Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1056 Nuufo v Giant
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Berkut has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Berkut manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sitsongrit on his heels. He'll look to pass Sitsongrit's guard now, I'm sure.
Sitsongrit trying to strike off his back.
Sitsongrit throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sitsongrit throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Berkut landing with the ground and pound.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkut postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Berkut stands up over Sitsongrit, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Berkut landing with the ground and pound.
Sitsongrit thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Berkut is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Berkut postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Berkut postures up and lands a big shot to Sitsongrit's brow.
Berkut trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Berkut engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sitsongrit trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sitsongrit trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Berkut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sitsongrit trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Berkut is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sitsongrit tries to strike from the bottom.
Sitsongrit trying to strike off his back.
Berkut 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.
Sitsongrit throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sitsongrit doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Berkut landing with the ground and pound.
Berkut trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Berkut working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Berkut cracks Sitsongrit with a solid left hand.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Berkut postures up and lands a big shot to Sitsongrit's brow.
Berkut scoring with some ground and pound.
Berkut with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Berkut stays in close to Sitsongrit's body and controls the position.
Sitsongrit throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Berkut connects with a couple of short punches.
Berkut postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Berkut tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
Berkut slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Berkut moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Berkut has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Sitsongrit is trying to escape the position but Berkut is controlling the position.
Berkut landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Berkut avoids the strikes from the bottom by Sitsongrit.
Berkut lands a nice forearm strike.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sitsongrit striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Sitsongrit takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berkut blocks the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Berkut is chipping away with strikes.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sitsongrit manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sitsongrit strikes from the bottom but Berkut uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Sitsongrit is being controlled here.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Berkut's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Berkut blocks the strikes from Sitsongrit. #T4#
Berkut working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sitsongrit missing with punches from the bottom.
Sitsongrit taking some punishment here, with Berkut in his half guard.
Berkut scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT2#It looks like Petsuwan Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Berkut is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Berkut tries to control but Sitsongrit wriggling away.
Berkut looking to finish Sitsongrit with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Sitsongrit is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berkut unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Sitsongrit wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Berkut celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kirill Berkut!
Kirill Berkut thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#1047 Sitsongrit v Grimm
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Chai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chai 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.
Berkut swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Berkut with a body shot.
Berkut connects with a body shot.
Berkut fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Berkut looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Berkut just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkut swings widly with a right hand
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Berkut blocks the body kick.
Berkut connects with the punch.
Nice shot by Chai.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Berkut.#T1#
Berkut jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Berkut throws an off balance right hand
and Chai counters with a solid body kick.
Chai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chai throws a head kick that misses.
Berkut misses with a hook
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
Berkut shoots in but Chai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chai is looking to slow Berkut down with leg kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Chai there.
Berkut throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
Berkut takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Berkut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berkut sizes up Chai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai staying out of range there.
Berkut is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Chai's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#TD#
Berkut dives in and scores a takedown into Chai's guard.
Berkut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berkut is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Berkut throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai is adopting a defensive guard.
Chai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Berkut wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Berkut throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Berkut controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Berkut throws a strike but Chai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Chai looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Berkut throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Chai won't allow Berkut to sweep him here.
Chai controlling from the top position.
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.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berkut is keeping the position for now.
Berkut controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Berkut working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jeong Hoon Chai will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chai is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berkut.
Chai swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from Berkut.
Berkut staying out of range there.
Berkut attempts a counter takedown but Chai avoids it well and moves away.
Jeong Hoon Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai tries to move into range but Berkut moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Berkut looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chai is fending him off so far but Berkut persists. Nope, Chai circles away and we're back to standing.
Chai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkut throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Berkut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Berkut tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chai defends well and Berkut ends up having to push Chai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Berkut controls the action.
Berkut wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirill Berkut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berkut tries for a takedown. No joy.
Berkut goes for a takedown attempt but Chai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Berkut looks for a takedown but Chai sprawls well.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berkut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chai.
Chai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chai slips a straight right by Berkut.
Chai misses with a looping right.
Jeong Hoon Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Berkut misses. #T2#
Berkut throws a series of punches but Chai moves out of range. #TD#
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 looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Berkut trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Berkut is retaining full guard.
Berkut might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Berkut pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Berkut trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Berkut escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chai won't allow Berkut to sweep him here.
Berkut looking to control. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Berkut looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chai has picked Berkut up and slammed him! Berkut can't keep hold of the triangle and Chai manages to pass to side control!
Berkut tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chai trying to control the action but Berkut is working from the bottom.
Chai controlling from side mount.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Berkut is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeong Hoon Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Berkut throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
Chai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Berkut.
Chai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab lands there for Berkut.
Chai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Chai. No joy for Berkut on that attempt.
Berkut backing away here, and Chai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Chai delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkut looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Berkut on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chai. Chai obviously looking to wear him down.
Berkut misses with a body shot.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berkut takes one on the button.
Kirill Berkut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Berkut throws a shot to the body.
Berkut misses with a body shot
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chai takes a swing at Berkut's ribcage but misses.
Berkut on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chai. Chai obviously looking to wear him down.
Berkut takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chai is looking to slow Berkut down with leg kicks.
Chai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Berkut throws an off balance right hand
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirill Berkut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai with the inside leg kick.
Chai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Berkut takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
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!
Chai slips a jab from Berkut.
Chai throws a right and a left that Berkut avoids nicely.
Chai lands a slapping body shot.
Chai misses with a series of wild punches.
Chai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Berkut misses with a hook
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai tries a head kick but it misses.
Chai with a hook.
Berkut shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chai as he avoids it easily.
Berkut misses with a straight right.
Chai throws out a counter right but Berkut avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Berkut misses with a body punch
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
Kirill Berkut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Berkut wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chai.
Berkut takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Berkut on the side of the head.#ROC2#Berkut is rocked!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chai - that will leave a mark!
Oh Berkut is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chai lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Berkut - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Chai!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeong Hoon Chai!
Jeong Hoon Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CFC 635
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Berkut throws a good cross that connects.
Decent striking displayed by Berkut there.
Jack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jack moves forwards but Berkut connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Berkut shoots and misses
and Berkut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berkut takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Berkut scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jack with a hook.
Kirill Berkut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jack. #TD2#
Jack gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jack is wriggling around but Berkut manages to pass to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVR#
Jack is looking to escape.
Jack knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Berkut on the ground.#T1#
Berkut drops an elbow to the side of Jack's head.
Berkut drops an elbow to the side of Jack's head.
Berkut seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC2#Jack is rocked!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Berkut connects with a nice short shot to Jack's temple.
Oh Jack is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Berkut is looking to take a break and control but Jack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berkut has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Berkut landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Berkut is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Berkut not doing much here.
Berkut missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Berkut lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Berkut is taking a breather. Jack 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.#T2#
Jack is trying to stand.
Jack's coaches at House of 1000 Corpses 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 working over Jack with some ground and pound. Jack looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Berkut controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Jack is out! Berkut gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kirill Berkut!
Kirill Berkut seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFC 106: Ivanovic vs Jack
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Choi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Choi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Berkut was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Berkut shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Choi's guard.
Berkut preventing the sweep.
Berkut is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Berkut wants to control from the top but Choi keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi is looking to stand up but Berkut isn't so interested in that idea.
Berkut postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Choi working a defensive guard but Berkut passes into half guard.
Berkut stops Choi from getting back to his feet.
Choi trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Choi is trying to control but can't.
Berkut throws a strike but Choi avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Choi is wriggling around but Berkut manages to pass to half guard.
Berkut working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Berkut is trying to control the action in half guard but Choi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Choi trying to hold on to Berkut's head to control him but Berkut postures up. #T2#
Choi is trying to stand up here but Berkut is controlling him well.
Berkut lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Berkut thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Berkut working over Choi with some ground and pound. Choi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Berkut looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Choi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Berkut working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Choi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Berkut.
Berkut throwing shots but Choi is blocking nicely.
Berkut is controlling the pace. #T3#
Choi wants to get back to full guard.
Berkut prevents Choi from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Berkut keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berkut fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Choi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Berkut counters with a nice uppercut.
Berkut shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Choi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been told by Choi's head coaches at Far-Q Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Berkut tries to clinch there but Choi circles away. #CL2#
Berkut darts in and clinches Choi up against the cage.#T4##BC#
Choi breaks from the clinch.
Berkut walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Choi misses with a double jab
and Berkut cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Heung Min Choi has been cut.#TD2#
Berkut shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Berkut showed some decent athleticism there.
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 not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Berkut seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Choi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Berkut prevents Choi from standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Choi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Berkut not doing much here.
Berkut wants to lay and pray for a moment but Choi keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kirill Berkut dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heung Min Choi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Choi digs a good hook to Berkut's body.
Choi misses the jab.
Berkut fails with the takedown.
Choi throws a hook but Berkut avoids it easily.
Berkut misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Choi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Berkut tries to clinch up
and Choi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Berkut counters with a nice uppercut.
Choi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berkut manages to avoid it.
Choi misses with a double jab.
Choi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Choi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Choi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Heung Min Choi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berkut misses with an uppercut.
Berkut dodges the punch combination from Choi.
Choi lands a nice shot that snaps Berkut's head back.
Berkut ducks under a wild hook from Choi.#TD2#
Choi tries to sprawl but Berkut drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Choi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Berkut scores with a couple of nice shots.
Berkut stalling away here and it's allowed Choi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Berkut postures up.
Berkut postures up in Choi's guard and throws a big left but Choi blocks it. #T2#
Berkut keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Choi's head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Berkut working his ground and pound in the gym.
Choi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berkut in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Berkut landing some decent shots from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berkut postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Choi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berkut is one step ahead there.
Choi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berkut.
Berkut slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Berkut stopping the sweep attempt from Choi.
Berkut sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No joy there for Choi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Berkut misses.
Berkut shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Choi defends it nicely.
Heung Min Choi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirill Berkut.
Choi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berkut let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Heung Min Choi is winning the standup battle so far.
Berkut takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Berkut swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Heung Min Choi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Choi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Choi takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Berkut shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Choi defends it nicely.
Berkut cracks Choi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Choi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Berkut.
Choi misses the shot to the body.
Berkut ducks under a wild hook from Choi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Choi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Choi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Berkut shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Choi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Choi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heung Min Choi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Heung Min Choi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Choi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Choi duly obliges.
Choi connects with a single shot there.
Nice sprawl there from Choi as Berkut shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Berkut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Berkut is defended easily by Choi.
Heung Min Choi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirill Berkut.
Berkut takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Choi as Berkut shoots in.
Choi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD2#
Berkut is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Choi's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Choi pushes Berkut off but Berkut dives into side control. #T1##ES#
Choi throws Berkut to one side and escapes!
Berkut misses with an uppercut.
Choi scores with a jab.
Berkut drops his hands momentarily and Choi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Berkut gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Choi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Choi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berkut can do to turn this around?
Berkut tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Choi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Berkut throws the left hand but Choi avoids the punch easily.
Berkut throws the left hand but Choi avoids the punch easily.
Berkut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Choi.
Berkut with the counter takedown but Choi avoids it easily.
Choi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berkut.
Choi throws a jab but it's blocked by Berkut.
Choi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Berkut drives through with a takedown into guard. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Choi looking for a sweep. Not yet Choi, not yet.
Berkut wants to control from the top but Choi keeps moving.
Choi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Berkut wants to control from the top but Choi keeps moving.
Berkut stopping the sweep attempt from Choi.
Berkut missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Choi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Berkut lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Berkut wants to control from the top but Choi keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Choi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berkut walks into a left hand.
Choi throws a hook but Berkut blocks it.
Choi misses with a body shot.
Berkut walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Choi slaps away a takedown attempt from Berkut, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Choi lands a jab.
Choi scores with a decent looking hook.
Choi swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Berkut counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Choi trying to control the position. #T4#
Berkut makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Choi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Choi keeping moving, preventing Berkut from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berkut passes Choi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Choi trying to control here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heung Min Choi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Choi 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heung Min Choi!
Our winner, Heung Min Choi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Bounty Tournament Finale
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
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.#BC2#
Ivanovic breaks the clinch.
Berkut lands a jab to the head. #TD#
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.#T1#
Ivanovic controlling Berkut's posture. #SUB2#
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.#T2#
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. #REF3#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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#TD#
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. #ES2#
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.#R2#
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. #T1#
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.#TD#
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!#BC2#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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.#TD#
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. #T4#
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.#R3#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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 #TD#
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. #BC2#
Ivanovic manages to break the clinch.
Ivanovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Berkut under the eye.#T3#
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.#ROC2#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.

Event: HFC 99: Hernandez vs Berkut
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Berkut feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Berkut's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Hernandez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berkut gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hernandez looking to control.
Hernandez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berkut is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Hernandez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hernandez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hernandez looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hernandez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Berkut working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Berkut trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hernandez is looking for a triangle but Berkut pushes his legs off easily.
Berkut postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Berkut stopping the sweep attempt from Hernandez.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hernandez working for submissions but it's allowed Berkut to get to half guard.
Berkut scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Berkut content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Berkut is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Berkut working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Hernandez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Hernandez has a hand on Berkut's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Berkut takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hernandez working to try and regain half guard.
Berkut lands a nice shot to the head.
Hernandez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Berkut controlling the pace for now.
Hernandez is looking to improve his position but Berkut isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Berkut has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hernandez's face.
Berkut trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Berkut is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Berkut pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Berkut controlling the position easily from mount.
Hernandez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Berkut working over Hernandez with some ground and pound. Hernandez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Berkut trying to control from half guard but Hernandez is working away. #T4#
Hernandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berkut seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hernandez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hernandez wants to get back to full guard.
Berkut seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hernandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berkut is nestled in close to Hernandez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hernandez gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez is trying to keep Berkut in close.
Berkut is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kirill Berkut dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hernandez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Berkut.
Berkut throws the left hand but Hernandez avoids the punch easily.
Berkut swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Berkut has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berkut with a jab.
Berkut just misses with a punch to the body.
Berkut misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Berkut closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkut is looking to advance position but Hernandez won't allow it.
Berkut working the head and body with strikes.
Hernandez is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Hernandez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kirill Berkut has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Hernandez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hernandez looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hernandez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berkut pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berkut lands a nice short elbow.
Hernandez tries to get to full guard but Berkut has control of the leg.
Berkut landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Berkut working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Hernandez works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Hernandez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berkut gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Berkut sitting in guard here, content to control.
Berkut wants to pass the guard but Hernandez is keeping the position.
Hernandez wants to sweep here but Berkut controlling him for the moment.
Berkut is in close to Hernandez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hernandez managing to control the position. #SUB#
Hernandez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3##SUB#
Hernandez working for a triangle but Berkut defends it easily.
Hernandez controls Berkut momentarily but Berkut frees himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Berkut postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Berkut advances to half guard.
Hernandez tries to roll over but Berkut keeps him under control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hernandez taking some punishment here, with Berkut in his half guard. #SUB#
Hernandez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Berkut.
Berkut winds up and cracks Hernandez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Berkut wants to take a breather but Hernandez is having none of it.
Berkut slips a nice elbow through Hernandez's hands, connecting with Hernandez's forehead.
Hernandez is looking for a sweep. Berkut is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berkut drops an elbow to the side of Hernandez's head.
Berkut has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berkut lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hernandez is pressing down on Berkut's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Hernandez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berkut defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kirill Berkut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Hernandez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Berkut.
Hernandez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Berkut lands with an uppercut that bounces Hernandez off the cage and back into range.
Berkut throws out a loose jab but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Berkut sprawls and moves away.
Berkut goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Berkut shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkut digs a good hook to Hernandez's body.
Berkut looks for a takedown but Hernandez sprawls well.
Frank Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirill Berkut.#T1#
Hernandez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Berkut.
Hernandez feinted with a counter takedown.
Berkut has a takedown stuffed.
Hernandez attempts a counter takedown but Berkut avoids it well and moves away.
Berkut shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hernandez pinned against the cage. Hernandez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Berkut cracks Hernandez with a good jab.
Hernandez moves out of range as Berkut strikes.
Hernandez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Berkut.
Hernandez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Berkut sprawls and moves away.
Berkut looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely.
Berkut goes for a double leg but Hernandez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hernandez continues to drive forward.
Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Berkut.
Berkut slaps away a takedown attempt from Hernandez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hernandez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hernandez wants it to stay on the feet.
Berkut closes the distance and clinches up with Hernandez, looking for a takedown. Berkut pushes Hernandez against the cage but Hernandez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hernandez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Berkut throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Hernandez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Berkut won't be happy with that. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Berkut's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Berkut taking a bit of punishment here - Hernandez scoring with strikes.
Berkut prevents Hernandez from moving into mount.
Hernandez controlling the position.
Hernandez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Berkut to see if he's OK.
Hernandez is working Berkut over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hernandez remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Berkut regains half guard.#T4#
Berkut wants to control but Hernandez is keeping busy.
Hernandez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hernandez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Berkut keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Berkut wants to get back to full guard.
Hernandez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Berkut's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berkut gets full guard.
Berkut is trying to keep Hernandez in close.
Hernandez stopping the sweep attempt from Berkut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Frank Hernandez did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Berkut's corner calls for a 1-2. Berkut obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from Berkut misses.
Hernandez scores with a nice right hand.
Berkut shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hernandez but Hernandez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Berkut looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.#TD#
Hernandez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkut pulls Hernandez in close to his closed guard and prevents Hernandez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hernandez throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Hernandez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hernandez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hernandez throws an elbow that misses. Berkut uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hernandez's guard. Nice move by Berkut!#REVB#
Hernandez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berkut.
Hernandez keeping full guard, as Berkut tries to pass.
Hernandez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berkut is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Hernandez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berkut doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berkut manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Hernandez is trying to keep Berkut in close.
Berkut is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Berkut forces his way into half guard.
Berkut working the head and body with strikes.
Hernandez tries to get to full guard but Berkut has control of the leg.
Hernandez has hold of Berkut's hands but Berkut slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Berkut is looking for a kimura here.
Berkut is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Hernandez is looking to get back to full guard here but Berkut has managed to pass to side control instead.
Berkut is chipping away with strikes.
Hernandez can't do much from the bottom here.
Hernandez is trying to improve his position.
Berkut working the head with strikes. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hernandez is trying to control Berkut's posture but Berkut avoids it.
Hernandez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hernandez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Berkut connects with a decent elbow.
Berkut just content to control the position.
Hernandez is not content to let Berkut control the position.
Hernandez tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hernandez is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Berkut has hold of Hernandez's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hernandez tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Berkut cranks the arm and Hernandez screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hernandez, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kirill Berkut!
Kirill Berkut is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Kirill Berkut thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 91: Hernandez vs Amosov
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
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.#TD#
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. #REVB##T1##SUB#
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.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
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.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
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!#R2#
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.#TD#
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. #T1#
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. #SUB#
Berkut is working for a submission of some sort.
Berkut is thwarting Meno's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Berkut is trying to work for a kimura but Meno is defending well. #T2#
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.#T3#
Berkut wants to control but Meno is keeping him busy. #SUB#
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. #T4#
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!#R3#
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.#T1##TD#
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. #T2#
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. #ROC#Meno is rocked!#T3#
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.

Event: HFC 87: Queiroz vs Chai
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Berkut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bengan Bengtsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bengtsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berkut.
Bengtsson misses the jab.
Berkut on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bengtsson misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Berkut counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Berkut throwing shots but Bengtsson is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Berkut is trying to work for a kimura but Bengtsson is defending well. #SUB2#
Berkut is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkut thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bengtsson's head. #SUB2#
Berkut is working for a kimura but Bengtsson is defending it quite comfortably. #T1#
Berkut thows a huge punch but Bengtsson dodges it nicely.
Bengtsson controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bengtsson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bengtsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Berkut is trying to work for a kimura but Bengtsson is defending well.
Berkut has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bengtsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Berkut.
Berkut trying to advance position but Bengtsson counters by regaining guard.
Berkut wants to control from the top but Bengtsson keeps moving.
Berkut is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Berkut postures up and lands a big shot to Bengtsson's brow. #T3#
Berkut throws a strike but Bengtsson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Berkut looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bengtsson trying to control but Berkut is working from the bottom.
Berkut is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Berkut is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bengtsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berkut is keeping the position for now.
Berkut is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Bengtsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Berkut keeping full guard, as Bengtsson tries to pass.
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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bengtsson tries to land a leg kick but Berkut saw it coming and moves away.
Berkut will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bengtsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Berkut. Berkut gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick from Bengtsson lands but Berkut takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kirill Berkut will probably get the nod.
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#
A big right from Bengtsson misses. #CUT#It looks like Kirill Berkut has been cut.
Berkut shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bengtsson as he avoids it easily.
Bengtsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Berkut showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bengtsson.
A low kick from Bengtsson is predictable there #TD2#
and Berkut counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bengtsson!
Check out the look on Berkut's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Berkut advances nicely into full mount.
Berkut raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bengtsson is trying desperately to improve position.
Berkut with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC2#Bengtsson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Berkut! Bengtsson is hurt baaadly! Berkut is firing away with more strikes - Bengtsson is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kirill Berkut!
Kirill Berkut decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: HFC 83: Hernandez vs Berkut
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Hernandez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Berkut defends it nicely.
Hernandez lands a glancing blow to the side of Berkut's head.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown but Berkut shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Berkut changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Berkut leaves Hernandez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Berkut drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hernandez defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkut will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fighters circling - Hernandez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Berkut with the counter takedown but Hernandez avoids it easily.#TD#
Hernandez looking to score a takedown here. Berkut is defending well but Hernandez drives through and ends up in Berkut's guard.
Hernandez tries to free his leg and advance position but Berkut is retaining full guard. #T1#
Berkut tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Berkut is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hernandez is aware though and is defending well.
Hernandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Berkut works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Berkut wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Berkut looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Berkut is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hernandez defends well.#SUB2#
Berkut is looking for a triangle but Hernandez pushes his legs off easily.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Hernandez avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Hernandez postures up and lands a big shot to Berkut's brow.
Hernandez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Berkut is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Berkut keeping full guard, as Hernandez tries to pass.
Hernandez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hernandez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Berkut working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hernandez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hernandez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Berkut wants to hit a sweep here but Hernandez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Berkut there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Berkut working to try and regain half guard.
Hernandez working Berkut over with strikes here.
Berkut really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hernandez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hernandez unloading with bombs!
Berkut tries to lock up and control but Hernandez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hernandez looking to finish Berkut with some ground and pound. This is bad for Berkut!#T4#
Berkut is trying to escape the mount.
Hernandez looking to control but Berkut is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hernandez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Berkut can't escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez wants to control the pace but Berkut is squirming around nicely.
BOOM! Hernandez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hernandez wants to control the pace but Berkut is squirming around nicely.
Berkut wants to control but Hernandez is having none of it.
Hernandez prevents Berkut from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Hernandez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hernandez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Berkut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
Hernandez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Berkut doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hernandez counters with a left to the body.
A swing and a miss from Hernandez.
A punch lands to the side of Berkut 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hernandez throws a jab but it's blocked by Berkut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Berkut is defended easily by Hernandez.
Berkut fails to land the takedown.
Hernandez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Frank Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirill Berkut.#T1##TD#
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Berkut bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hernandez's guard. #REVB#
Berkut trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Hernandez looking to control. #SUB#
Hernandez working for a triangle but Berkut defends it easily.
Hernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Hernandez is trying to control the position but Berkut postures up. #SUB#
Hernandez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berkut wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Hernandez is trying to control the position but Berkut postures up.
Hernandez wants to sweep here but Berkut controlling him for the moment.
Frank Hernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hernandez working a defensive guard here.
Berkut won't allow Hernandez to sweep him here.
Berkut controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Berkut working some strikes from top position.
Berkut tries to free his leg and advance position but Hernandez is retaining full guard.
Berkut preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Berkut avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Hernandez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Berkut has picked Hernandez up and slammed him! Hernandez can't keep hold of the triangle and Berkut manages to pass to side control!
Hernandez is looking for a sweep.
Hernandez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berkut can do to turn this around?
Hernandez is working hard here to advance position.
Hernandez sneaks back into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Berkut connects with a nice short shot to Hernandez's temple. #T4#
Hernandez gets back to full guard.
Berkut distracts Hernandez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Hernandez looking for a guillotine here but Berkut defends easily.
Hernandez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hernandez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berkut tries to get to full guard but Hernandez has control of the leg.
Berkut trying to hold on to Hernandez's head to control him but Hernandez postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Hernandez dominated that second 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.#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Hernandez as Berkut shoots in.
Hernandez attempts a counter takedown but Berkut avoids it well and moves away.
Berkut fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Frank Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Berkut is defended easily by Hernandez.
Hernandez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Frank Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirill Berkut.
Hernandez cracks Berkut with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez missing with a left hand there. Berkut was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Berkut steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hernandez.
Berkut misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Hernandez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hernandez. #SUB2#
Berkut has his foot on Hernandez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hernandez works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Hernandez chips away with some ground and pound.
Hernandez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Berkut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berkut is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hernandez slips nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Hernandez there.
Berkut trying to hold on to Hernandez's head to control him but Hernandez postures up.
Berkut tries to roll over but Hernandez keeps him under control.#T2#
Nice strikes from Hernandez there.
Hernandez working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Hernandez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Berkut on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Berkut is looking to improve his position.
Hernandez winds up and cracks Berkut with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Berkut gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Berkut is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Berkut looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hernandez passes into side control. #T3#
Hernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berkut keeps working. #SUB#
Hernandez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hernandez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Berkut tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Berkut is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berkut tries to bench press Hernandez off him but Hernandez keeps the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Berkut regains half guard.#SUB#
Hernandez is working for a kimura but Berkut is defending it quite comfortably.
Hernandez trying to control the action but Berkut is working from the bottom.
Berkut trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berkut is staying active underneath Hernandez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Hernandez clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Hernandez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Berkut slips a jab from Hernandez.
Frank Hernandez is winning the standup battle so far.
Hernandez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hernandez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD#
Hernandez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Berkut is trying to improve his position.
Berkut is not content to let Hernandez control the position.
You can see the frustration on Berkut's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
Hernandez wants to control but Berkut is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Hernandez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hernandez working the ground and pound.
Hernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berkut keeps working.
Hernandez lands a few punches from side control.
Berkut manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Berkut looking for submissions off his back.
Berkut wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Berkut is trying to maintain the position but Hernandez is very close to passing his half guard.
Hernandez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Berkut!
Hernandez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hernandez landing shots from mount.
Berkut is working to get back to half guard.
Hernandez landing strikes from the mount and Berkut is in trouble! #ROC#Berkut is rocked!
Hernandez postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Berkut bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Hernandez and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Hernandez!
Frank Hernandez retains his featherweight title!
Frank Hernandez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFC 77: Berkut vs Ivanovic
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Ivanovic lands with a nice combination. Berkut backs away looking to recover.
Berkut keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic misses with a hook.
Ivanovic throws a big shot that misses.
Ivanovic misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Berkut counters with a single leg into guard. Ivanovic didn't expect that.
Berkut loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berkut throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ivanovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ivanovic managing to control the position.
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Berkut from controlling successfully.
Berkut might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ivanovic wants to sweep here but Berkut controlling him for the moment.
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.
Berkut in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Ivanovic has control of Berkut's left arm, preventing Berkut from doing any damage.
Berkut passes Ivanovic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ivanovic felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Berkut thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ivanovic's head.
We've been hearing that Berkut has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Berkut throwing shots but Ivanovic is blocking nicely.
Berkut missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ivanovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ivanovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Berkut wants to take a breather but Ivanovic is having none of it. #T2#
Berkut prevents Ivanovic from improving his position.#SUB#
Berkut is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ivanovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berkut.
Ivanovic is looking to improve his position.
Berkut is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ivanovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berkut. #T3#
Berkut takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Berkut shoots in looking for a takedown but Ivanovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Berkut's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Berkut uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throws a jab when Berkut was well out of range.#TD#
Berkut scores with a takedown into Ivanovic's guard.
Berkut trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
Berkut loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berkut throwing strikes from guard but Ivanovic blocks nicely.
Berkut content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Berkut controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Berkut trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Berkut accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Berkut accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Berkut preventing the sweep.
Berkut showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Berkut from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berkut on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ivanovic throws a leg kick #TD#
and Berkut counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ivanovic is trying to keep Berkut in close.
Berkut wants to control from the top but Ivanovic keeps moving.
Berkut tries to free his leg and advance position but Ivanovic is retaining full guard.
Ivanovic controlling Berkut's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Ivanovic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ivanovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Berkut wants to control from the top but Ivanovic keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Berkut moves out of range of the strikes.
Berkut's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ivanovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Berkut scrambles back to his feet.
Berkut shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ivanovic defends it nicely.
Ivanovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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. #T2#
Ivanovic misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Berkut counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Berkut.
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Berkut from controlling successfully.
Ivanovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Berkut is looking to work some ground and pound but Ivanovic has wrist control.
Berkut throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berkut sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ivanovic's guard.
Kirill Berkut overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berkut seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berkut trying to control the action but Ivanovic is working from the bottom. #T3#
Berkut trying to mount his opponent but Ivanovic defends it.
Ivanovic trying to hold on to Berkut's head to control him but Berkut postures up.
Ivanovic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Berkut sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ivanovic defending well though.
Berkut is stalling here. Ivanovic is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Berkut seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ivanovic has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T4#
Berkut is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ivanovic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Berkut tries to get to full guard but Ivanovic has control of the leg.
Berkut moves into full guard. #SUB#
Berkut working for submissions but it's allowed Ivanovic to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ivanovic tries to stand but can't do so whilst Berkut controls his leg.
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!#R3##TD#
Berkut shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Berkut was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Berkut trying to control the position but Ivanovic is working away. #SUB#
Berkut tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Berkut has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ivanovic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Berkut wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkut fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ivanovic struggling a bit here.
Berkut connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ivanovic some visible discomfort. #T1#
Ivanovic tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Berkut presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Berkut throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ivanovic is desperately trying to improve his position but Berkut has a good base and remains in mount.
Berkut unloads with some shots from mount but Ivanovic bucks and avoids them well. #SUB#
Berkut goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ivanovic turns into him and now he's in Berkut's guard.
Berkut wants to sweep here but Ivanovic controlling him for the moment.
Ivor Ivanovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Berkut has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ivanovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berkut is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berkut wants to improve his position but instead Ivanovic has moved into half guard.
Ivanovic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berkut wants to control but Ivanovic is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Berkut tries to roll over but Ivanovic keeps him under control.
Berkut trying to control but Ivanovic postures up. #SUB#
Berkut is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ivanovic pulls his head out easily.
Ivanovic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Berkut wants to get back to full guard but Ivanovic has passed into side control.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ivanovic staying calm.
Berkut is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ivanovic off and has taken his back!
Berkut controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Berkut is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ivanovic defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ivanovic staying busy and making it hard for Berkut to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kirill Berkut showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Berkut, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirill Berkut!
Kirill Berkut got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: HFC 72 - Queiroz vs Nourempi
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Hataki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Berkut looks to throw the jab but Hataki is out of range.
Berkut shoots in looking for a takedown but Hataki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Berkut's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hataki misses with the combination.
Hataki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Berkut slips under a jab from Hataki.#TD2#
Berkut decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Hataki actively working from the bottom here.
Hataki wants to improve his position but Berkut is controlling well.
Berkut not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Berkut seems to be working for a kimura but Hataki defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hataki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berkut pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Berkut moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hataki.
Hataki taking a bit of punishment here - Berkut scoring with strikes.
Berkut wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hataki keeps working.
Hataki tries to buck Berkut off but Berkut is having none of it.
Hataki is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hataki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2#
Berkut lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hataki actively working from the bottom here.
Hataki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Berkut scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hataki is refusing to be controlled, as Berkut sits in half guard.
Berkut winds up and cracks Hataki with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC2#Hataki is rocked!
Berkut has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Hataki looking for submissions off his back.
Berkut lands strikes from half guard.
Oh Hataki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#It looks like Kakashi Hataki has been cut.
Berkut has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Berkut postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Hataki bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Berkut and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kirill Berkut!
Kirill Berkut decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: HFC 67: Fermi vs Hunt
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Berkut fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Berkut misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
so Hernandez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hernandez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Berkut's head.#SUB#
Berkut looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hernandez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Berkut working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Berkut working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hernandez has passed into half guard!
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Berkut trying to control here. #T1#
Hernandez working Berkut over with strikes.
Hernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berkut keeps working.
Berkut gets full guard.
Hernandez postures up in Berkut's guard and throws a big left but Berkut blocks it.
Berkut wants to sweep here but Hernandez controlling him for the moment.
Hernandez landing with the ground and pound.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Berkut keeps moving. #SUB#
Berkut escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hernandez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hernandez trying to control but Berkut is working from the bottom. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Berkut utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hernandez works over Berkut with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Berkut working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hernandez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hernandez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hernandez trying to control but Berkut is working from the bottom.
Hernandez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hernandez is pushing down on Berkut's leg trying to pass to half guard. Berkut is fighting to maintain full guard but Hernandez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Berkut is pressing down on Hernandez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Berkut tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Berkut is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hernandez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Berkut keeping full guard, as Hernandez tries to pass.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Berkut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berkut has momentary wrist control but Hernandez slips an elbow through the middle.
Berkut is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hernandez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berkut swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hernandez with a nice head shot there.
Hernandez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hernandez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hernandez postures up and lands a big shot to Berkut's brow.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berkut looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Berkut is on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berkut trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Berkut trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Hernandez dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Berkut fails to land the takedown.
Kirill Berkut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Berkut scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Berkut working away.
Berkut throws a strike aimed at the side of Hernandez's head but Hernandez avoids it well.
Berkut scoring with punches and elbows.
Hernandez tries to bench press Berkut off him but Berkut keeps the position.
Berkut scoring with punches from side control.
Hernandez defending against the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez tries to buck Berkut off but Berkut is having none of it.
Berkut trying to control the position but Hernandez is working away.
Hernandez keeping his opponent close.#SUB#
Berkut thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Berkut taking a break here but Hernandez is having none of it and regains half guard.
Hernandez trying to control from the bottom.
Hernandez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hernandez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Berkut.
Berkut thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Berkut seems to be working for a kimura but Hernandez defends the submission attempt.
Berkut slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hernandez tries to get to full guard but Berkut has control of the leg.
Berkut working the head and body with strikes.
Frank Hernandez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hernandez tries to get to full guard but Berkut has control of the leg.
Berkut trying to control the action but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hernandez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Berkut connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Hernandez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berkut doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berkut manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Hernandez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Hernandez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berkut.
Hernandez is trying to keep Berkut in close. #SUB2#
Hernandez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berkut can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berkut in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Hernandez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Berkut chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Berkut postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Berkut loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berkut wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hernandez is looking for a triangle but Berkut pushes his legs off easily.
Hernandez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berkut manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Hernandez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berkut is keeping the position for now.
Berkut looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hernandez is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hernandez throwing strikes from guard but Berkut blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kirill Berkut dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Berkut shoots in looking for a takedown. Hernandez tries to sprawl out of it but Berkut keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hernandez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Berkut shoots in for a double leg but Hernandez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Hernandez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hernandez landing strikes.
Hernandez scoring with punches and elbows.
Hernandez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hernandez lands an elbow.
Hernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hernandez cracks Berkut with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Berkut tries to bench press Hernandez off him but Hernandez keeps the position.
Berkut taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez lands a few punches from side control.
Berkut is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Hernandez working the ground and pound from side control.
Berkut tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hernandez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Berkut takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC2#Berkut is rocked!
Berkut takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Oh Berkut is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hernandez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Hernandez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hernandez lands a nice forearm strike.
Berkut is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hernandez is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
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.
Hernandez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Berkut hang on?
Berkut can't escape the position.
Hernandez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Berkut can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Berkut can't escape the position.
Hernandez controlling the position easily from mount.
Berkut is in a horrible position here. Hernandez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berkut is bucking up trying to escape but Hernandez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Berkut is trying to escape the mount.
A big strike lands for Hernandez! That's really hurt Berkut and he's turned his back - Hernandez keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Hernandez jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Hernandez!
After winning the bout, Frank Hernandez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 56: Hunt vs Fermi
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1#
Good work by Berkut as he checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Rowley misses.
Rowley throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Berkut counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Berkut.
Berkut throwing strikes from guard but Rowley blocks nicely.
Berkut lands a couple of digs.
Berkut lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Berkut forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rowley is looking for a sweep. Berkut is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowley controlling the position for now.
Berkut slips a nice elbow through Rowley's hands, connecting with Rowley's forehead.
Rowley wants to get back to full guard but Berkut has passed into side control.#T1#
Berkut throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Berkut misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rowley is looking to reverse the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rowley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Berkut with the ground and pound but Rowley regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB#
Berkut seems to be looking for submissions.
Rowley is not content to let Berkut control the position.
Rowley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Berkut not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Berkut misses with a head shot. Rowley uses the momentum to regain guard. #T2##SUB2#
Rowley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rowley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Rowley working for a triangle but Berkut defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rowley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rowley has momentary wrist control but Berkut slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Berkut in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rowley pulls Berkut in close to his closed guard and prevents Berkut from doing any damage or advancing position.
Berkut trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berkut throws a big right hand that misses.
Berkut in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Berkut lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Berkut throwing strikes from guard but Rowley blocks nicely.
Rowley is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rowley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Berkut passes into half guard. #T4#
Berkut landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#Rowley is rocked!
Berkut lands a big elbow - Rowley is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Berkut!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kirill Berkut!
A victorious Kirill Berkut thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 42: Smith vs Armando
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
Berkut shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts No Joy as he jumps to the side.
No Joy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Berkut fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by No Joy!
No Joy wants to slow Berkut down by chopping away at his legs.
Berkut tries to score a power double leg takedown but No Joy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Berkut somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirill Berkut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Berkut with that takedown attempt.
No Joy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Berkut. #T1#
Berkut throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Berkut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for No Joy.
Kirill Berkut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No Joy lunges at Berkut with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Berkut's hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Berkut.
Berkut shoots for a double leg takedown but No Joy sprawls well. He's pushed Berkut's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Berkut shoots in but no luck this time.
Berkut backing away here, and No Joy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
No Joy throws a nice outside leg kick.
No Joy lands with a straight right. Berkut didn't see that one coming.
Berkut takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Berkut tries to land a front kick but No Joy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No Joy throws out a counter right but Berkut avoids it with no problem.
Berkut shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and No Joy counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Berkut shoots in for a double leg but No Joy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No Joy tries to work over Berkut's front leg with a kick but Berkut checks it.
Nice takedown defense from No Joy. No joy for Berkut on that attempt.
Berkut shoots in for a takedown but No Joy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Berkut closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Berkut lands in his opponent's guard.
No Joy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
No Joy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
No Joy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Berkut lands a couple of decent looking shots.
No Joy wants to sweep here but Berkut controlling him for the moment.
Berkut missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if No Joy can do anything to dispel that myth.
No Joy looking for a sweep. Not yet No Joy, not yet.
Berkut trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
Berkut won't allow No Joy to sweep him here.
Berkut is working No Joy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Berkut trying to control the position from guard on top but No Joy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berkut is looking to work some ground and pound but No Joy has wrist control.#T4#
Berkut landing with the ground and pound.
Berkut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. No Joy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
No Joy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berkut is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing that Berkut has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Berkut is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
No Joy striking off his back but it's not causing Berkut any problems.
Berkut might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berkut lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berkut chips away with some ground and pound.
No Joy working a defensive guard here.
No Joy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berkut is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Do No Joy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Berkut fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No Joy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No Joy misses with a low kick.
Berkut tries to counter with a takedown but No Joy is quick to defend against it.
No Joy works the jab nicely.
Berkut gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and No Joy counters with a left to the body.
Berkut shoots in for a takedown but No Joy shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirill Berkut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berkut shoots in for a double leg but No Joy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No Joy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Berkut attempts a counter takedown but No Joy avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from No Joy is predictable there #TD#
and Berkut counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
No Joy is refusing to be controlled, as Berkut sits in half guard.
Kirill Berkut overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
No Joy is looking to control Berkut's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can No Joy avoid being mounted?
No Joy is trying to get back to full guard.
No Joy wants to control the action here but instead Berkut manages to pass to full mount!
Berkut wants to control the pace but No Joy is squirming around nicely.
No Joy can't escape the position.
Berkut trying to control but No Joy is having none of it.
No Joy manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
No Joy wants to get back to full guard.
Berkut looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks No Joy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
No Joy 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.
Berkut wants to free his trapped foot but No Joy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Berkut lands with a punch from half guard.
Berkut sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Berkut seems to be working for a kimura but No Joy defends the submission attempt.
Berkut looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Berkut lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
No Joy is pressing down on Berkut's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
No Joy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Berkut puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Berkut winds up and cracks No Joy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Berkut working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
No Joy tries to roll over but Berkut keeps him under control.#T4#
Berkut is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
No Joy is looking for a sweep. Berkut is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berkut lands a nice short elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Berkut connects with a nice short shot to No Joy's temple.
No Joy trying to control here.
Berkut scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Berkut looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
No Joy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kirill Berkut dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
That kick from No Joy tenderised Berkut's leg. Berkut is trying to keep his angry face on.
Berkut shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts No Joy as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from No Joy as Berkut shoots in.
No Joy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Berkut is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Berkut looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Berkut moves out of range of the body kick from No Joy. #TD#
Berkut looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
No Joy throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Berkut manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkut slows the pace down.
No Joy sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
No Joy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berkut is looking to take a break and control but No Joy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berkut lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Berkut is nestled in close to No Joy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
No Joy misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Berkut working No Joy over with strikes.
No Joy punching from the bottom.
No Joy is looking for a sweep. Berkut is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berkut working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
No Joy wants to get back to full guard.
Berkut scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Berkut is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
No Joy tries to roll over but Berkut keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Berkut connects with a nice short shot to No Joy's temple.
Berkut lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Berkut lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
No Joy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berkut is working away from the top position though.
Berkut working over No Joy with some ground and pound. No Joy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Berkut takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
No Joy tries to roll over but Berkut keeps him under control.#SUB#
Berkut is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, No Joy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Berkut scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
No Joy is refusing to be controlled, as Berkut sits in half guard.
Do No Joy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
No Joy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
No Joy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Berkut with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
No Joy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berkut lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Berkut is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC#No Joy is rocked!
Berkut makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
No Joy is still in real trouble! Can Berkut finish him?
Berkut landing some decent shots from guard.
Berkut arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! No Joy's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kirill Berkut!
A victorious Kirill Berkut thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 35:Smith vs Justice 3
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Dalal throws a body shot but no joy.
Berkut shoots and misses
letting Dalal counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Berkut closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Berkut lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Berkut working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berkut lands a nice short elbow.
Berkut takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Berkut maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Dalal could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Berkut has cracked it and Dalal is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Berkut!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kirill Berkut!
A less than humble Kirill Berkut misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: HFC 27: Justice vs Burt
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Hartwell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Berkut shoots for a takedown but Hartwell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hartwell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hartwell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Berkut sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Berkut shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hartwell sprawls well. Hartwell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Berkut gets slowly back to his feet.
Hartwell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Berkut counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Berkut.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Berkut's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartwell has momentary wrist control but Berkut slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC#Hartwell is rocked!
Berkut chips away with some ground and pound.
Hartwell is still in real trouble! Can Berkut finish him?
Hartwell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
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.
Berkut controlling the position for now.#T1#
Hartwell prevents Berkut from improving his position.
Hartwell seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are battling for position here. Berkut manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Berkut pushes a forearm under Hartwell's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hartwell is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kirill Berkut!
A very excited looking Kirill Berkut rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: TWGC 37 (155lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022

160 cm
19 yrs
142 lbs

183 cm
21 yrs
155 lbs

Berkut

OBrien

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kirill Berkut! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Lochlain OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
OBrien drives through with a takedown into Berkut's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berkut (0) vs (2) OBrien
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Berkut has his foot on OBrien's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OBrien works his way back into a safe position though.
OBrien controls from within his opponent's guard.
Berkut looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
OBrien showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
OBrien wants to pass the guard but Berkut is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Berkut could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
OBrien won't allow Berkut to sweep him here.
Berkut can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as OBrien controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OBrien postures up.
Berkut is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because OBrien is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
OBrien slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like OBrien might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
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.
OBrien is pushing down on Berkut's leg trying to pass to half guard. Berkut is fighting to maintain full guard but OBrien has managed to sneak the leg through.
OBrien slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Berkut is trying to control but can't.
OBrien prevents Berkut from improving his position.#T3#
OBrien moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Berkut (0) vs (5) OBrien
We've been hearing good reports from Berkut's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
OBrien controlling the position from side mount.
Let's hope that OBrien has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Berkut tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but OBrien wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Berkut is working hard here to advance position.
OBrien content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
Berkut tries to improve position but can't.
Berkut is trying to escape the position but OBrien is controlling the position.
OBrien working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Berkut is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Berkut's face as OBrien controls the position.
OBrien is continuing to stall.
The adventures of OBrien the control monster continue. Boring.#T5#
Berkut tries to buck OBrien off but OBrien is having none of it.
Berkut is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked OBrien off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Berkut (4) vs (5) OBrien
OBrien rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Berkut is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Berkut is looking for a kimura here. #T6#
OBrien keeping control of the position.
Berkut trying to control from half guard but OBrien is working away.
Berkut is really struggling to control OBrien but he's trying to hold on to the position.
OBrien tries to get to full guard but Berkut has control of the leg. #T7#
Berkut is thwarting OBrien's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
OBrien is defending against the submission attempts here by Berkut.
OBrien trying to control from the bottom.
OBrien tries to roll over but Berkut keeps him under control.
Berkut is pressing down on OBrien's thigh, looking to free his foot. OBrien is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. OBrien manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T8#
OBrien is pulling down on Berkut's head. It's preventing any offense from Berkut, at least for the moment.
Berkut trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBrien looking for a sweep. Not yet OBrien, not yet.
OBrien is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Berkut trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
OBrien controlling Berkut's posture. #T9#
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Berkut from controlling successfully.
Berkut wants to pass the guard but OBrien is keeping the position.
Berkut won't allow OBrien to sweep him here.
OBrien wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
OBrien wants to sweep here but Berkut controlling him for the moment. #T10#
OBrien controlling Berkut's posture.
Berkut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berkut trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
OBrien is controlling Berkut's posture.
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Berkut from controlling successfully. #T11#
OBrien managing to control the position.
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Berkut from controlling successfully.
OBrien is adopting a defensive guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from OBrien.#T12#
Berkut trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OBrien is controlling Berkut's posture.
OBrien 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.
Berkut wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
OBrien managing to control the position.
Berkut looking to pass the guard. #T13#
OBrien looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Berkut drops back, looking for a kneebar! OBrien looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. OBrien looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from OBrien!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Berkut (4) vs (9) OBrien
Berkut is letting OBrien control him for a moment. #T14#
OBrien's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berkut tries to bench press OBrien off him but OBrien keeps the position.
OBrien is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Berkut's shoulder. That is not cool.

And that's the end of the fight!
OBrien wins on points by 9 to 4.
Our winner, Lochlain OBrien, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1##TD#
Berkut shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rex's guard.
Berkut controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Berkut could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Berkut thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Berkut is working Rex over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rex is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rex wants to stand but Berkut is controlling the position.
Berkut showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Berkut thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Berkut might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Berkut in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Berkut showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Berkut drops back looking for a leg! Rex is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rex manages to kick Berkut off! Berkut jumps back into Rex's guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Berkut looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Berkut missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berkut looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Berkut thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Berkut looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Berkut's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Berkut postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Berkut throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rex avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rex 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.
Berkut is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Berkut throws a leg kick but Rex checks it. #TD#
Berkut gets a takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berkut looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rex with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kirill Berkut dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Rex keeps the fight on the outside.
Berkut dives in for a single leg takedown but Rex sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rex is trying to maintain a safe position but Berkut gets an underhook and turns Rex into the cage.
Berkut is trying to pull guard but Rex turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rex lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Berkut jumps guard but Rex stands there with Berkut around his waist. Berkut gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirill Berkut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkut takes an elbow to the temple. #T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rex obliges.
Berkut tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rex just stands there and leans against the cage.
Berkut fails to pull guard.
Berkut is trying to pull guard but Rex has him pressed against the cage.
Berkut jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rex walks away with a smile on his face. Berkut gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Berkut shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rex counters with a head kick. That will keep Berkut thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Berkut shoots for a takedown but Rex saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rex is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Berkut darts in looking for a takedown but Rex gets double underhooks and turns Berkut into the cage.
Nice elbow from Rex.
Berkut tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rex smiles and moves away.
Berkut fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Berkut is looking to clinch but Rex is avoiding it.
Rex checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rex wants to counter the offense by Berkut and move into the clinch position.
Berkut tries to clinch
and Rex counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Berkut.
Berkut with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rex counters with a head kick. That will keep Berkut thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Berkut jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rex raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Berkut doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Rex counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rex.
Berkut is trying to pull guard but Rex has him pressed against the cage.
Rex landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T4#
Berkut jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rex walks away with a smile on his face. Berkut gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Rex gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Berkut to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Berkut is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Berkut is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berkut not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dino Rex showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Berkut scores with a takedown into Rex's guard.
Berkut engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Berkut seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rex for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkut continues to stall.
Berkut content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Rex wants to stand but Berkut is controlling the position.
Rex being controlled here, momentarily.
Berkut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Berkut throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kirill Berkut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berkut misses with an uppercut
and Rex counters with a head kick. That will keep Berkut thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Horrible takedown attempt by Berkut or perhaps it was just good defense by Rex, which made it look bad.
Berkut has his takedown stuffed
and Rex counters with a nice body kick.
Berkut misses with a takedown
and Rex counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirill Berkut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berkut shoots in looking for a takedown. Rex tries to sprawl out of it but Berkut keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rex manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Berkut with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rex counters with a head kick. That will keep Berkut thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #TD#
Berkut dives in and scores a takedown into Rex's guard.
Berkut is standing up over Rex. Rex looks to escape but Berkut dives into side control. #REVB##SUB#
Berkut is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Rex looks calm but he's in trouble here. Berkut gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Rex is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Berkut lets go of the hold and Rex can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kirill Berkut!
Kirill Berkut decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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