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Event:
KoF:IW Golden Claws IV
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Fury fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Muise, pushing him back against the cage.
Muise stalling.
Muise takes an elbow to the temple.
Fury takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fury controlling the action here for a moment.
Muise blocking some punches.
Fury missing with knees to the body.
Muise lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Muise.
Muise 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.
Muise takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Derick Muise has been cut.
Fury misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muise.
Muise lands with a light punch inside.
Muise lands a hook that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Muise as Fury tries to tie him up.
Muise lands an uppercut.
Muise lands an elbow just above Fury 's eye.
Muise stalling against the cage.
Muise working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Muise stalling the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muise.
Muise lands a nice elbow. #ROC2#Fury is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Tyson Fury has been cut.
Muise pushes Fury against the cage. Muise is working some dirty boxing. Muise pushes off with a quick right hook! Fury goes down! Fury tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Muise moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derick Muise! Derick Muise retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Derick Muise thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
King of Fighters: Round 7
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury moves out of range as Bateman throws a body kick.
Bateman swings for the body but Fury moves out of range.
Bateman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bateman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD#
Bateman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bateman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bateman throws a big right hand that misses.
Fury keeping moving, preventing Bateman from controlling successfully.
Bateman wants to pass the guard but Fury is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bateman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fury is looking to stand up but Bateman isn't so interested in that idea. #T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bateman throws a hook to the side of Fury's head but Fury sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bateman lands a right hook to the body.
Tyson Fury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fury throws a looping overhand right but Bateman ducks down to avoid it.
Bateman misses with a low kick.
Fury misses with a looping right.
Bateman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fury avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bateman lands a body shot.
Bateman shoots for a takedown but Fury saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fury! But no joy.
Bateman fails to land with a series of punches.
Fury throws a big counter head kick but Bateman avoids it with no problem.
Bateman scores with a nice strike.
Fury with a jab.#T2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bateman!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bateman misses with an uppercut.
Bateman looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fury but Fury pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bateman throws a big shot that misses.
Bateman thuds his right hand into Fury's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
No joy there for Bateman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Despite the aggression on Fury's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fury is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fury is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fury avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bateman throws a leg kick
and Fury counters with a thumping low kick. #T3##CL2#
Bateman tries to keep at a distance but Fury has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Fury escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bateman misses with a wild combination.
Fury shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bateman throws a hook to the side of Fury's head but Fury sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bateman throws a right hand that Fury ducks under and follows up with a left that Fury also avoids with ease.
Bateman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Bateman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fury scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bateman throws a big shot that misses.
Fury doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bateman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bateman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bateman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fury cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Bateman misses the target.
Fury checks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fury showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bateman.
Fury misses with a wild combination.
Bateman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bateman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fury takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ryan Bateman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bateman throws a nice looking combination but Fury bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bateman throws a leg kick
and Fury counters with a stiff right hand.
Bateman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fury moves away.
Bateman misses with the combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Fury misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Bateman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bateman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Fury gets caught flat footed, as Bateman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bateman throws a strike but Fury rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Bateman is pulling down on Fury's head. It's preventing any offense from Fury, at least for the moment.#SU2#
Fury stands up from Bateman's guard - Fury perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Fury has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman wants to get back to striking at distance but Fury won't allow it.
Bateman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fury pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bateman tries for a takedown but Fury circles away easily
and Bateman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fury throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Fury scores with the left hand. Bateman knows he should have avoided that one.
Fury bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bateman's head.
Bateman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bateman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bateman misses with the combination.
Bateman just misses with a punch to the body.
Fury avoids the body shot from Bateman.
As Bateman backs off Fury throws a huge counter combo but Bateman manages to avoid it all.
Bateman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bateman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fury's waist but Fury gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bateman off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Bateman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bateman misses with a leg kick
and Fury counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fury swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bateman.
Bateman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fury can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Bateman gets tackled into the cage by Fury. Fury maintains the clinch.
Bateman wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Fury stalling the fight.
A short left from Fury.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Come on Fury - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fury comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls for Fury to work.
Bateman has had enough of the clinch but Fury keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Fury's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ryan Bateman is winning the standup battle so far.
Fury bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fury lands with a good body shot.
Bateman misses with an uppercut
and Fury counters with a leg kick.
Bateman throws a shot from downtown. Fury moves away and avoids it.
Bateman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fury tries to avoid it but Bateman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fury to the ground. Fury escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fury is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bateman throws a leg kick
and Fury counters with a stiff right hand.
Fury gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Bateman misses with a double jab
and Fury counters with a one-two to the body.
Bateman throws a body punch but Fury moves out of range.
Bateman moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFury.
Bateman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bateman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ryan Bateman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bateman misses with the combination.
Fury jabs Bateman right on the nose. Bateman blinks but takes it well.
Bateman stuns Fury with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fury comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fury scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fury lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Bateman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fury manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fury gets underhooks to prevent Bateman's takedown attempt.
Bateman wants to break free but Fury has control.
Bateman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fury pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown but Fury shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fury scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick from Fury lands but Bateman takes it in his stride.
Fury has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bateman throws a shot to the body.
Bateman misses with a hook
and Fury counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bateman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fury stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fury wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Fury has managed to clinch.
Fury effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Fury showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bateman has his takedown stuffed
and Fury cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fury scores with a head kick.
Bateman throws an overhand right that lands on Fury's shoulder, as Fury tries to avoid the shot.
Fury feints a counter leg kick.
Bateman throws a good cross that connects.
Bateman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bateman throws a leg kick but Fury moved away.
Fury slips a jab and a cross from Bateman.
Bateman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bateman shoots for a takedown but Fury saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Bateman gets tackled into the cage by Fury. Fury maintains the clinch.
Fury leaning against his opponent.
Fury stalling in the clinch but Bateman improves position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fury. #T1#
Bateman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Still in the clinch, Fury scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bateman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fury comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Ryan Bateman has been cut.
Fury lands an elbow inside that Bateman shrugs off. #BC#
Bateman breaks the clinch.
Bateman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bateman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fury counters with a one-two to the body.
Bateman shoots and misses
and Fury counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Bateman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fury throws a combination. Bateman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bateman throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fury, as that shot connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fury looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Bateman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fury is fending him off so far but Bateman persists. Nope, Fury circles away and we're back to standing.
Bateman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bateman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bateman throws a lazy right hand but Fury sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fury lands a head kick. Bateman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bateman misses with a looping right.
Fury looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fury sprawls well. Fury wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bateman gets slowly back to his feet.
A low kick from Bateman is predictable there
and Fury counters with a head kick. That will keep Bateman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bateman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fury counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bateman is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fury sizes up Bateman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice jab there from Fury.
Bateman misses with a double jab
and Fury counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Fury jabs Bateman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fury lands a right hook to the body.
Fury stuffs the takedown attempt from Bateman. Bateman gets slowly back to his feet.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fury as he avoids it easily.
Fury scores with a sloppy right hand. Bateman should have avoided that one.
Bateman misses with a leg kick
and Fury connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bateman misses with a jab to the body
and Fury counters with a head kick. That will keep Bateman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fury throws a leg kick which misses Bateman's front leg but catches the back leg as Bateman tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Fury closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4#
Fury working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Bateman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fury connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Bateman misses.
Fury unleashes a big counter combination but Bateman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fury tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bateman was well out of range. Poor timing from Fury.
Bateman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fury moves away.
Fury cracks Bateman with an open hand slap.
Bateman misses with a left hand
and Fury counters with a nice uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bateman.
Bateman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fury unleashes a big counter combination but Bateman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bateman or perhaps it was just good defense by Fury, which made it look bad.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Fury comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fury 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Fury! |
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Event:
KoF: Golden Claws I Part 2
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bones lands with a hook. Fury tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fury misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fury will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bones lands a jab to the head.
Fury stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bones throws a series of punches but Fury moves out of range.
Fury tried to counter with a leg kick but Bones avoided it.
Bones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fury misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bones was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bones lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fury throws a sloppy head kick and Bones moves out of range easily.
Bones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bones connects with the punch.#T1#
Fury throws a big shot that misses.
Fury misses with a head kick.
Fury uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bones.
Fury with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bones to score with a decent uppercut.
Fury throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bones counters with a one-two to the body.
Bones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fury was well out of range. Poor timing from Bones.
Fury thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bones throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Bones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fury counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bones fails to land with a series of punches.
Bones looks to land a body kick but Fury moved away.
A combination from Bones does no damage.
Fury throws a combination that misses
and Bones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fury dodges the punch combination from Bones.
Fury tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bones is looking for the big counter here.
Bones connects with a body shot.
Fury throws a leg kick
and Bones counters with a stiff right hand.
Fury fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Bones misses. #T3##CL#
Fury gets a clinch.
Fury stalling.
Bones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fury landing knees to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Thug Bones has been cut.
Come on Fury - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Fury pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fury connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fury counters with a two punch combo.
Fury throws a series of strikes that have Bones backpedaling.
Bones swings widly with a right hand
and Fury counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fury counters with a nice uppercut.
Bones misses with a hook.
Fury is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Bones throws a poor cross that misses
and Fury counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bones throws out a loose jab but Fury uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fury looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fury misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Fury closes the distance and clinches.
Fury stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fury lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fury blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fury is struggling to control the position.
Fury is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
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 Tyson Fury will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thug Bones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Bones misses.
No joy there for Bones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fury thinks about countering with a body kick.
Fury tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tyson Fury is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fury connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bones. Bones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fury tries to clinch there but Bones circles away.
Fury tries to close the distance and clinch but Bones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bones lands a leg kick that knocks Fury off balance momentarily.
Fury misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bones throws a leg kick
and Fury counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fury gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fury takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
Fury is looking to score with low kicks.
Fury connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tyson Fury is winning the standup battle so far.
Fury misses with a head kick.
Bones misses with an uppercut
and Fury counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Bones.
Fury wants to clinch up but Bones keeps it at a distance.
Fury throws the kick towards the body but Bones avoids it.
Bones drops his hands momentarily and Fury takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Fury drives through and clinches with Bones against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Bones.
#T2#
Fury trying to control the position but instead, Bones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fury into the cage.
Bones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bones misses with some 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!#BC#
Fury breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bones throws a body shot but no joy.
Fury fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fury tries to bum rush Bones with a series of wild strikes but Bones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fury wants to clinch up but Bones keeps it at a distance.
Bones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bones looks to land a left hand but Fury moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Fury misses the target.
Bones misses with a leg kick
and Fury counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3##CL#
Fury clinches up with Bones and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Fury escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bones misses with a left hand
and Fury counters with a low kick, right behind Bones 's knee.
Fury closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bones counters with a series of strikes. Fury will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fury displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bones throws out the jab.
Bones throws a low kick but Fury avoids it.
Fury swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Fury was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A low kick from Fury misses
and Bones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4##CL#
Fury drives through and clinches with Bones against the cage.
Bones has a couple of punches blocked by Fury.
Fury gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bones tries to break the clinch but Fury is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fury blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fury is trying to push Bones away but Bones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
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 Tyson Fury will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thug Bones's cut.
That's time! Fury's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Bones misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Fury to counter with a crisp jab.
Fury scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bones in his tracks.
Fury walks into a jab.
Bones throws a jab but it's blocked by Fury.
Bones just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Fury closes the distance and clinches.
Fury looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Bones breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good standup being displayed there by Bones as he connects with a hook.
A low kick from Bones is predictable there
and Fury counters with a big head kick but Bones 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!
Fury lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T1#
Bones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fury half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fury throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fury tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bones paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Fury has closed the distance and engaged Bones in a clinch.
Tyson Fury has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Fury breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thug Bones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bones lunges at Fury with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fury's hand.
Bones tries to bum rush Fury with a series of wild strikes but Fury uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fury throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Bones misses.
Bones misses with a right hand
and Fury counters with a series of strikes. Bones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thug Bones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC#Bones is rocked!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bones blocks a head kick by Fury.
Fury uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bones is still on wobbly legs! Can Fury finish him?
Bones avoids the head kick by Fury.
Bones seems to have recovered his senses.
Bones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fury appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bones throws a leg kick that misses.
Bones swings widly with a right hand
and Fury counters with a nice body shot.
Fury lands a body shot.
Bones misses with a combination
and Fury connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fury connects with a body shot that sends Bones's belly button to the back.
Fury misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Fury doesn't manage to clinch there - Bones circles away.
Fury slips under a jab.
Fury lands a slapping body shot.
Bones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fury counters with a leg kick.
Tyson Fury is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Danga de danga de dang - Fury scores with a four punch combination!
Fury lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bones at a distance.
Fury ducks right into an uppercut from Bones.
Bones is looking to chop away at Fury's legs.
Bones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fury stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fury closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bones fails to land with a series of punches.
Fury looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bones throws an off balance right hand
and Fury counters with a thumping low kick.
Bones feints and then cracks Fury's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fury down. #CL#
Fury has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bones misses with a body punch.
Bones struggles to land a body shot inside as Fury controls his hands.
Bones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bones misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Bones fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fury just leaning against Bones, taking a breather.
Bones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fury working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Bones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Fury showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fury 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Fury!
The defeated Thug Bones had this to say: 'DC made me fkn do it!'. |
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Event:
King of Fighters: Round Six
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lionel tries a head kick but it misses.
Fury feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Leo Lionel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Fury closes the distance and pushes Lionel back into the cage.
Fury lands a nice shot to the body.
Lionel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fury gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lionel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fury is trying to force a seperation but Lionel has the dominant position.
A short right from Lionel.
Lionel goes for a takedown attempt but Fury pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lionel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fury's corner calls for a 1-2. Fury obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lionel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Fury instigates a clinch.
Lionel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fury avoids it.#BC#
Fury breaks the clinch.
Fury swats away the attempt to clinch by Lionel.#T1#
Fury cracks Lionel with an open hand slap.
Fury scores with a decent looking hook.
Fury lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lionel shoots and misses
and Fury counters with a straight right hand.
Tyson Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Lionel.
Nice jab there from Fury.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fury. That's going to slow Lionel down.
Lionel moves to clinch but Fury breaks away
and Fury counters with a straight right hand.
Lionel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lionel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fury connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lionel misses with a takedown
and Fury counters with a low kick, right behind Lionel 's knee. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Fury breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lionel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fury manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lionel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fury.
Lionel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Fury counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Lionel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lionel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fury avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fury's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fury seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Fury looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
A short right from Fury.
Lionel takes an elbow to the temple.
Lionel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lionel is trying to break free.
Fury stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lionel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fury fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Fury has closed the distance and engaged Lionel in a clinch.
#BC#
Fury manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Lionel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fury, pushing him back against the cage.#T4##BC#
Fury's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lionel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fury manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lionel walks into a jab.
Fury bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lionel shoots for a double leg takedown but Fury sprawls well. He's pushed Lionel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lionel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fury defends it nicely.
A jab from Fury finds it's way through Lionel's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fury lands a glancing blow to the side of Lionel's head.
Fury is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fury dips to his left and cracks Lionel with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Fury dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lionel with a poor takedown
and Lionel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lionel looks to clinch
and Fury cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tyson Fury is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Fury has Lionel up against the cage in a clinch.
Lionel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lionel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fury - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lionel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fury is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lionel can do to turn this around?
Lionel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lionel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Fury breaks the clinch.
#T1##CL#
Fury moves into range and clinches up with Lionel.
Fury will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lionel up against the cage.
Lionel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lionel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fury is pressed up against the cage. Lionel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fury down to the mat. Fury avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lionel misses with an uppercut
and Fury counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lionel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fury counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for Fury.
Lionel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lionel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lionel shoots in for a takedown but Fury shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fury is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tyson Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Lionel.
Lionel is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fury pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyson Fury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2##CL#
Fury has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lionel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fury smiles and moves away.
Lionel wants to clinch.
Fury lands a nice hook to Lionel's body. Lionel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fury will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fury moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Fury scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lionel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fury counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lionel tries to clinch but Fury is having none of it.
Lionel throws a nice looking combination but Fury bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lionel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lionel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fury circles away.#CL2#
Lionel closes the distance and clinches.
Fury holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Fury.
#BC#
Fury manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Fury moves into range and clinches up with Lionel.
Fury is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T4##BC#
Fury pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lionel crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fury - the referee stops the clock and Lionel gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fury. Lionel manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lionel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Lionel gets the takedown into side control.
Fury tries to escape but Lionel is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Fury sneaks out the side door and pushes Lionel away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fury throws a head kick that half lands.
Lionel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fury is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lionel tries to clinch but Fury moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Fury 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#
A cross from Fury lands.
Fury is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fury blocks a leg kick.
Lionel darts in trying to clinch
and Lionel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lionel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fury counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Fury closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury lands an elbow inside.
Fury effectively controlling the action here.
Fury lands a nice knee to the body.
Lionel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fury leaning against his opponent.
#T1#
Lionel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fury blocks it with crossed arms.
Lionel tries for a takedown but Fury manages to get underhooks.
Fury lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lionel stalling in the clinch but Fury improves position. #BC#
Fury breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Fury fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lionel, pushing him back against the cage.
Lionel wants to stall.
Fury lands a nice elbow.
Lionel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fury fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lionel looks to clinch
and Fury cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick lands for Fury.
Lionel doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Fury to counter with a crisp jab.
Tyson Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Lionel.#T2#
Lionel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fury throws a big counter combination but Lionel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fury lands with a straight right. Lionel didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Fury has managed to clinch.
Tyson Fury has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Fury breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fury scores with a head kick.
Lionel doesn't manage to clinch there - Fury circles away.
Fury tries to bum rush Lionel with a series of wild strikes but Lionel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Fury instigates a clinch.
Fury stalling the fight.
Fury holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Fury pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Fury dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leo Lionel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lionel throws a lazy body kick
and Lionel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fury lands with a slapping head kick.
Tyson Fury is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Fury moves into the clinch.
Tyson Fury is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lionel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lionel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lionel scores with a knee to the head.
Lionel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lionel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fury just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fury keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lionel's efforts to push away.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4##BC#
Fury escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fury paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fury keeps the fight on the outside.
Fury with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL#
Fury has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Fury breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Lionel closes the distance and pushes Fury back into the cage.
The referee calls for Fury to work.
Fury stops a takedown attempt from Lionel.
Fury taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lionel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Fury showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fury 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Fury! |
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Event:
KING OF FIGHTERS: ROUND FIVE
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Spears shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Spears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fury avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spears.
Fury is trying to stand back up but Spears is controlling him
Spears landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Spears slips a nice elbow through Fury's hands, connecting with Fury's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spears throws a strike but Fury avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Spears landing some decent shots from guard.
Spears makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC2#
Fury is rocked!#T1#
Spears scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oh Fury is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spears loads up on a big left hand. Fury felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Spears looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Fury can't hide his disappointment, as Spears celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Spears!
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Event:
KING OF FIGHTERS: ROUND TWO
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Burns has closed the distance and engaged Fury in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burns.
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Fury's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fury throws a nice head kick!
#CL2#
Burns moves into the clinch.
Fury slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
Burns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Fury gets tackled into the cage by Burns. Burns maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns scores with a hook to the body.
Fury prevents a takedown attempt there.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Burns on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
Fury scores a nice knee to the body.
Fury scores with a shoulder strike.
Burns stalls.
Fury trying to stall but Burns improves his position.
Fury unloads a knee to the mid-section. Burns lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Burns has eaten all the pies!#BC#
Fury escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fury throws a series of punches but Burns moves out of range.
Burns moves to clinch but Fury breaks away
and Fury counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fury misses with a double jab
and Burns counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
A right-left combo lands from Fury.
Burns fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Burns darts in and clinches Fury up against the cage.#T3#
Fury is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Burns is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fury pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Burns's coach down at Tycoon Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Burns's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tyson Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Burns.
Fury dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Burns's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fury lands a damaging elbow. #TD2#
Burns has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Fury is trying to keep an underhook but Burns manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Burns is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Burns landing punches.
Burns controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns lands a big shot there that rocks Fury but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Burns controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Fury is trying to stand.#SU2#
Burns get's back to his feet.
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!
Fury scores with a jab to the head.
Burns takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fury tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns wants to clinch up but Fury keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Burns scores with a takedown into Fury's guard.
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 Tyson Fury will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Burns blocks a head kick by Fury.
Burns darts in trying to clinch
and Fury counters with a leg kick.
Burns tries to clinch
and Fury counters with a two punch combo.
A left lands for Fury.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fury moves away.
Fury moves in looking to clinch but Burns pushes him off.#T1#
Burns throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fury counters with a nice low kick that buckles Burns's knee momentarily.
Fury tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burns on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fury throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fury is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burns can do to turn this around?
Fury bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burns's head backwards.
A head kick misses from Fury.
Burns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fury manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Burns backs away, Fury returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Fury gets a clinch. #T2#
Fury lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fury slows down the pace here.
Burns pushes Fury back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burns is stalling here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fury.
Burns tries a body shot but Fury blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fury using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fury tries to work over Burns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fury's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T3#
Burns stalling against the cage.
Fury is trying to break the clinch but Burns has him pressed against the cage.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
Fury managing to block the knees to the body from Burns.
Burns goes for a takedown attempt but Fury pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Burns has managed to clinch.
#T4#
Burns goes for a takedown attempt but Fury pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fury tries to clinch but Burns is having none of it.
Fury smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Fury clinches up with Burns and pushes him back against the cage.
Burns displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fury up against the cage.
Fury lands a nice elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns trying to stall but Fury improves his position.
Fury lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Burns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burns walks into a straight right hand from Fury.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Fury dominated that second round.
That's time! Fury's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Fury moves into the clinch.
Fury has had enough of the clinch but Burns keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fury wants to clinch but Burns slips to the side
and Burns counters with a one-two to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fury. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fury ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Burns tries to clinch up but Fury circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Fury tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fury is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL2#
Burns clinches.
Fury is pushing Burns up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fury wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fury can't break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fury - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Burns manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Fury tries to keep at a distance but Burns has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Burns displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fury up against the cage.
Fury is pressed up against the cage. Burns has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fury down to the mat. Fury avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fury moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sam Burns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burns tries to clinch up but Fury circles away and keeps his distance.
Fury connects with a crisp jab.
Fury is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fury. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fury looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Fury connects with a jab.
Burns takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tyson Fury is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fury lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Burns swats away the attempt to clinch by Fury.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Fury as he connects with a hook.
Sam Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burns tries to clinch up but Fury circles away and keeps his distance.
Burns takes a swing at Fury's ribcage but misses.
Fury tries to clinch up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns with a poor takedown
letting Fury counter with a right hand.
Burns misses the body punch
enabling Fury to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Fury showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fury, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Fury!
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