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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Berkut (ranked 333 p4p, 645 weight class) and Ivor Ivanovic (ranked 34 p4p, 57 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Berkut!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivor Ivanovic!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Darius Henderson and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berkut.
We've been hearing reports that Berkut has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Berkut misses with a body shot
and Ivanovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Berkut misses with an uppercut
and Ivanovic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Berkut ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ivanovic cracks Berkut with an open hand slap.
Berkut dives in for a single leg takedown but Ivanovic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Berkut looking to slow down the pace here.
Ivanovic misses with a body punch.
Ivanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ivanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkut can't find room to land a body shot as Ivanovic controls the action.
Ivanovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Berkut tries to score a body lock takedown but Ivanovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ivanovic breaks the clinch.
Berkut lands a jab to the head.
Berkut manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ivanovic on his heels. He'll look to pass Ivanovic's guard now, I'm sure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovic controlling Berkut's posture.
Berkut got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ivanovic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berkut has managed to get both his arms back between Ivanovic's legs - danger averted.
Ivanovic controlling the position.
Berkut missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berkut scoring with some ground and pound.
Berkut won't allow Ivanovic to sweep him here.
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Berkut from controlling successfully.
Ivanovic trying to control the position.
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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Berkut tries to free his leg and advance position but Ivanovic is retaining full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Berkut preventing the sweep.
Berkut postures up in Ivanovic's guard and throws a big left but Ivanovic blocks it.
Berkut trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Berkut throws an overhand right that lands on Ivanovic's shoulder, as Ivanovic tries to avoid the shot.
Ivanovic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ivanovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Berkut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Berkut is defended easily by Ivanovic.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ivanovic! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirill Berkut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Berkut.
Ivanovic throws a body kick that misses.
Berkut shoots and misses
and Ivanovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ivanovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Berkut looks to land a right hand but Ivanovic moved out of range.
Berkut throws a jab but it's blocked by Ivanovic.
Berkut dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Berkut shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ivanovic but Ivanovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berkut connects with a nice looking jab.
A leg kick checked by Berkut.
Ivanovic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Berkut fails with the takedown
and Ivanovic counters with a thumping low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanovic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Berkut counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ivanovic won't be happy with that.
Berkut throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ivanovic works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Berkut missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ivanovic kicks off Berkut and gets to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivor Ivanovic dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Berkut misses with a lunging right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Ivanovic connects with a single shot there.
Berkut shoots in looking for a takedown. Ivanovic tries to sprawl out of it but Berkut keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ivanovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ivanovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Berkut in his tracks.
Ivanovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Ivanovic replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Berkut blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ivanovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Ivanovic ducks under a wild hook from Berkut.
A little jabbing left from Ivanovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Berkut tries to close the distance and clinch but Ivanovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berkut scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Berkut.
Ivanovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berkut uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic misses with a wild body shot.
Ivanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Berkut.
Ivanovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ivanovic gets caught flat footed, as Berkut shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ivanovic has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Berkut is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ivanovic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Berkut misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ivanovic gets underhooks to prevent Berkut's takedown attempt.
A short right from Ivanovic on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanovic breaks from the clinch.
Berkut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ivanovic throws an overhand right that lands on Berkut's shoulder, as Berkut tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berkut with a poor takedown
and Ivanovic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirill Berkut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berkut misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ivanovic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Berkut throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ivanovic's waist but Ivanovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Berkut off to one side.
Ivanovic throws a counter combo.
Ivanovic scores with a hook to the body. Berkut takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ivanovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Berkut moves out of range as Ivanovic strikes.
Berkut dives in and grabs Ivanovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ivanovic pushes down on Berkut's head and hops out.
Berkut throws an off balance right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Ivanovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Berkut tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ivanovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Berkut somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic thuds his shin into the meat of Berkut's side.
Ivanovic throws out a loose jab but Berkut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ivanovic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ivanovic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Berkut will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Berkut drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ivor Ivanovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ivanovic is looking to regain half guard here but Berkut keeps moving and retains side control.
Berkut has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ivanovic is not content to let Berkut control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ivanovic tries to bench press Berkut off him but Berkut keeps the position.
Berkut wants to control for a moment but Ivanovic uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Berkut tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ivanovic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ivanovic is controlling Berkut's trapped leg to prevent Berkut from advancing to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivor Ivanovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Berkut misses with a straight right.
Ivanovic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Berkut misses with an uppercut
and Ivanovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ivanovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ivanovic throws a hook but Berkut blocks it.
Berkut throws a hook to the side of Ivanovic's head but Ivanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Berkut gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ivanovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ivanovic lands with an overhand left.
Berkut takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic misses with a few strikes there.
Berkut shoots in and drives through. Ivanovic sprawls well.
Berkut throws a looping overhand right but Ivanovic ducks down to avoid it.
Berkut has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ivanovic! But no joy.
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 misses with a looping right.
Ivanovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berkut manages to avoid it.
Ivanovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Berkut throws an off balance right hand
and Ivanovic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Berkut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanovic manages to avoid it.
Ivanovic lunges at Berkut with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Berkut's hand.
Berkut takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ivanovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kirill Berkut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berkut takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Berkut swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Berkut has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berkut chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ivanovic can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanovic throws a leg kick
and Berkut counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ivanovic has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Berkut has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ivanovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Berkut has had enough of the clinch but Ivanovic keeps him there for the moment.
Ivanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Berkut.
A short right from Ivanovic on the inside.
Berkut tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ivanovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Berkut is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ivanovic misses with the head strike.
Ivanovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Ivanovic on the inside.
Ivanovic manages to break the clinch.
Ivanovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Berkut under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Berkut misses with a wild body shot.
Ivanovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Berkut misses with a right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Berkut is rocked!
Ivanovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Berkut misses with a takedown attempt
and Ivanovic counters with a left to the body.
Berkut takes one on the button.
Oh Berkut is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Berkut with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ivanovic counters with a right hand to the body.
Berkut circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Ivanovic. Berkut falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Ivanovic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivor Ivanovic!
Ivor Ivanovic is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Ivor Ivanovic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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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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