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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Berkut (ranked 214 p4p, 555 weight class) and Mateo Hernandez (ranked 23 p4p, 64 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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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 19 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, Kirill Berkut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mateo Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez throws a leg kick but Berkut sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Berkut looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hernandez thumps Berkut with a low kick.
Hernandez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Berkut was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Hernandez.
Hernandez slips a straight right by Berkut.
The fighters circling - Hernandez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hernandez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Berkut moves away from the strike by Hernandez.
Berkut lands a slapping body shot.
Berkut throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berkut bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hernandez's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Berkut tests Hernandez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Berkut misses the shot to the body.
Hernandez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hernandez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Berkut scores with a jab. Hernandez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berkut takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Berkut takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Berkut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
Berkut was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Berkut tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hernandez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Berkut somewhat.
It seemed like Hernandez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hernandez throws a hook but Berkut avoids it easily.
Berkut throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Berkut. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Berkut.
Berkut slips under a jab from Hernandez.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hernandez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Berkut has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Berkut and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hernandez's corner calls for a 1-2. Hernandez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Berkut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Berkut.
Berkut throws a body punch but Hernandez moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berkut drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Berkut content to stall in guard here.
Berkut missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berkut is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Berkut throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Berkut pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hernandez is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berkut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hernandez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Berkut throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hernandez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hernandez pulls Berkut in to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Berkut swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hernandez.
Berkut throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Berkut swings for the body but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez throws an off balance right hand
and Berkut counters with a nice uppercut.
Berkut misses with a jab to the body
and Hernandez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Berkut bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Berkut dives in for a single leg takedown but Hernandez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Berkut lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
A short right from Hernandez.
Berkut blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hernandez breaks from the clinch.
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Berkut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hernandez! But no joy.
Berkut dives in and grabs Hernandez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hernandez pushes down on Berkut's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirill Berkut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berkut moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Berkut throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hernandez's waist but Hernandez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Berkut off to one side.
Hernandez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Berkut takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from Hernandez misses.
Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hernandez swings for the body but Berkut moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kirill Berkut will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice cross by Hernandez.
Berkut throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Berkut throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Berkut cracks a nice hook into Hernandez's ribs.
Kirill Berkut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berkut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
Berkut bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Berkut is looking to take a break and control but Hernandez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hernandez is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkut trying to control the position but Hernandez is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berkut swings around for an armbar but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Berkut's guard.
Berkut is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Berkut is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hernandez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez preventing the sweep.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hernandez preventing the sweep.
Berkut is looking for a triangle but Hernandez pushes his legs off easily.
Berkut wants to sweep here but Hernandez controlling him for the moment.
Hernandez tries to free his leg and advance position but Berkut is retaining full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hernandez throws a hook to the side of Berkut's head but Berkut sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Berkut throws a jab when Hernandez was well out of range.
Hernandez lands a body shot.
Berkut misses with a left hand
letting Hernandez counter with a right hand.
Berkut misses the shot to the body.
Berkut tries for a takedown but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Berkut misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernandez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hernandez! But no joy.
Berkut throws a hook but Hernandez avoids it easily.
Hernandez throws a jab when Berkut was well out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Berkut there.
Berkut connects with a right hand. Hernandez shakes it off.
Hernandez throws a jab but it's blocked by Berkut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berkut thows a left - swing and a miss!
Berkut backing away here, and Hernandez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Berkut shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Berkut drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hernandez dives on top into guard.
Hernandez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Berkut looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berkut wants to control but Hernandez passes easily into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berkut trying to control but Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Berkut scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Berkut throws a body shot but no joy.
Hernandez misses with a left hand
and Berkut cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Berkut swings for the body but Hernandez moves out of range.
Jab by Hernandez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berkut. Hernandez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hernandez punishes Berkut's body with a nice straight punch.
Hernandez with a hook.
Hernandez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berkut sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez lands a really nice looking cross but Berkut seems unphased.
Berkut cracks Hernandez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Berkut connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berkut avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left lands for Hernandez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez avoids the body shot from Berkut.
Berkut takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses.
Hernandez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Berkut counters with a stiff right hand.
Berkut misses with an uppercut.
Hernandez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Hernandez misses.
Mateo Hernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hernandez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berkut.
Hernandez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Berkut makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Berkut lands a jab to the nose.
Nice body kick from Hernandez.
Berkut swings widly with a right hand
and Hernandez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Hernandez lands.
Berkut waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hernandez.
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Berkut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berkut sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Berkut uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hernandez.
Hernandez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Berkut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Berkut half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Berkut throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Berkut keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hernandez.
Berkut tries to counter with a takedown but Hernandez is quick to defend against it.
Hernandez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Berkut.
Berkut lands with a nice body punch.
Berkut throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hernandez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Berkut just misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hernandez wants it to stay on the feet.
Berkut throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hernandez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berkut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kirill Berkut is winning the standup battle so far.
Hernandez looks to throw the jab but Berkut is out of range.
The fighters circling - Hernandez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kirill Berkut is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Berkut misses with a straight right.
Berkut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Berkut.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hernandez slaps away a takedown attempt from Berkut, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Berkut gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hernandez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirill Berkut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez throws a shot from downtown. Berkut moves away and avoids it.
Berkut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
Hernandez missing with a left hand there. Berkut was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mateo Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hernandez defending well as Berkut loads up on a big left hand.
Hernandez cracks Berkut with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hernandez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berkut sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hernandez, as that shot connected.
Hernandez loads up on a big right hand but Berkut slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Berkut drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hernandez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Berkut's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Berkut missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mateo Hernandez.
I think Berkut has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kirill Berkut!
A very excited looking Kirill Berkut made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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