When the Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov fight gets underway, Heavy.com will provide live round-by-round coverage of the highly anticipated heavyweight showdown right here on this page, complete with our own unofficial scoring. So please reload this page starting at 5 p.m. Eastern, 2 p.m. Pacific, for instant reaction to the massive fight, which streams live globally on Netflix.
We will also give you round-by-round results and live analysis, as well as the Heavy.com scoring, for the co-main event from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England. That match is also a blockbuster, with England’s Conor Benn returning to the ring for the first time since Nov. 15, when he evened the score against Chris Eubank Jr., taking a dominant unanimous decision.
This time, Benn (24-1, 14 KOs) is pitted against American former world super lightweight champion Regis Prograis (30-3, 24 KOs).
For the 37-year-old Fury, the 6-foot-9 heavyweight who dethroned the great Wladimir Klitschko and stopped American Deontay Wilder twice, this marks his comeback after a nightmare 2024, when he fought two times, both against world No. 1-ranked Oleksandr Usyk of Ukraine, and lost both fights — the first and, so far, only two defeats of his 34-2-1 (24 KOs) career that now enters its 18th year.
The two losses sent Fury into retirement, but now he’s back.
Fury’s opponent is a knockout specialist who, though born in Russia, now fights out of Montreal, Canada. Arslanbek Makhmudov has never been a world champion, but he has held several lower-ranked belts and is currently ranked No. 5 in the world as a heavyweight by the World Boxing Association.
In Makhmudov’s most recent fight, he beat Dave Allen on Oct. 11, 2025, by 12-round unanimous decision. But his previous four fights all ended in knockout victories, so it seems a sure thing that the 265-pound Russian will be looking to put the 268-pound Fury’s lights out.
The Benn vs. Prograis co-feature is expected to get underway at about 8:55 p.m. BST, or 3:55 p.m. Eastern, 12:55 p.m. Pacific in the United States. Come back to this page a little before that time to follow our Heavy.com live coverage.
Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov
Here we go! The main event. Makhmudov, bearded and wearing a hoodie, makes his way to the ring. Fury has shown a somewhat fragile chin. Makhmudov has 13 first-round knockouts. So don’t go anywhere.
Fury will need to stick and move, at least in the early going.
And now, coming out of retirement yet again, the “Gypsy King,” Tyson Fury, gets ready for his ring walk.
But first, a tribute to the late Ricky “Hit Man” Hatton, who died last year.
Unlike Makhmudov, who strolled to the ring unaccompanied, Fury has an entourage of about a dozen.
How much will the 37-year-old Fury have left after 16 months away from the ring? He hasn’t won a fight since 2023. We’re about to find out in just a few minutes.
Let’s get ready to RUMBLE! So says Michael Buffer.
Makhmudov has scored 17 of his 19 knockouts within the first three rounds. So if Fury can get past that mark, he should be able to put this fight away.
Round 1
Here we go. Will we go the full 12 rounds?
Makhmudov seems unfazed by the moment. He moves forward as Fury bides his time. The Russian continually pushes Fury against the ropes. Fury is really doing nothing so far except avoiding punches. Now he starts throwing a few jabs.
Not a lot of technique from Makhmudov, but he did throw punches while Fury threw very few.
Makhmudov wins Round 1. Makhmudov 10, Fury 9.
Round 2
Fury beginning to box now, sticking and moving. Makhmudov’s only chance is to catch Fury by surprise with one of his power shots. We can already see where this one is going.
Fury dodges a big right hand and lands several quick combinations. The Russian already looks like he’s running out of gas.
Fury wins Round 2. Makhmudov 19, Fury 19.
Round 3
Fury turning on the technique and Makhmudov has no answers. He barrels forward but has yet to land a solid shot on Fury.
Makhmudov clinches, but Fury doesn’t cooperate, methodically landing body shots and a few to the side of his opponent’s face.
Fury wins Round 3. Makhmudov 28, Fury 29.
Round 4
Makhmudov finally lands flush with a left, but Fury absorbs the shot. Makhmudov still doing a lot of clinching. Fury dodges a forward lunge and counters with a right hand that lands flush.
Fury wins Round 4. Makhmudov 37, Fury 39.
Round 5
Fury seems to be relaxed and in total control. Meanwhile, his opponent is breathing hard and clinching incessantly. He fails to do any work on the inside, just holding and nothing more.
There are a couple of huge swings and misses from Makhmudov.
Fury wins Round 5. Makhmudov 46, Fury 49.
Round 6
The fight has settled into a kind of monotony now. Fury’s boxing skills are so superior to Makhmudov’s, which are basically non-existent, that the only suspense here is whether Fury will lose interest and leave himself open. It could happen!
But probably won’t.
Makhmudov does not seem discouraged, however, so some credit for that.
Fury wins Round 6. Makhmudov 55, Fury 59.
Round 7
This fight has become basically just a workout for Fury as he gets ready for his inevitable big-money bout with Anthony Joshua. That’s the real story of this one.
Just as it started to seem boring, the Russian fighter lands a couple of clean shots on Fury, but there is no follow-up, just more grabbing and holding.
Fury wins Round 7. Makhmudov 64, Fury 69.
Round 8
Makhmudov has somehow maintained his stamina, though it isn’t doing him much good. He may still have a puncher’s chance, but that’s a very small chance. Now Fury has Makhmudov hurt. Fury may be going for it here. But Makhmudov grabs to stop the assault.
Fury wins Round 8. Makhmudov 73, Fury 79.
Round 9
More of the same here. Fury surgically picking his opponent apart with jabs, but Makhmudov keeps throwing punches and coming forward. Fury remains in control, though. One fighter is imposing his will, and that’s Fury. But Makhmudov is not lacking for heart.
Fury wins Round 9. Makhmudov 82, Fury 89.
Round 10
This is a 12-round fight, but it’s difficult to imagine anything changing over the next three rounds. Body punches by Fury. Makhmudov starting to seem beaten at this point. I’m sure he doesn’t want to, but Makhmudov would do well to stay on his stool after this round. He’s taking a lot of shots and appears exhausted now.
Fury going for the KO all of a sudden, but as tired as he is, Makhmudov is still pretty sturdy.
Fury wins Round 10. Makhmudov 91, Fury 99.
Round 11
Can Fury close the show here? Will he even try?
Really nothing but holding from Makhmudov, as Fury continues to jab. Sometimes illegally with the backhand, but no one seems to care. Fury certainly doesn’t need any additional advantages.
Fury wins Round 11. Makhmudov 100, Fury 109.
Round 12
Mercifully, we enter the final round. Though not a very entertaining fight, this has been an absolute master class by Fury, albeit against an overmatched opponent. For a fighter coming off a 16-month layoff, Fury has shown zero rust. Though that may be the opponent making him look that way.
That’s it. Now we all look forward to the mega-fight between Fury and Joshua. This was just a tuneup, one streamed globally on Netflix.
Fury wins Round 12. Makhmudov 109, Fury 119.
The only suspense now is whether the judges will render some sort of insane decision. But Fury won this fight in one-sided fashion, against a tough and, at least in the beginning, dangerous, if unskilled, opponent.
Fury and Joshua shake hands and exchange smiles through the ropes. Now Makhmudov congratulates Fury.
Judges scored 120-108, 120-108, and 119-109. All for Fury, of course.
Fury wins for the 35th time and now awaits his fight with Joshua to be finalized.
The evening ends with the big announcement. Fury challenges Joshua from the ring as Joshua sits impassively. Joshua says nothing.
Joshua says he never had a problem fighting Fury, saying, “I’ll punch you up.”
A lot of wrestling-style theatrics here. The fight will certainly happen. But this night is over. Thanks for joining us here at Heavy.com for our live coverage of Fury vs. Makhmudov. We hope you enjoyed it, and hopefully we’ll see you again when Fury meets Joshua in the “Battle of Britain.” Good night!
Conor Benn vs. Regis Prograis
We’re getting ready for the ring walk in the co-main event tonight. Benn, the 28-year-old son of legendary British fighter Nigel Benn, looks to raise his record to 25-1 (14 KOs) against the American Prograis, who is 9 years older and has won 30 fights against three losses, with 24 KOs. But Prograis is coming off two straight losses.
Now Prograis has entered the ring, wearing a feather headdress presumably in honor of a Mardi Gras costume, as seen in his native New Orleans. And here comes Benn, walking in to the song “Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)” by Hillsong UNITED.
Benn will reportedly earn a $15 million payoff for this single fight. Now he finally makes his way through the ropes and into the ring. Just waiting to make our way through the great Michael Buffer’s introductions, and the referee’s ring instructions — and we’ll be on our way with this intriguing fight.
Round 1
Here we go with Benn vs. Prograis. Each fighter has five first-round KOs in his career.
Benn starts off manhandling his opponent, catching him in a headlock. But now Benn is letting his hands go. Prograis lands a few jabs and seems to have given Benn something to think about, slowing his initially frenetic pace.
Benn’s knee touched the canvas, but no knockdown was called.
Benn wins the round, 10-9.
Round 2
Benn buckled Prograis’ knees at the bell of Round 1. Now the American is trying to recover to open Round 2. Prograis doing well to keep the fight in the center of the ring.
The older, southpaw fighter, Prograis, is taking a pure counterpunching strategy.
Benn wins Round 2. Benn 20, Prograis 18.
Round 3
Prograis looks like the smaller man in there. He is fighting a strategic and brave fight, but he simply doesn’t have enough to match Benn’s high-energy approach.
The American is surviving on craft alone, but his face is showing redness from the repeated jabs and right hooks, even the grazing blows, that reach him from Benn.
Benn wins Round 3. Benn 30, Prograis 27.
Round 4
More of the same to open the round. But suddenly Prograis has opened a small cut over Benn’s right eye with a good left hand.
Fighting with a burst of confidence, Prograis is starting to move Benn backward to a degree.
Benn, even when retreating, has a higher volume of landing punches. This is a close round, but in the end …
Benn wins Round 4. Benn 40, Prograis 36.
Round 5
Replays show that a head butt is what opened the cut on Benn’s eye. Benn may be tiring slightly, but his punch volume remains high. Prograis is not giving in, stubbornly sticking to his plan. It doesn’t seem to be enough, but he is landing a few solid punches. But with no follow-up.
Prograis is clearly gaining confidence and momentum, but he can’t keep up with the barrage of Benn punches.
Benn wins Round 5. Benn 50, Prograis 45.
Round 6
Prograis lands his best left of the fight square on Benn’s chin as Benn went into a clinch. But Benn lands a solid uppercut to the body. Benn now has cuts over both eyes.
The profuse amount of blood on Benn’s face does not seem to affect him as he wobbles Prograis. Really difficult to give a round to Prograis, though he is giving Benn all he can handle.
Benn wins Round 6. Benn 60, Prograis 54.
Round 7
Prograis lands some stiff but single shots. Benn continues to throw combinations.
Benn working the body, and Prograis is showing the effects.
The body work leads to a clear win in this round for Benn.
Benn wins Round 7. Benn 70, Prograis 63.
Round 8
We have it a shutout for Benn so far, but Prograis is putting on an honorable performance. Still, the combinations of Benn are just too much for the older fighter.
Not sure how much longer Prograis can absorb these body shots. A slower-paced round for both boxers.
Prograis taunts Benn at the bell, but you don’t get points for posturing.
Benn wins Round 8. Benn 80, Prograis 72.
Round 9
You have to be charitable to give Prograis any rounds here, but he has had some impressive moments and that may sway the judges. This round is more of the same. Benn overwhelming Prograis with body shots and combination punches, but Prograis is showing some incredible toughness. He won’t quit.
Prograis appears to know that Benn wants a knockout, and the American refuses to let him have one. But he is taking a torrent of abuse here.
Benn wins Round 9. Benn 90, Prograis 81.
Round 10
The final round. Benn pushes Prograis to the canvas.
All credit to Prograis for hanging in there and actually landing some punches. But this one can’t be over soon enough. Unless Prograis lands a lucky punch and somehow stops Benn, this one is out of reach.
Benn wins Round 10. Benn 100, Prograis 90.
Now we just wait for the official decision and scorecards.
Judges scored 98-92 for Benn. All three judges had the same scorecard. Somehow each judge found two rounds for Prograis. But in any case, Benn dominated this fight.
Fury vs. Makhmudov coming up next. Scroll up the page for our live commentary and scoring of the main event.
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