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tszyu counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
The cut above Frank Lopez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tszyu misses with a looping right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lopez.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick
and Tszyu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tszyu swings widly with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a nice body shot.
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.
The cut man is working on Frank Lopez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tszyu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Tszyu looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Lopez defending well as Tszyu loads up on a big left hand.
Lopez drops his hands momentarily and Tszyu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tszyu looks to throw the jab but Lopez is out of range.
Lopez lands a slapping body shot.
Lopez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tszyu to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez scores with a nice strike.
Lopez throws a right hand that Tszyu ducks under and follows up with a left that Tszyu also avoids with ease.
Lopez throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T1#
Lopez throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Tszyu lands.
Tszyu throws a right hand that misses
and Lopez counters with a thumping low kick.
Tszyu lands with a good body shot.#KD#
Tszyu cracks Lopez with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tszyu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lopez to stand back up!
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick
and Tszyu counters with a crisp right that sends Lopez to the canvas! Tszyu follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kostya Tszyu!
A relieved looking Kostya Tszyu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 61:Pulkkinen vs Bangsit
Date: Oct 02, 2016

#R1#
Kassab shoots in looking for a takedown but Tszyu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kassab's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tszyu! But no joy.
Kassab 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 is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kassab.
As Tszyu tries to get set, Kassab tries to push him back and clinch up but Tszyu manages to avoid the attempt.
Kassab scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tszyu in his tracks.
Kassab shoots in looking for a takedown. Tszyu tries to sprawl out of it but Kassab keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tszyu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tszyu lands a nice shot to the body.
Walood Kassab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kassab moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassab has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tszyu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walood Kassab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tszyu gets underhooks to prevent Kassab's takedown attempt.
Tszyu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tszyu stops a takedown attempt from Kassab.
Tszyu gets through Kassab's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kassab has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tszyu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tszyu. #T1#
Tszyu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kassab backwards.
Kassab wants a takedown.
Tszyu tries to circle away but Kassab has him pinned against the cage.
Tszyu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu prevents the takedown attempt.
Tszyu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kassab is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Kassab turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kassab working away.
Kassab working the ground and pound but Tszyu is defending the strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Kassab.
Tszyu dodges the ground and pound from Kassab.
Kassab tries to score with some ground and pound. Tszyu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tszyu told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kassab creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tszyu sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The strikes coming from Kassab are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Kassab is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tszyu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Kassab swings around for an armbar but Tszyu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kassab's guard.
Kassab tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kassab looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tszyu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kassab is holding on to half guard well.
Tszyu is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Kassab is looking to improve his position.
Tszyu sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Kassab manages to get to full guard.
Kassab has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tszyu has passed into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kassab is trying to control Tszyu's posture but Tszyu avoids it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kassab gets back to half guard.
Kassab 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.
Kassab gets back to full guard.
Kassab tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tszyu wants to stand but Kassab is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kostya Tszyu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Kassab rushes Tszyu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tszyu wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hook to the body lands for Tszyu.
Kassab can't get the takedown.
Tszyu lands a hook that snaps the head of Kassab backwards. #BC2#
Tszyu breaks from the clinch.
Tszyu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kassab doesn't seem bothered though.
Tszyu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tszyu throws a combination. Kassab tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Walood Kassab has been cut.
A left lands for Tszyu.
Kassab shoots and misses
and Tszyu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#KD2#
Tszyu lands a big right hand that sends Kassab crashing to the mat! Tszyu stays standing though and waves Kassab back to his feet!#ROC2#
Kassab is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kassab takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oh Kassab is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tszyu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tszyu drops Kassab with a straight right hand, right on the button! Tszyu follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kostya Tszyu!
Our winner, Kostya Tszyu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: HFC 57:Shlemenko vs Odori
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Tszyu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tszyu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matos somewhat.
Tszyu throwing a counter right hand but Matos manages to avoid it.
Matos shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Tszyu. No joy for Matos on that attempt.
Kostya Tszyu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caliman Matos.
Matos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tszyu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tszyu throws a hook to the side of Matos's head but Matos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tszyu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tszyu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matos moves away.
Matos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Tszyu throws an overhand right that lands on Matos's shoulder, as Matos tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Tszyu.
Matos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tszyu circles away.
Tszyu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice sprawl there from Tszyu as Matos shoots in.
Tszyu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Matos got wobbled bad by a big combination! Tszyu presses forward with punches and knees until Matos stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Matos closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kostya Tszyu!
A relieved looking Kostya Tszyu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 51:Abdurahimov vs Mahones
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Spong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tszyu tries to land a leg kick but Spong saw it coming and moves away.
Spong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice shot lands for Spong.
Spong throws a body punch but Tszyu moves out of range.
Spong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tszyu.
Spong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tszyu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tszyu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tszyu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice straight punches there by Tszyu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tszyu.
Tyrone Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tszyu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tszyu throws a body punch but Spong moves out of range.
Spong throws the left hand but Tszyu avoids the punch easily.
Spong throws a front kick aimed at Tszyu's knee but Tszyu avoids it well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tszyu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spong to score with a decent uppercut.
Spong takes a swing at Tszyu's ribcage but misses.
Spong just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Spong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tszyu.
Tszyu avoids the body shot from Spong.
Tszyu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spong lands a nice hook to Tszyu's body. Tszyu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spong misses with a series of wild punches.
Tszyu throws out a counter right but Spong avoids it with no problem.
Spong misses with a low kick.
Tszyu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spong throws an off balance right hand
letting Tszyu counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Tszyu misses the target.
Tszyu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Good exchange - Spong coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong is looking to chop away at Tszyu's legs.
Tszyu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Spong throws an off balance right hand
and Tszyu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Spong.
Spong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tszyu.
Tszyu takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses.
Tszyu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tszyu avoids the body shot from Spong.
Spong is looking to score with low kicks.
Tszyu looks to land a left hand but Spong moved out of range nicely.
Spong cracks Tszyu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tszyu lands a glancing blow to the side of Spong's head.
Tszyu lands a head shot.
Spong is looking to chop away at Tszyu's legs.
It seemed like Tszyu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spong misses with a lunging right hand
and Tszyu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Spong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tszyu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Spong throws a lazy uppercut
and Tszyu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Spong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tszyu, pushing him back against the cage.
Spong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Tszyu avoids it by throwing Spong back against the cage.
Tszyu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spong digs a right hand into Tszyu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tszyu's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Tszyu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Tszyu avoids it by throwing Spong back against the cage. #BC#
Spong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tszyu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tszyu misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tszyu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tszyu. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Tszyu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.
Spong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tszyu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spong avoids the body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu missing with a left hand there. Spong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spong throws a lazy uppercut
and Tszyu counters with a straight right hand.
Tszyu slips a jab from Spong.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tszyu. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tszyu throws a body punch but Spong moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spong. Tszyu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spong.
Spong thuds his right hand into Tszyu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kostya Tszyu will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tszyu misses with a hook.
Spong misses with an uppercut.
Tszyu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Tszyu blocks the leg kick.
Tszyu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
An inside leg kick from Spong misses.
Spong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Spong coming out on top.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tszyu in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Spong tests Tszyu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Tszyu.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Spong throws a poor cross that misses
and Tszyu counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Spong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tszyu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spong throws a hook but Tszyu blocks it.
Spong scores with a nice head shot.
Tszyu thuds a left hand into Spong's body.
Tszyu misses with a hook to the body
and Tszyu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spong misses with a looping right.
Spong lands a glancing blow to the side of Tszyu's head.
Spong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tszyu.
Spong throws the left hand but Tszyu avoids the punch easily.
Spong lands a nice shot that snaps Tszyu's head back.
Tyrone Spong is winning the standup battle so far.
Spong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Spong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch but Tszyu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spong takes a swing at Tszyu's ribcage but misses.
Spong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some bone on bone action there as Tszyu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Spong misses with an uppercut.
Tszyu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tszyu misses with a double jab.
Spong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spong slips under a jab.#CL#
Spong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tszyu, pushing him back against the cage.
Spong pushes Tszyu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tszyu tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Tszyu back against the cage.
Tszyu struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Tszyu working aggressively here.
Spong blocking some punches. #BC#
Spong breaks the clinch. #T3#
Spong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Spong walks into a straight right hand from Tszyu.
Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spong.
Spong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spong throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Spong.
Tszyu throws a series of punches but Spong moves out of range.
Spong tries to land a leg kick but Tszyu saw it coming and moves away.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Tszyu is just out of range.
Tszyu throws out a loose jab but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tszyu doesn't seem bothered though.
Tszyu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spong throws a series of punches but Tszyu moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spong, right into the meat. #T4#
Spong jabs at Tszyu's body.
Spong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tszyu.
Spong moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTszyu.
Spong throws a shot from downtown. Tszyu moves away and avoids it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spong scores with a nice right hand.
Spong thows a leg kick but Tszyu checks it
and Tszyu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spong thinking.
Tszyu misses with a hook. Spong ducked under it nicely.
Tszyu misses with a right hand
and Spong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tszyu on the side of the head.
Tszyu misses with a hook
and Spong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tszyu backs up against the cage.
Spong misses with a hook to the body
letting Tszyu counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong feints and then cracks Tszyu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tszyu down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Spong dominated that second round.
That's time! Spong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tszyu lands with an overhand left.
Spong misses with a straight right.
Tszyu throws out a counter right but Spong avoids it with no problem.
Spong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tszyu.
Spong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tszyu is able to avoid easily.
Good work by Tszyu as he checks the leg kick.
Tszyu punishes Spong's body with a nice straight punch.
Tszyu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spong throws out the jab.
Spong cracks Tszyu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tszyu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tszyu connects with the punch.
Spong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tszyus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tszyu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.#T1#
Spong blocks a jab.
Spong avoids the body shot from Tszyu.
A quick step to the side and Spong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spong misses with a body shot. #CL#
Spong closes the distance and pushes Tszyu back into the cage.
Spong lands a hook that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards. #BC#
Spong breaks from the clinch.
Spong cracks Tszyu with a good jab.
Tszyu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spong at a distance.
Spong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tszyu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Spong cracks Tszyu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Spong throws a poor cross that misses
and Tszyu counters with a right hand to the body.
Spong tries to work over Tszyu's front leg with a kick but Tszyu checks it.
Tszyu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong looks to land a left hand but Tszyu moved out of range nicely.
Tszyu's corner calls for a 1-2. Tszyu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Tszyu misses the shot to the body.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tszyu cracks Spong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tszyu just misses with a punch to the body.
Tszyu checks a low kick from Spong.
Tszyu misses the shot to the body.
Spong scores with a one two! Tszyu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Spong slips a jab from Tszyu.
Tszyu needs to keep his hands up - Spong had a free shot at his head there.
Spong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tszyu.
An attempted straight right counter from Spong misses the target.
A shot to the body from Spong misses
and Tszyu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tszyu blocks a low kick nicely.
Spong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tszyu can do to turn this around?
Spong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tszyu.#T3#
Tszyu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tszyu throws an overhand right that lands on Spong's shoulder, as Spong tries to avoid the shot.
Spong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with a shot to the body
and Spong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Spong looks to land a right hand but Tszyu moved out of range.
Spong defending well as Tszyu loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Spong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tszyu.
Spong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tszyu checks a leg kick.
Spong connects with a single shot there.
Tszyu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tszyu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spong.
Nice jab there from Spong.
Spong throws a lazy uppercut
and Tszyu counters with a nice uppercut.
Spong misses with a left hand
and Tszyu counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Spong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tszyu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spong.
Spong feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tszyu needs to keep his hands up - Spong had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spong missing with a left hand there. Tszyu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tszyu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Spong with a body shot.
Spong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tszyu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spong was well out of range. Poor timing from Tszyu.
Spong works the jab nicely.
Tszyu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A good leg kick by Spong.
Spong throws a lazy right hand but Tszyu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tszyu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut lands for Tszyu. That snapped Spong's head back.
Spong cracks Tszyu with a good jab.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tszyu misses with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tyrone Spong.
Well Spong 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: HFC 45:Volkov vs MacCumhaill
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Spong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Draiman. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Draiman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spong moves away.
Draiman misses with a hook
and Spong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Draiman thinking.
Tyrone Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong's corner calls for a 1-2. Spong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Spong misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Spong closes the distance and pushes Draiman back into the cage.#BC2#
Draiman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Netherlands Top Team & KT in the buildup to the fight.
Draiman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Draiman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Draiman scores with a jab to the body.
Spong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spong defending well as Draiman loads up on a big left hand.
Spong throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Spong. Draiman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Draiman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab from Draiman.#T1#
Spong tries to work over Draiman's front leg with a kick but Draiman checks it.
Draiman misses the shot to the body.
Draiman throws a body shot but no joy.
Spong throws a hook to the side of Draiman's head but Draiman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick lands from Spong.
Spong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Spong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Draiman circles away quickly and effectively.
Spong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Draiman connects with the punch.
Spong checks the leg kick.
Spong misses with an uppercut
and Draiman counters with a stiff right hand.
Spong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Draiman! But no joy.
Spong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Draiman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spong checks it well.
Draiman lands with a nice body punch.
Spong walks into a straight right hand from Draiman.
Spong throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Draiman to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Spong misses with a hook
and Draiman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Draiman misses with an uppercut.
Spong wants to land a leg kick but Draiman is out of range.
Spong throws a leg kick
and Draiman counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Draiman misses.
Draiman missing with a left hand there. Spong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spong moves away from the strike by Draiman.
Spong throws a chopping leg kick but Draiman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice defenses there by Draiman.
Draiman misses with a looping right.
Draiman slips a jab from Spong.
Draiman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spong throws a body punch but Draiman moves out of range.
Draiman throws a body punch but Spong moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Spong.
Draiman walks into a jab.
Draiman walks into a stiff left hand from Spong.#T3##CL#
Spong closes the distance and pushes Draiman back into the cage.
Spong working aggressively here.
Draiman has had enough of the clinch but Spong keeps him there for the moment.
Draiman struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Spong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Draiman presses Spong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Draiman backwards.
A shot in the inside from Spong. #BC#
Spong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Draiman blocks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Draiman.
Draiman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spong moves away.
Draiman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Draiman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Spong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Draiman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Draiman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spong throws out the jab.
Spong slips under a jab.
Draiman walks into a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Draiman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T4#
Draiman lands a nice shot to the body.
Draiman checks a low kick from Spong.
Spong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Draiman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spong throws out a leg kick but Draiman moves out of range and Spong only half commits.
Spong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Draiman's sensitive parts.
A left lands for Spong.
Draiman throws a body punch but Spong moves out of range.
Spong needs to keep his hands up - Draiman had a free shot at his head there.
Spong slips a jab from Draiman.
Spong throws the kick towards the body but Draiman avoids it.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Draiman.
Spong throws a quick counter head kick but Draiman was just out of range.
Spong misses with a low kick.
Spong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Draiman connects with a looping right hand.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Draiman moves away.
Spong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Draiman's hands.
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 Tyrone Spong will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Spong throws the left hand but Draiman avoids the punch easily.
Spong tries to land a leg kick but Draiman saw it coming and moves away.
Draiman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Draiman.
Draiman blocks a jab.
Draiman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spong moves out of range of the strikes.
Draiman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spong avoids the body shot from Draiman.
Draiman throws a hook but Spong avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Draiman. Beautiful body shot.
Draiman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Draiman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong misses with a low kick.
Spong lands a jab to Draiman's midsection.
Spong misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Draiman! But no joy.
Draiman lands with an uppercut that bounces Spong off the cage and back into range.
Spong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Draiman.
An attempted straight right counter from Spong misses the target.
Spong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Draiman. #T1#
Draiman lands a nice shot to the body.
Myles Draiman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Draiman.
Donk. Spong catches Draiman right on the button with a cross.
Spong throws a right and a left that Draiman avoids nicely.
Spong misses with a straight left.
Spong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spong throws the left hand but Draiman avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Spong.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Spong misses the shot to the body.
Draiman throws a shot to the body.
Draiman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Draiman takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses.
Spong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Draiman manages to avoid it.
Spong staying out of range there.
Spong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Draiman feints and then cracks Spong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spong down. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Draiman.
Nice defenses there by Spong.
Draiman blocks a head kick by Spong.
Draiman throws a shot to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Draiman in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Draiman throws out a loose jab but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Draiman moves away.
Draiman throws a hook but Spong avoids it easily.
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Draiman.
Spong is looking to counter punch.
Spong defending well as Draiman loads up on a big left hand.
Draiman with a hook.
Draiman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spong throws a leg kick but Draiman moved away.
Spong backing away here, and Draiman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Spong tries to clinch but Draiman moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Draiman misses the target.
Draiman just misses with a punch to the body.
Spong tried to score with a low kick but Draiman checks it.#T3#
Draiman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Draiman moves away.
Spong tries to work over Draiman's front leg with a kick but Draiman checks it.
Draiman looks to score with a jab to the body but Spong is just out of range.
Draiman lands a lovely overhand right.
Draiman missing with a left hand there. Spong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Draiman's sensitive parts.
Draiman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Spong closes the distance looking to clinch
and Draiman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Draiman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Draiman misses with a hook. Spong ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Spong.
The fighters circling - Spong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spong tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Draiman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spong with a jab.#T4#
Draiman connects with a body shot that sends Spong's belly button to the back.
Draiman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Draiman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spong scores with a shot to the body.
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spong looks to land a right hand but Draiman moved out of range.
Spong loads up on a big right hand but Draiman slips the punch.
Donk. Spong catches Draiman right on the button with a cross.
Spong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spong feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Spong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Spong is looking to chop away at Draiman's legs.
Draiman throws a jab when Spong was well out of range.
Draiman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Spong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Myles Draiman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Draiman.
As Draiman backs away, Spong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Draiman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Draiman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Draiman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Draiman checks a low kick from Spong.
Spong misses with a head kick.
Spong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Draiman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Draiman throws a looping overhand right but Spong ducks down to avoid it.
Spong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Draiman misses with a hook. Spong ducked under it nicely.
Draiman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spong.
Draiman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A telegraphed right hand from Spong misses the target.
Draiman lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Spong.
Draiman slips a jab from Spong.#T1#
Draiman misses with an uppercut.
Spong wants to slow Draiman down by chopping away at his legs.
Spong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick misses from Spong.
A jab from Spong does it's job there.
Spong misses with a looping right.
Draiman blocks a head kick by Spong.
Draiman scoring well with a low kick there.
Spong jabs at Draiman's body.
Spong throws a leg kick that misses.
Draiman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Draiman clobbers Spong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Draiman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Draiman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Draiman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Spong with a body shot.
Spong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Draiman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Draiman throws a body shot but no joy.
Spong doesn't manage to clinch there - Draiman circles away.
Spong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Draiman sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Spong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Draiman tries a low kick but Spong avoids it.
Spong looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Draiman misses the shot to the body.
Spong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Draiman.
Spong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spong lands a slapping body shot.
Draiman staying out of range there.
Draiman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spong.
Spong tries to land a leg kick but Draiman saw it coming and moves away.
Spong backing away here, and Draiman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Draiman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Draiman swings for the body but Spong moves out of range.
Spong takes one on the button.
Spong misses the shot to the body.
Draiman flicks out a counter leg kick but Spong steps away.
Draiman digs a good body shot into Spong's ribs.
Spong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Draiman.
Draiman lands a two punch combo.
Draiman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spong doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Draiman throws a hook to the side of Spong's head but Spong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Draiman ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Spong works Draiman's body with a nice hook.
Spong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Draiman checks a leg kick nicely.
Draiman throws a jab when Spong was well out of range.
Spong throws a sloppy head kick and Draiman moves out of range easily.
Spong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Draiman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Draiman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spong. Spong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A punch combination from Draiman misses.
Spong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Draiman.
Draiman throws out a loose jab but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong throws a leg kick but Draiman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Spong throws a body shot but no joy.
Spong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Spong moves forwards but Draiman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Draiman missing with a left hand there. Spong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong walks into a stiff left hand from Draiman.
Spong looks to land a right hand but Draiman moved out of range.
Draiman throws a shot from downtown. Spong moves away and avoids it.
Draiman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Draiman moves away from the strike by Spong.
Spong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Draiman looks to land a right hand but Spong moved out of range.
Spong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Draiman moves out of range as Spong strikes.
Spong misses with a kick to the body.
Spong throws a sloppy head kick and Draiman moves out of range easily.
Spong avoids the body shot from Draiman.
Spong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Draiman counters with a stiff right hand.
Spong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Spong scores with a nice head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Myles Draiman.
I think Draiman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: HFC 40:Volkov vs Nazari
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Kriel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Draiman scores with a hook to the body. Kriel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kriel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Draiman clobbers Kriel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Draiman lands a nice hook to Kriel's body. Kriel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Draiman scores with a hook to the body. Kriel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kriel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Draiman lands with a hook. Kriel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kriel misses with a takedown attempt
letting Draiman counter with a right hand.
Kriel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Draiman.
Myles Draiman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draiman digs a good hook to Kriel's body.
Draiman scores with the left hand. Kriel knows he should have avoided that one.
Kriel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Draiman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Myles Draiman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piet Kriel.
Draiman throws a series of strikes that have Kriel backpedaling.
Draiman connects with a single shot there.
Draiman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Draiman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kriel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Draiman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kriel under the eye.
Draiman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice body punch from Draiman.
Kriel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Draiman.
Draiman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Draiman scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Draiman.
Draiman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Kriel pushes Draiman up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Draiman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kriel looks winded!
Draiman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Draiman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kriel has Draiman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Draiman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Draiman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Draiman manages to break the clinch.
Draiman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A shot to the liver by Draiman. Beautiful body shot.
Draiman lands with a shot to the body.
Draiman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kriel takes one to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Draiman.
Draiman lands a jab.
Draiman lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Draiman finds it's way through Kriel's defenses. #T3#
Draiman scores with a hook to the body. Kriel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kriel throws an off balance right hand
and Draiman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kriel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Draiman avoids it really well and circles away.
Kriel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Draiman lands a glancing blow to the side of Kriel's head.
Kriel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Draiman sprawls well. Draiman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kriel gets slowly back to his feet.
Draiman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Draiman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Draiman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Kriel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Draiman.
A hook to the body from Draiman.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hook to the body lands for Draiman.
A left hand lands to the body for Draiman.
Kriel's coach down at Barbell Brigade was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kriel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Draiman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kriel or not.
Draiman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Draiman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Draiman digs a good hook to Kriel's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Draiman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kriel at a distance.
Kriel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Draiman works Kriel's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Myles Draiman dominated 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.
#R2#
Nice shot lands for Draiman.
Kriel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Draiman.
Piet Kriel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Draiman lands a nice hook to Kriel's body. Kriel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Draiman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Draiman cracks a nice hook into Kriel's ribs.
A shot to the body from Kriel misses
letting Draiman counter with a right hand.
Draiman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Draiman does it's job there.
Kriel ducks right into an uppercut from Draiman.
Kriel with a poor takedown
and Draiman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draiman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kriel doesn't seem bothered though.
Kriel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kriel is breathing heavily.
Draiman thuds his right hand into Kriel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Draiman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kriel can do to turn this around?
Draiman lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Kriel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Draiman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Draiman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kriel on the side of the head.
Draiman lands with a nice body punch.
Draiman jabs at Kriel's body.
Kriel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Draiman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Draiman lands with a straight right. Kriel didn't see that one coming.#ROC#
Kriel is rocked!
Draiman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kriel is still on wobbly legs! Can Draiman finish him?
Draiman lands a really nice looking cross but Kriel seems unphased.
Draiman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kriel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draiman lands a nice shot to the body.
Draiman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Draiman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Draiman scores with a nice strike.
Kriel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Draiman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Draiman lands a body shot.
Draiman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kriel misses with a takedown attempt
and Draiman counters with a nice uppercut.
Draiman cracks Kriel with a hook to the temple - Kriel is on wobbly legs here! Draiman swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Kriel falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Draiman wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Myles Draiman!
An out of breath Myles Draiman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 37:Bronson vs Hussain
Date: May 13, 2016

#R1#
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Draiman misses with a straight left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Draiman.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt - Draiman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Draiman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
As Draiman backs away, Lee returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Draiman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
Lee tries to clinch but Draiman is having none of it.
Draiman throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee wants to clinch up but Draiman keeps it at a distance.
Lee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Draiman throws out the jab.
Lee has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Draiman lands a right hook to the body.
Draiman scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee swinging wildly here. #T1#
A low kick from Lee is predictable there
and Draiman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Draiman connects with a looping right hand.
Myles Draiman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lee misses with a hook to the body
and Draiman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Draiman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown but Draiman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Draiman misses the shot to the body.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Draiman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lee shoots for a double leg takedown but Draiman sprawls well. He's pushed Lee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Draiman finds it's way round the side to connect with Lee's head.
Lee throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Draiman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
Draiman looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Draiman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab, jab by Draiman - just one landing.
Draiman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Draiman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Draiman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Draiman blocks a low kick nicely.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Draiman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lee defending well as Draiman loads up on a big left hand.
Lee tries to clinch up but Draiman circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Draiman.
Lee throws a big counter combination but Draiman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Draiman.
Draiman scores with a nice strike.
Draiman 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.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Lee misses with a double jab
letting Draiman counter with a right hand.
Lee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Draiman avoids it really well and circles away.
Draiman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lee had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lee wants to take the fight to the mat but Draiman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T3##BC2#
Draiman breaks the clinch.
Draiman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lee's head.
A big right from Draiman misses.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Draiman pushes Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee tries to pull guard but Draiman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Draiman is working Lee over against the cage.
Draiman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Draiman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Draiman moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Lee.
A right hand to the body from Draiman.
Draiman lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Draiman digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Draiman lands a body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Draiman. #BC2#
Draiman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Draiman cracks Lee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Draiman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd cheers as Draiman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
Lee throws a leg kick
and Draiman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good exchange - Draiman coming out on top.
Draiman lunges at Lee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lee's hand.
A swing and a miss from Draiman.
Draiman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Draiman lands with a nice body punch.
Donk. Draiman catches Lee right on the button with a cross.
Draiman scores with a shot to the body.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
Draiman misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee tries to work over Draiman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Draiman misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Draiman breaks from the clinch.
Draiman looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Myles Draiman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lee throws a right hand that Draiman ducks under and follows up with a left that Draiman also avoids with ease.
Lee closes the distance looking to clinch
and Draiman counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Draiman works the jab nicely.
Lee fails with the takedown
and Draiman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Draiman.
Draiman connects with a crisp jab.
Lee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lee darts in trying to clinch
and Draiman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lee misses with a double jab
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Draiman misses its intended target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Draiman counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Draiman lands a nice hook to Lee's body. Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lee moves away from the strike by Draiman.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Draiman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Draiman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Draiman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee has his takedown stuffed
and Draiman counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Draiman drives through and clinches with Lee against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Draiman.
Draiman misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Draiman. #BC2#
Draiman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Draiman clinches up with Lee and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Draiman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Draiman scores with a body shot.
Lee misses with a double jab
and Draiman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draiman works the jab nicely.
Lee moves forwards but Draiman connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#
Lee is rocked!
Draiman lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Draiman throws an overhand right that drops Lee like a sack of potatoes! Draiman dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Myles Draiman!
Myles Draiman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated William Lee had this to say: 'I'll be back stronger than ever.'.

Event: HFC 35:Rosenstock vs Cruz
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Draiman lands the left hand.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Draiman darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #KD2#
Draiman drops Lee with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lee looks back up at him and smiles so Draiman waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Lee is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draiman fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Lee out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Myles Draiman!
A victorious Myles Draiman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Robert Lee had this to say: 'On any given day...I will kill him next time'.

Event: HFC 29:Tarasov vs Hunt
Date: Apr 01, 2016

#R1#
Ruiz looks for a takedown but Draiman sprawls well.
Ruiz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Draiman lands with a good body shot.
Ruiz lands a head shot.
Draiman with a jab.
Ruiz misses with a takedown
and Draiman counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Ruiz does no damage.
Ruiz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Draiman to score with a decent uppercut.
Ruiz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruiz fails with a takedown attempt.
Myles Draiman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Ruiz.
Draiman jabs Ruiz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ruiz looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruiz tries to clinch but Draiman is having none of it.
Ruiz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've been told by Draiman's head coaches at The Axis of Evil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1##KD#
Draiman lands a big right hand that sends Ruiz crashing to the mat! Draiman stays standing though and waves Ruiz back to his feet!#ROC#
Ruiz is rocked!
Draiman ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Ruiz's jaw. Ruiz's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Draiman does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Myles Draiman!
A very excited looking Myles Draiman rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Pablo Ruiz was interviewed post fight and said 'Dude that was tough '.

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