PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zhu Fangyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lynard Carlson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fangyu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Demigod-Mindmasher. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fangyu
vs
Carlson

193 cm
24
185 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

189 cm
27
192 lbs
17 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

The Borg Shop

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zhu Fangyu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lynard Carlson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlson looks for the body kick but Fangyu saw that one coming.
Fangyu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carlson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Carlson tries to move into range but Fangyu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fangyu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Carlson if he has to take too many more of those.
A big left from Fangyu misses.
Fangyu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fangyu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carlson. That did some damage!
Fangyu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Carlson.
Carlson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fangyu catches Carlson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fangyu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fangyu keeps Carlson at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Carlson.
Carlson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fangyu's sensitive parts.
A combination from Fangyu does no damage.
Carlson misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fangyu checks a leg kick.
Carlson misses the shot to the body.
Carlson misses with a kick to the body
and Fangyu counters with a nice body kick.
Carlson lands a right hook to the body.
Fangyu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Carlson just misses with a punch to the body.
Carlson lands a head kick. Fangyu smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fangyu cracks Carlson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fangyu. That's going to slow Carlson down.
Fangyu connects with a right hand. Carlson shakes it off.
Fangyu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carlson has time to react.
Carlson digs a good hook to Fangyu's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carlson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Carlson looks for the body kick but Fangyu saw that one coming.
Fangyu looks to throw the jab but Carlson is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Fangyu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fangyu just misses with a punch to the body.
Carlson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fangyu is out of range and Carlson settles back down.
Fangyu throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Carlson to counter with a crisp jab.
Fangyu wants to land a leg kick but Carlson is out of range.
Fangyu blocks the body kick.
Fangyu throws a sloppy head kick and Carlson moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fangyu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fangyu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Carlson lands a leg kick that knocks Fangyu off balance momentarily.
Fangyu throws a combination that misses
and Carlson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Carlson throws a push kick but Fangyu slaps the foot to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Carlson tenderised Fangyu's leg. Fangyu is trying to keep his angry face on.
No joy there for Carlson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carlson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fangyu thows a body shot but no joy.
Carlson connects with a solid leg kick.
Carlson looks for the body kick but Fangyu saw that one coming.
Carlson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice straight punches there by Fangyu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fangyu.
Carlson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carlson wants to land a leg kick but Fangyu is out of range.
Carlson scores with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Fangyu blocks the leg kick.
Fangyu tries to close the distance and clinch but Carlson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carlson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Carlson misses with a low kick as Fangyu jumps back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fangyu.
Good leg kick by Fangyu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Fangyu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carlson, pushing him back against the cage.
Fangyu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fangyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Carlson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Fangyu misses.
Fangyu ducks under a wild hook from Carlson.
Carlson tries a head kick but it misses.
Fangyu lands a nice hook to Carlson's body. Carlson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fangyu throws a hook to the side of Carlson's head but Carlson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carlson throws a low kick but Fangyu moves out of range easily.
Carlson looks for the body kick but Fangyu saw that one coming.
Fangyu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carlson was well out of range. Poor timing from Fangyu.
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 Zhu Fangyu will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Carlson moves out of range of the body kick.
Fangyu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Fangyu clinches up against the cage.
Carlson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fangyu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fangyu.
Fangyu takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fangyu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fangyu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carlson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Carlson has had enough of the clinch but Fangyu keeps him there for the moment.
Fangyu misses with a punch on the inside.
Fangyu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fangyu presses Carlson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fangyu dodges an elbow strike from Carlson.
Fangyu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fangyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fangyu misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlson pushes off an throws an elbow but Fangyu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Carlson tries to land a knee to the head but Fangyu blocks with his arms.
Fangyu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carlson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Carlson breaks from the clinch.
Carlson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carlson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Carlson is looking to score with low kicks.
Fangyu throws a hook to the side of Carlson's head but Carlson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carlson blocks a low kick nicely.
Fangyu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carlson swivels and escapes.
Carlson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fangyu scores with a jab.
Carlson keeps Fangyu at a distance using the push kick.
Fangyu lands a leg kick that knocks Carlson off balance momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fangyu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carlson throws a body kick that misses.
Fangyu wants to slow Carlson down by chopping away at his legs.
Carlson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Carlson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carlson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fangyu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Carlson keeps the fight on the outside.
Lynard Carlson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fangyu loads up on a big right hand but Carlson slips the punch.
Fangyu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fangyu tried to score with a low kick but Carlson checks it.
Carlson scores with a jab to the body.
Carlson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carlson moves out of range of the leg kick from Fangyu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlson moves out of range of the body kick from Fangyu.
Carlson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fangyu counters with a nice body kick.
Carlson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fangyu checks the leg kick.
Carlson misses with a wild body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carlson, right into the meat.
Fangyu tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Carlson moves out of range of the strikes.
Fangyu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Carlson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fangyu avoids the head kick by Carlson.
A punch lands to the side of Fangyu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lynard Carlson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carlson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carlson misses with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlson keeps the fight on the outside.
Carlson throws a push kick but Fangyu slaps the foot to one side.
Fangyu staying out of range there.
Carlson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fangyu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carlson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Fangyu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fangyu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Carlson. Carlson obviously looking to wear him down.
Carlson cracks Fangyu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fangyu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Carlson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fangyu in his tracks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fangyu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Carlson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Carlson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carlson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lynard Carlson 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.

Fangyu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Carlson misses with a few strikes there.
Fangyu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carlson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fangyu lands a jab to the head.
Fangyu ducks under a wild hook from Carlson.
Fangyu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Carlson throws a lazy head kick
and Fangyu counters with a two punch combo.
Fangyu lands with a nice body kick.
Fangyu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fangyu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carlson blocks a jab.
Fangyu scores with a leg kick.
Fangyu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carlson misses with a low kick as Fangyu jumps back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fangyu closes the distance and clinches up with Carlson, looking for a takedown. Fangyu pushes Carlson against the cage but Carlson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carlson lands a really nice looking cross but Fangyu seems unphased.
Fangyu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Carlson.
Fangyu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Carlson's calf.
Carlson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Carlson tries to keep at a distance but Fangyu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Carlson has had enough of the clinch but Fangyu keeps him there for the moment.
Fangyu struggles to land a body shot inside as Carlson controls his hands.
Carlson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fangyu lands a body shot.
Fangyu dodges an elbow strike from Carlson.
Carlson pushes off an throws an elbow but Fangyu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Carlson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fangyu lands with a short shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fangyu blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Fangyu fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fangyu.
Carlson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carlson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fangyu.
Carlson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fangyu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Carlson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fangyu has a couple of punches blocked by Carlson.
Fangyu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carlson's elbow.
Fangyu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhu Fangyu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fangyu blocks an elbow strike from Carlson.
Carlson misses with an elbow over the top.
Carlson blocking some punches.
Fangyu throws a punch but it's blocked by Carlson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Fangyu.
Good body shot from Fangyu.

Carlson breaks from the clinch.
Carlson throws a chopping leg kick but Fangyu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Carlson misses with the combination.
Carlson throws a leg kick but Fangyu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fangyu misses with a kick to the body.
Fangyu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Carlson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fangyu. That one must have hurt.
Carlson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Carlson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fangyu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Carlson.
Carlson throws a sloppy head kick and Fangyu moves out of range easily.
Fangyu misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Carlson throws a sloppy head kick and Fangyu moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fangyu with a hook.
Fangyu misses with a lunging right hand
and Carlson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fangyu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Carlson looks to land a body kick but Fangyu moved away.
Carlson looks to land a body kick but Fangyu moved away.
Fangyu dives in and grabs Carlson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carlson pushes down on Fangyu's head and hops out.
Carlson looks to land a right hand but Fangyu moved out of range.
A jab from Fangyu finds it's way through Carlson's defenses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fangyu walks into a straight right hand from Carlson.
Fangyu connects with a single shot there.
A good leg kick by Carlson.
Donk. Carlson catches Fangyu right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zhu Fangyu clearly takes 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.

Crunch! Carlson slams his shin into Fangyu's torso.
Carlson leaves Fangyu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fangyu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carlson's head.
Carlson connects with a body shot.
Fangyu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carlson in his tracks.
Fangyu misses with a wild body shot.
Fangyu missing with a left hand there. Carlson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fangyu lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Carlson misses its intended target.
Fangyu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fangyu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carlson defending well as Fangyu loads up on a big left hand.
Carlson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fangyu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carlsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fangyu lands the left hand.
Fangyu wants to clinch.
Fangyu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carlson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Carlson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fangyu.
Fangyu looks to land a body kick but Carlson moved away.
Carlson cracks the inside of Fangyu's front leg.
Some wild striking there from Fangyu.
Fangyu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carlson momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fangyu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Carlson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fangyu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fangyu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Carlson just misses with a punch to the body.
Carlson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fangyu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fangyu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Carlson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Carlson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fangyu.
A nice combination there by Fangyu.
Fangyu moves out of range of the body kick.
Carlson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Carlson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Carlson.
Carlson looks to land a body kick but Fangyu moved away.
Carlson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fangyu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Fangyu.
Fangyu jabs at Carlson's body.
Fangyu missing with a left hand there. Carlson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carlson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fangyu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carlson throws a sloppy head kick and Fangyu moves out of range easily.
Carlson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nice takedown defense from Carlson. No joy for Fangyu on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhu Fangyu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fangyu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carlson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fangyu somewhat.
Carlson feints and then cracks Fangyu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fangyu down.
Carlson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fangyu misses with a low kick.
Carlson misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Carlson.
Carlson looks for the body kick but Fangyu saw that one coming.
Fangyu scores with a nice head shot.
Carlson is looking to land body kicks.
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!
Fangyu throws a hook to the side of Carlson's head but Carlson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fangyu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carlson has time to react.
Fangyu checks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carlson drops his hands momentarily and Fangyu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fangyu is looking to land body kicks.
Donk. Carlson catches Fangyu right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Zhu Fangyu will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Carlson throws a sloppy head kick and Fangyu moves out of range easily.
Fangyu tries to clinch but Carlson is having none of it.
Carlson throws a sloppy head kick and Fangyu moves out of range easily.
Carlson ducks under a wild hook from Fangyu.
Carlson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Carlson takes one to the side of the head.
Carlson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fangyu.
Carlson looks to score with a jab to the body but Fangyu is just out of range.
Fangyu misses with a straight right.
Carlson throws a shot from downtown. Fangyu moves away and avoids it.
Fangyu missing with a left hand there. Carlson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Fangyu.
Carlson feints and then cracks Fangyu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fangyu down.
Carlson throws a wild body kick that Fangyu sees coming a mile off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fangyu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carlson throws a front kick aimed at Fangyu's knee but Fangyu avoids it well.
Carlson lands a nice looking body kick.
Carlson misses with a looping right.
Carlson throws a lazy uppercut
and Fangyu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fangyu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fangyu blocks a low kick nicely.
Fangyu misses with a body kick.
Carlson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fangyu. That one must have hurt.
Carlson throws a hook to the side of Fangyu's head but Fangyu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fangyu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Carlson misses with a body kick.
A solid body kick from Fangyu.
Zhu Fangyu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fangyu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carlson.
Carlson throws a head kick but Fangyu moves out of range.
A left lands for Fangyu.
A telegraphed right hand from Fangyu misses the target.
Fangyu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Carlson under the eye.
A nice leg kick lands there from Carlson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fangyu tests Carlson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fangyu. Carlson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Fangyu coming out on top.
Fangyu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fangyu moves out of range of the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fangyu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fangyu lands with a straight right. Carlson didn't see that one coming.
Carlson moves out of range as Fangyu throws a body kick.
Carlson lands a jab to the head.
Carlson slips under a jab from Fangyu.
Lynard Carlson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlson throws a wild body kick that Fangyu sees coming a mile off.
Fangyu lands a glancing blow to the side of Carlson's head.
Fangyu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carlson counters with a low kick, right behind Fangyu 's knee.
Fangyu connects with a single shot there.
Fangyu doesn't manage to clinch there - Carlson circles away.
Fangyu looks to land a body kick but Carlson moved away.
A jab lands there for Fangyu.
Carlson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fangyu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fangyu's calf.
Fangyu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fangyu connects with a looping right hand.
Carlson throws a wild body kick that Fangyu sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick lands from Carlson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fangyu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fangyu misses with a looping left.
Fangyu checks a low kick from Carlson.
Fangyu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carlson tries to avoid it but Fangyu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carlson to the ground. Carlson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carlson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fangyu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Carlson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Carlson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fangyu's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zhu Fangyu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fangyu 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:47
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhu Fangyu!
Zhu Fangyu retains his middleweight title!