MMA Fighting provides live round-by-round updates for the highly anticipated boxing match between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury 2 at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday afternoon.
The main event is anticipated to start at approximately 6 p.m. ET and will be streamed on DAZN. For details on the undercard results, you can visit our Usyk vs. Fury 2 results page.
Oleksandr Usyk, boasting a record of 22 wins and no losses, is a 2012 Olympic gold medalist in boxing. He turned pro in 2013 and has remained dominant, becoming the first undisputed cruiserweight champion in the four-belt era. In their previous bout this past May, Usyk defeated Tyson Fury via split decision to become the undisputed heavyweight champion but vacated the IBF heavyweight title in June.
Tyson Fury, with a record of 34 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw, is regarded as one of the most decorated heavyweight champions in recent history. His only professional defeat came at the hands of Usyk in their last encounter, which was closely contested with judges scoring it 115–112, 114–113, 113–114 in favor of Usyk.
The Usyk vs. Fury rematch is about to take place, promising an exciting showdown between the two fighters.
Below, you can find the live blog for Usyk vs. Fury 2, providing real-time updates throughout the match.
As the fighters prepare to enter the ring, Fury makes his entrance to All I Want for Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey, followed by a transition into Hypnotize by Notorious B.I.G., intensifying the atmosphere as the fight approaches.
Usyk, on the other hand, enters to the Ukrainian pop song Brothers by Vazyl Zadhan, bringing a different vibe to the ring.
Roberto Ramirez has been appointed as the referee for the main event, setting the stage for an exciting bout.
With the fighters ready, the national anthems have been sung, and Michael Buffer’s iconic “Let’s Get Ready To Rumble!” signals that it’s finally go time!
Round 1: Both fighters start light on their feet. Fury begins by pawing at Usyk and flicking out jabs, while Usyk responds with a straight left to the body. Although close, Usyk lands a right while Fury strikes simultaneously with his own right. A high jab from Usyk and a series of body jabs from Fury create a competitive first round.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Fury.
Round 2: Usyk comes out with a flurry and lands a body shot that scores. Fury is struggling to find opportunities for his jab, and Usyk remains focused on landing lefts to the body. A hard 1-2 combination from Fury at the round’s close raises questions about whether he stole the round.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Fury. Overall, 20-18 Fury.
Round 3: Usyk continues to employ the jab to the body, but Fury responds with a series of counters. Usyk finds moments to land punches but tends to fall short against Fury’s solid body jabs. It appears Fury is slightly ahead with the effective power punches.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Fury. Overall, 30-27 Fury.
Round 4: Usyk shows increased aggression, landing crisp jabs and combinations. Fury counters with a right hand, but Usyk manages to get through with several clean shots. Both fighters aim for powerful hooks but only manage to connect with light hits as the round progresses.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Usyk. Overall, 39-37 Fury.
Round 5: The round starts to see more grappling than previously observed. Usyk complains about a rabbit punch but continues to attack with body shots, landing a strong straight left down the middle. Fury takes a more measured approach but manages to land several effective shots to Usyk’s body. He finishes strong, aiding his case in the judges’ eyes.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Fury. Overall, 49-46 Fury.
Round 6: The round begins with a jab battle. Usyk tries to land power punches, but Fury’s guard is effective at blocking. As they exchange blows, Usyk finds success with a powerful right hand, leading to a visibly thrilling round.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Usyk. Overall, 58-56 Fury.
Round 7: Usyk opens with a solid 1-2, but Fury’s adjustments from earlier rounds help him mitigate damage. Usyk connects popularly with left hooks, getting a big reaction from the crowd.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Fury. Overall, 68-65 Fury.
Round 8: Fury remains busy with his jab while both boxers trade punches. An accidental clash of heads halts the action momentarily. Usyk’s body shots begin to assert themselves, leading to a strong showing against Fury in the latter part of the round.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Usyk. Overall, 77-75 Fury.
Round 9: Fury opens with effective body shots as Usyk focuses on head-targeting. A series of jabs from both fighters keeps the round competitive, with Usyk impressively swinging with authority as the fight continues.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Usyk. Overall, 86-85 Fury.
Round 10: Both fighters exchange punches with notable urgency as they feel the pressure. Fury’s attempts to bully Usyk come up short, while Usyk lands a series of effective shots.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Usyk. Overall, 95-95.
Round 11: The intensity ramps up, with both fighters engaged in a back-and-forth battle. Usyk finds success with multiple scores to the body and uppercuts that land cleanly.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Usyk. Overall, 105-104 Usyk.
Round 12: Both fighters push with urgency as they exchange hard shots late in the round. Usyk ends strong, landing a series of effective strikes as the bell rings.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Usyk. Overall, 115-113 Usyk.
The official result shows Oleksandr Usyk defeating Tyson Fury via unanimous decision with all judges scoring it 116-112 in favor of Usyk.
When asked about the scoring, Usyk simply stated, “I win. It’s good,” expressing gratitude toward his family for their support. Additionally, he shared that his sons won at a judo competition the same day, marking a wonderful day for the Usyk family.
Daniel Dubois stepped into the ring to call for a rematch after expressing his feelings about his last fight.
When questioned about his next steps, Usyk responded by saying, “I can [do] more,” showing readiness and willingness to rematch Dubois down the line.
