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Event:
D46 Jones v Hunt II
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Andonov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Andonov darts in looking for a takedown but Berkutov gets double underhooks and turns Andonov into the cage.
Andonov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Berkutov.
Berkutov shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Berkutov pushes Andonov up against the cage in a clinch.
Andonov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ignat Berkutov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berkutov looking for a takedown.
Andonov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Berkutov is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkutov wants to take the fight to the mat but Andonov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Berkutov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Andonov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Berkutov to the mat. Berkutov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Andonov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berkutov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Andonov's guard. #REVR#
Berkutov looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Berkutov postures up in Andonov's guard and throws a big left but Andonov blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andonov wants to hit a switch here but Berkutov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Andonov there!
Berkutov with a couple of short strikes.
Andonov tries to reverse the position but Berkutov maintains control.
Berkutov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Berkutov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Andonov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Berkutov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Andonov can't escape the position.
Berkutov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Berkutov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Andonov looks a forlorn figure.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andonov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Berkutov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Berkutov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Andonov is in a horrible position here. Berkutov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Berkutov landing punches.
Berkutov landing shots from mount.
BOOM! Berkutov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Andonov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Berkutov cracks Andonov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Andonov swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #T3#
Andonov is in a horrible position here. Berkutov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Andonov tries to reverse the position but Berkutov maintains control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Berkutov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Berkutov tries to control but Andonov wriggling away.
Berkutov landing strikes from the mount and Andonov is in trouble!
Berkutov lands a big elbow.
The referee warns Andonov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Berkutov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Andonov looks a forlorn figure.
Berkutov raining down shots from the mount!
Andonov is looking to improve his position but Berkutov isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee warns Andonov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Andonov is in a horrible position here. Berkutov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Berkutov controlling the pace for now.
Berkutov with a couple of short strikes.
Berkutov is landing with some decent strikes but Andonov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Andonov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Berkutov landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ignat Berkutov 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.
#R2#
Berkutov closes the distance and clinches up with Andonov, looking for a takedown. Berkutov pushes Andonov against the cage but Andonov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And Andonov tries to counter it with a takedown but Berkutov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Andonov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Andonov wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Berkutov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Andonov to the ground. Berkutov is now in Andonov's guard.
Berkutov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Andonov keeping moving, preventing Berkutov from controlling successfully.
Berkutov lands a couple of digs.
Berkutov trying to control but Andonov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andonov 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.#T1#
Andonov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berkutov.
Berkutov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Berkutov 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.
Andonov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berkutov.
Berkutov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berkutov preventing the sweep.
Berkutov stands up over Andonov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Andonov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Berkutov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andonov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ignat Berkutov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berkutov trying to control the position from guard on top but Andonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berkutov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andonov can do to turn this around?
Andonov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Berkutov sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Andonov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Berkutov gets full guard.
Andonov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Berkutov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Berkutov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Berkutov trying to control the position.
#T3#
Berkutov trying to strike off his back.
Berkutov working a defensive guard here.
Berkutov wants to sweep here but Andonov controlling him for the moment.
Berkutov controls Andonov momentarily but Andonov frees himself.
Andonov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berkutov tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB#
Berkutov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Andonov has passed into half guard!
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Andonov misses with a head shot. Berkutov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Berkutov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andonov won't allow Berkutov to get back to his feet.
Andonov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andonov wants to pass the guard but Berkutov is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Berkutov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Andonov sprawls well. Andonov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Berkutov gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ignat Berkutov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Andonov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Andonov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Andonov wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Berkutov. No joy for Andonov on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Berkutov. No joy for Andonov on that attempt.
Ignat Berkutov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yordan Andonov.
Andonov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Berkutov defends it nicely.
Andonov fails with the takedown#CL#
and Berkutov counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andonov wants a takedown but no success here.
Berkutov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andonov is pressed up against the cage. Berkutov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Andonov down to the mat. Andonov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Berkutov shoots for a double leg takedown but Andonov sprawls well. He's pushed Berkutov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Berkutov throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Andonov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Berkutov won't be happy with that.
Andonov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Andonov prevents Berkutov from escaping the position.
Andonov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Berkutov to see if he's OK.
Berkutov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Andonov tries to move to mount but Berkutov blocks the move with his legs.
Berkutov is trying to get back to half guard.
Andonov is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Berkutov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Berkutov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Andonov cracks Berkutov with a big elbow.
Berkutov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Berkutov looks to move to half guard but instead Andonov has passed into mount! Damn!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BOOM! Andonov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Berkutov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Berkutov tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Berkutov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Andonov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Andonov with shots to the head and body - Berkutov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Berkutov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andonov uses his free foot to push down on Berkutov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Berkutov.
Berkutov tries to buck Andonov off but he can't manage it.
Andonov lands with some strikes.
Berkutov is in a horrible position here. Andonov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Berkutov wants to hold on but Andonov pushes him away.#T4#
Andonov working Berkutov over with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berkutov tries to hold on but Andonov postures up.
Andonov lands a big elbow - Berkutov is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Berkutov is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Yordan Andonov!
An out of breath Yordan Andonov 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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Event:
D41 Galvao Vs Jacquard
Date: Mar 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Bud is looking to slow Berkutov down with leg kicks.
Bud scores with a shot to the body.
Bud looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Berkutov moves in looking to clinch but Bud pushes him off.
Decent striking displayed by Bud there.
Berkutov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bud lands a nice looking kick to the body. Berkutov takes a step back to recover.
Berkutov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Berkutov walks into a stiff left hand from Bud.
Berkutov darts in looking for a takedown but Bud gets double underhooks and turns Berkutov into the cage.
Bud scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Berkutov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bud - the referee stops the clock and Berkutov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bud. Berkutov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Berkutov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bud counters with a nice uppercut.
Bud connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Berkutov momentarily.
Berkutov is looking to clinch but Bud is avoiding it.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bud enables Berkutov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bud manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Bud is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bud looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berkutov is one step ahead there.
Berkutov is looking to work some ground and pound but Bud has wrist control.
Bud controlling the position.
Berkutov is looking to work some ground and pound but Bud has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Berkutov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Berkutov throwing strikes but missing.
Berkutov scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Berkutov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Berkutov tries to free his leg and advance position but Bud is retaining full guard.
Berkutov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berkutov stands up over Bud, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Berkutov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bud working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kona Bud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bud connects with a solid leg kick.
Berkutov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bud counters with a nice uppercut.
Kona Bud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ignat Berkutov.
Berkutov wants to clinch
and Bud counters with a low kick, right behind Berkutov 's knee. #T3#
Berkutov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kona Bud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bud connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Both fighters circling a little - Bud finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Berkutov looks winded!
A solid leg kick lands there for Bud.
Bud fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Berkutov on the side of the head.
Bud smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Berkutov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bud counters with a nice body kick.
Nice shot lands for Bud.
Bud feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Berkutov's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bud moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #KD#
Bud drops Berkutov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Berkutov looks back up at him and smiles so Bud waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Berkutov is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ignat Berkutov has been cut.
Bud circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Berkutov to the canvas! Berkutov doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bud keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kona Bud!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kona Bud made sure he mentioned MayheM sportswear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
D38 Castillo Vs McPetteri
Date: Feb 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Hullo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Berkutov has time to react.#TD2#
Berkutov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hullo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Berkutov is working Hullo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Berkutov scores with punches from side control.
Berkutov scoring with punches from side control.
Hullo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Berkutov on the ground.
Berkutov working the ground and pound.
Berkutov cracks Hullo with a big right hand but Hullo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Berkutov landing strikes. #ROC2#
Hullo is rocked!
Hullo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hullo tries to get out of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berkutov scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Hullo is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Berkutov can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ignat Berkutov!
A relieved looking Ignat Berkutov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
DFC 35
Date: Feb 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Berkutov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Koreshkov scores with a nice strike.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Berkutov is defended easily by Koreshkov.
Berkutov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Koreshkov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Koreshkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berkutov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Koreshkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berkutov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreshkov throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Berkutov working for a triangle but Koreshkov defends it easily.
Koreshkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Berkutov's head.#T1#
Koreshkov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Koreshkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koreshkov passes Berkutov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Berkutov wants to get back to full guard.
Koreshkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Berkutov defending well though.
Koreshkov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Koreshkov landing shots from mount.
Koreshkov looking to control but Berkutov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Koreshkov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Berkutov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Koreshkov working Berkutov over with strikes here.
Berkutov wants to control but Koreshkov is having none of it.
Koreshkov content just to control the position here.
Berkutov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Berkutov tries to get out of the position.
Koreshkov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Koreshkov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Berkutov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koreshkov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
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!
Koreshkov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Koreshkov landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koreshkov with a couple of short strikes.#ROC2#
Berkutov is rocked!#T3#
Koreshkov avoids the attempt from Berkutov to control.
Koreshkov looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Berkutov covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Koreshkov!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Koreshkov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
DFC 32
Date: Jan 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Berkutov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Truck as he avoids it easily.
Truck definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Berkutov.
Berkutov has a takedown stuffed.
Bob Truck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ignat Berkutov.
Truck throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Berkutov counters with a shoot takedown. Truck fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Truck wants to sweep but no luck.
Berkutov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Berkutov trying to control the position from guard on top but Truck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkutov throwing strikes but missing.
Truck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1##SUB#
Berkutov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Truck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berkutov has managed to get both his arms back between Truck's legs - danger averted.
Berkutov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Berkutov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Berkutov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Berkutov is in close to Truck's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Berkutov wants to control from the top but Truck keeps moving.
Berkutov won't allow Truck to sweep him here.
Berkutov wants to control from the top but Truck keeps moving.
Berkutov with a nice head shot there.#T2##SUB#
Berkutov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Berkutov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Berkutov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Berkutov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Berkutov preventing the sweep.
Berkutov trying to control but Truck is working from the bottom.
Truck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Berkutov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Berkutov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Berkutov wants to control from the top but Truck keeps moving.
Berkutov stopping the sweep attempt from Truck.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Berkutov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Truck.
Truck misses with a low kick as Berkutov jumps back.
Berkutov goes for a double leg but Truck avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Truck continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Berkutov clinches up against the cage.
Berkutov wants to take the fight to the mat but Truck manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Truck lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Berkutov or not. #T4#
Truck throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Berkutov goes for a takedown attempt but Truck pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Berkutov dives in and grabs Truck's left leg, looking for a takedown. Truck pushes down on Berkutov's head and hops out.
Truck appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Berkutov is trying to drag Truck to the mat but Truck just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Berkutov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Truck breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berkutov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Truck fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Truck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ignat Berkutov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Berkutov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Truck can't fight it off and eventually Berkutov manages to take the fight to the floor. Truck looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Berkutov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Truck wants to sweep but no luck.
Berkutov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Truck is working hard here to advance position.
My spies in HFC Training Center inform me that Berkutov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Berkutov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truck tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Truck not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Berkutov chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Berkutov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Berkutov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Berkutov is working Truck over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Berkutov is working Truck over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Berkutov wants to control from the top but Truck keeps moving.
Berkutov connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Berkutov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC2#
Truck is rocked!
Berkutov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oh Truck is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Truck working a defensive guard here.
Berkutov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Berkutov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Berkutov gets to his feet and stands over Truck, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Truck felt that one! Berkutov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Truck from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ignat Berkutov!
During a confident post fight interview, Ignat Berkutov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
DFC 28
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Bam changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Berkutov tries to avoid it but Bam manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Berkutov to the ground. Berkutov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Berkutov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bam with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Berkutov counters by moving into the clinch.
Bam gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Berkutov.
#TD2#
Berkutov has clasped his hands together around Bam's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bam is trying to escape the position but Berkutov is controlling the position.
Berkutov is working Bam over with some ground and pound from side control.
Berkutov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bam to see if he's OK.
Berkutov landing a few strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Bam Bam has been cut.
Berkutov cracks Bam with a big elbow. #ROC2#
Bam is rocked!
Berkutov cracks Bam with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Berkutov immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Bam is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Berkutov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ignat Berkutov!
After winning the bout, Ignat Berkutov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
DFC 24
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Berkutov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Truck did well to prevent Berkutov getting side control.
Truck punching from the bottom.
Berkutov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Truck with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Truck is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Berkutov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Truck has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berkutov is working away from the top position though.
Berkutov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Berkutov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Berkutov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berkutov lands a nice short elbow.
Berkutov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berkutov lands a nice short elbow.#ROC2#
Truck is rocked!
Truck is breathing heavily.
Berkutov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oh Truck is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Berkutov is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Truck is hurt! He's hurt bad - Berkutov fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Truck from any more punishment! Congratulations to Berkutov! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ignat Berkutov!
A victorious Ignat Berkutov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Santana looks for a takedown but Berkutov sprawls well.
Berkutov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Santana defends it well.
Berkutov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Santana defends it nicely.
As Berkutov looks to move away, Santana throws a big counter combo but Berkutov just gets out of the way.
Santana throws a push kick but Berkutov slaps the foot to one side.
Berkutov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Santana throws a series of punches but Berkutov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Berkutov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Santana's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berkutov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Berkutov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Berkutov is trying to control. Santana wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Berkutov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Santana defending well though.
Santana might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Berkutov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Santana's head.
Berkutov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Santana defending well though.
Berkutov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Santana with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Berkutov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Berkutov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Berkutov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Berkutov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Berkutov is controlling the pace.
Berkutov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Santana with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Berkutov slips a nice elbow through Santana's hands, connecting with Santana's forehead.
Berkutov thows a huge punch but Santana dodges it nicely.
Berkutov is taking a breather. Santana says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Santana is breathing heavily.#T3#
Berkutov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berkutov is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Santana is hurt! He's hurt bad - Berkutov fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Santana from any more punishment! Congratulations to Berkutov! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ignat Berkutov!
Ignat Berkutov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Berkutov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fry to the mat! Fry manages to get full guard.
Berkutov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Berkutov 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.
Fry is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Berkutov with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Fry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Berkutov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fry throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Berkutov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Berkutov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Berkutov landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Berkutov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC2#
Fry is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berkutov gets to his feet and stands over Fry, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Fry felt that one! Berkutov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Fry from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ignat Berkutov!
After winning the bout, Ignat Berkutov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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