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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Berkut (ranked 1439 p4p, 883 weight class) and Ivor Ivanovic (ranked 132 p4p, 82 weight class). Ivor Ivanovic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Berkut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivor Ivanovic!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berkut prevents Ivanovic from improving his position.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berkut takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
Ivanovic throws a leg kick
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic misses with an uppercut
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berkut tries to roll over but Ivanovic keeps him under control.
Berkut trying to control but Ivanovic postures up.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
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!
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!'
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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