PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Povetkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakeem Berzevaco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berzevaco has chosen Kaksi vanhaa hinttaria as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Povetkin
vs
Berzevaco

185 cm
38
178 lbs
32 - 15 - 1

178 cm
35
180 lbs
28 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Fast

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Povetkin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hakeem Berzevaco!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berzevaco fails to land with a series of punches.
Berzevaco misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Povetkin counters with a left and a right that stings Berzevaco.
Berzevaco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Povetkin moves out of range of the body kick.
Povetkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berzevaco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Berzevaco throws out a counter right but Povetkin avoids it with no problem.
Berzevaco keeps Povetkin at a distance using the push kick.
Povetkin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Povetkin misses with a low kick as Berzevaco jumps back.
Povetkin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Povetkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berzevaco.
Povetkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Berzevaco.
Povetkin lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Povetkin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Berzevaco missing with a left hand there. Povetkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Povetkin is looking for a counter combo.
Berzevaco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berzevaco needs to keep his hands up - Povetkin had a free shot at his head there.
Berzevaco looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Berzevaco throws a leg kick
and Povetkin counters with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Berzevaco.
Berzevaco tries to land a body kick
and Povetkin counters with a three punch combo that has Berzevaco backing up. Berzevaco nods at Povetkin to acknowledge the strikes.
Berzevaco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Povetkin manages to avoid it.
Povetkin misses with a combination
and Berzevaco counters with a good low kick that Povetkin was not able to check.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berzevaco with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Berzevaco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Povetkin.
We've been told by Povetkin's head coaches at BEVA Fight Home that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Berzevaco smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Berzevaco getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Berzevaco throws a head kick that misses
and Povetkin counters with a two punch combo.
Berzevaco checks a low kick from Povetkin.
Berzevaco misses with a straight left.
Povetkin moves out of range of the body kick.
Povetkin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Povetkin misses with a hook. Berzevaco ducked under it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco misses the shot to the body.
Povetkin slips a jab from Berzevaco.
Berzevaco looks to land a right hand but Povetkin moved out of range.
Povetkin tried to counter with a leg kick but Berzevaco avoided it.
Berzevaco misses with a body kick.
Povetkin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Berzevaco just manages to avoid it.
Povetkin takes a swing at Berzevaco's ribcage but misses.
Berzevaco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Povetkin. Povetkin obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Povetkin misses.
Povetkin throws a right hand that Berzevaco ducks under and follows up with a left that Berzevaco also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Berzevaco.
Povetkin slips a straight right by Berzevaco.
A counter left hand to the body from Povetkin misses its target.
Berzevaco tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco misses with an uppercut. Povetkin saw that one coming.
Povetkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berzevaco.
It looked like Povetkin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Berzevaco misses with a hook. Povetkin ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Povetkin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Berzevaco.
Povetkin with a hook.
Berzevaco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Povetkin.
Berzevaco stuns Povetkin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berzevaco misses with a wild body shot.
A left and a right from Povetkin both land. Nice combination.
Berzevaco takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Povetkin lands a left and a right that send Berzevaco crashing to the mat, dazed. Povetkin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Berzevaco is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Povetkin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Berzevaco connects with a jab.
Berzevaco throws a jab but it's blocked by Povetkin.
Povetkin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Berzevaco fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Berzevaco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Povetkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Berzevaco swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Berzevaco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Povetkin tries to score with a low kick but Berzevaco moves his leg out of the way.
Berzevaco tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Povetkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berzevaco can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Povetkin checks a leg kick nicely.
Berzevaco throws a body kick that misses.
Povetkin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Povetkin.
Povetkin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzevaco throws a leg kick
and Povetkin counters with a nice uppercut.
Berzevaco with a hook.
Berzevaco takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hakeem Berzevaco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berzevaco. Povetkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Povetkin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Berzevaco misses the body punch
and Povetkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alexander Povetkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Berzevaco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Berzevaco. That's going to slow Povetkin down.
Berzevaco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Berzevaco buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Povetkin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Povetkin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Berzevaco. Berzevaco circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Berzevaco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexander Povetkin is winning the standup battle so far.
Povetkin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Berzevaco goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Povetkin throws a leg kick which misses Berzevaco's front leg but catches the back leg as Berzevaco tries to avoid it.
Berzevaco misses with a wild combination.
Berzevaco takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Berzevaco staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Berzevaco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on Berzevaco's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Berzevaco misses with a jab to the body
and Povetkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Povetkin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Berzevaco. Berzevaco circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A low kick from Berzevaco misses
and Povetkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Povetkin connects with a body shot that sends Berzevaco's belly button to the back.
Berzevaco misses with a kick to the body.
Berzevaco fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Povetkin checks it well.
Povetkin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Berzevaco stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Povetkin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Povetkin lands a left and a right that send Berzevaco crashing to the mat, dazed. Povetkin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Berzevaco is still on wobbly legs! Can Povetkin finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Povetkin darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Berzevaco's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Povetkin before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Povetkin!
Alexander Povetkin retains his super heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Alexander Povetkin made sure he mentioned //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.