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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Berkut (ranked 1085 p4p, 1585 weight class) and Ele Meno (ranked 99 p4p, 145 weight class). Kirill Berkut could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ele Meno's chin.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Berkut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ele Meno!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meno misses the shot to the body.
Berkut tries to counter with a takedown but Meno is quick to defend against it.
Berkut lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Berkut tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Meno swivels and escapes.
Berkut just misses with a punch to the body.
Berkut shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Meno counter with a right hand.
Berkut with a poor takedown
and Berkut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirill Berkut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meno misses with a two punch combination.
Meno missing with a left hand there. Berkut was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meno gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Meno can do anything to dispel that myth.
Meno controls Berkut momentarily but Berkut frees himself.
Meno is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berkut looking for submissions off his back.
Berkut's coaches at Shark Tank Private Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Berkut is looking to control Meno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Berkut avoid being mounted?
Meno controlling the action here.
Berkut works his way to full guard. Good work.
Meno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berkut is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Meno avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Berkut might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Berkut working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Meno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Meno manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Berkut looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Meno passes into side control.
Berkut is trying to escape the position but Meno is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berkut sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Meno prevents Berkut from improving his position.
Berkut wants to control but Meno is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Meno really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berkut. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Meno thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Berkut makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Berkut.
Berkut looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meno is one step ahead there.
Meno's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Berkut working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Meno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Meno manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berkut wants to sweep here but Meno controlling him for the moment.
Meno trying to control the position from guard on top but Berkut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berkut had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Meno defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meno trying to control the position from guard on top but Berkut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ele Meno will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Berkut fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Berkut shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Meno pinned against the cage. Meno gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Meno lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Berkut shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Meno but Meno pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirill Berkut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berkut lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meno misses with a looping right.
Meno defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Berkut.
Meno gets caught napping as Berkut dives in and scores a takedown. Meno manages to retain guard.
Meno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meno looking for a sweep. Not yet Meno, not yet.
Meno has his hands on Berkut's head, controlling the position.
Meno is looking to sweep but instead, Berkut has passed into half guard.
Berkut is working for a submission of some sort.
Berkut is thwarting Meno's attempts to control the position.
Berkut is trying to work for a kimura but Meno is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Meno keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Meno taking some punishment here, with Berkut in his half guard.
Berkut with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Berkut working Meno over with strikes.
Meno is trying to maintain the position but Berkut is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Berkut in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berkut wants to control but Meno is keeping him busy.
Berkut is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Meno is just riding it out for now. Berkut eventually gives up the hold.
Meno controlling the position well.
Berkut throwing shots but Meno is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Meno is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Berkut's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Berkut's back!
Meno controlling well, preventing Berkut from escaping the position.
Berkut looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kirill Berkut overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berkut is keeping busy.
Meno is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Berkut rolls, trying to escape but Meno keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kirill Berkut will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Berkut slips under a jab.
Berkut tries to score a power double leg takedown but Meno sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Berkut somewhat.
Meno swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Berkut.
Meno throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berkut. Meno does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Berkut.
Berkut shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Meno sprawls well. Meno wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Berkut gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirill Berkut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berkut bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Meno is not content to let Berkut control the position.
Berkut lands a decent elbow from side control.
Berkut misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Berkut cracks Meno with a big right hand but Meno just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meno is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Meno struggling a bit here.
Meno is looking for a sweep.
Berkut trying to control the action but Meno is working from the bottom.
Meno tries to bench press Berkut off him but Berkut keeps the position.
Berkut working away.
Berkut cracks Meno with a big right hand but Meno just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Berkut connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Meno some visible discomfort.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berkut lands a nice forearm strike.
Meno is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berkut lands a strong strike to the head of Meno. That's dazed him! Berkut looking to finish here. Meno is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Berkut lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kirill Berkut!
After the fight, Kirill Berkut was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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