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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Berkut (ranked 2084 p4p, 3194 weight class) and Darren Tolbert (ranked 176 p4p, 258 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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 13 - 8 - 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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darren Tolbert!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berkut shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Berkut not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tolbert has hold of Berkut's hands but Berkut slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tolbert tries to get to full guard but Berkut has control of the leg.
Berkut throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berkut prevents Tolbert from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkut controlling the action here.
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 looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tolbert with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolbert keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Tolbert blocking the ground and pound attempt from Berkut.
Berkut is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tolbert tries to get to full guard but Berkut has control of the leg.
Tolbert is controlling Berkut's trapped leg to prevent Berkut from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Berkut scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tolbert keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tolbert wants to control but Berkut is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Berkut working Tolbert over with strikes.
Berkut landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Berkut controlling the action here.
Berkut trying to control from half guard but Tolbert is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berkut wants to pass to mount but Tolbert is defending the position.
Tolbert manages to get to full guard.
Berkut's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tolbert working a defensive guard here.
Tolbert keeping moving, preventing Berkut from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tolbert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Tolbert was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kirill Berkut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Tolbert as Berkut shoots in.
It seemed like Tolbert was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Berkut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tolbert was well out of range. Poor timing from Berkut.
Berkut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tolbert was well out of range. Poor timing from Berkut.
Berkut uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tolbert has time to react.
Tolbert looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Berkut swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tolbert.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berkut. Tolbert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tolbert appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Berkut shoots in for a takedown but Tolbert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tolbert! But no joy.
Tolbert works Berkut's body with a nice hook.
Tolbert sizes up Berkut with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tolbert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berkut manages to avoid it.
Tolbert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berkut.
It seemed like Tolbert was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tolbert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Berkut cracks Tolbert with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Berkut shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tolbert is trying to defend but Berkut finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Berkut keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tolbert trying to hold on to Berkut's head to control him but Berkut postures up.
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 wants to control but Tolbert is keeping him busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Berkut content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tolbert controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Berkut winds up and cracks Tolbert with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Berkut thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tolbert's head.
Tolbert is looking to improve his position.
Berkut not doing much here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Berkut prevents Tolbert from improving his position.
Berkut seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tolbert does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tolbert gets back to full guard.
Berkut slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Berkut wants to pass the guard but Tolbert is keeping the position.
Tolbert pulls Berkut in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Berkut connects with the punch.
Tolbert swings for the body but Berkut moves out of range.
Berkut changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tolbert tries to avoid it but Berkut manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tolbert to the ground. Tolbert escapes though and pops straight back up 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.
Tolbert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Berkut.
Berkut scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tolbert sneaks back into half guard.
Berkut is trying to work for a kimura but Tolbert is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tolbert trying to control from the bottom.
Tolbert controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berkut trying to control the action but Tolbert is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Berkut.
Tolbert tries to roll over but Berkut keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berkut is thwarting Tolbert's attempts to control the position.
Berkut stalling.
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.
Tolbert throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berkut sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Berkut throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tolbert tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Berkut is in Tolbert's guard.
Tolbert is trying to keep Berkut in close.
Berkut passes Tolbert's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Berkut is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Tolbert still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Tolbert has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Berkut is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkut is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolbert sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Berkut defending well though.
Tolbert trying to control from Berkut's half guard. Berkut has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tolbert throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Berkut works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tolbert postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Berkut trying to control the position here.
Tolbert throws a strike but Berkut rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Berkut trying to control but Tolbert is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolbert managing to control the position.
Berkut advances position into side control!
Berkut is putting a hurting on Tolbert here, landing some big shots from side control.
Berkut tries to advance to mount but can't.
Berkut thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tolbert is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berkut trying to control the action but Tolbert is working from the bottom.
Tolbert wants to control but Berkut postures up.
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 scores with a couple of short elbows.
Berkut trying to control the action but Tolbert is working from the bottom.
Berkut throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tolbert taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tolbert is working to avoid the ground and pound but Berkut connects with a decent elbow.
Berkut moves into full mount!
Berkut landing strikes from the mount and Tolbert is in trouble!
Tolbert is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Berkut punishing his opponent with strikes.
Berkut raining down hammerfists from mount.
Berkut pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
It looks like Darren Tolbert has been cut.
Berkut is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tolbert to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tolbert shrugs it off.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Berkut looking to finish Tolbert with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tolbert!
Tolbert is rocked!
Berkut breaks from Tolbert's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tolbert is still in real trouble! Can Berkut finish him?
Berkut is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tolbert can do to turn this around?
Tolbert tries to lock up and control but Berkut gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tolbert seems to have recovered his senses.
Berkut wants to control the pace but Tolbert is squirming around nicely.
Berkut looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Berkut looking to finish Tolbert with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tolbert!
Tolbert is working to get back to half guard.
Berkut working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tolbert keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kirill Berkut overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berkut with good strikes from the mount here!
Tolbert regains half guard.
Tolbert is trying to control but can't.
Berkut seems to be looking for submissions.
Berkut missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Berkut takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tolbert trying to control here.
Tolbert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berkut is keen to just control but Tolbert is a slippery customer.
Tolbert blocking the ground and pound attempt from Berkut.
Berkut is trying to control. Tolbert wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Berkut trying to mount his opponent but Tolbert defends it.
Tolbert on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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 sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tolbert defending well though.
Tolbert wants to control but Berkut is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Berkut not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Berkut prevents Tolbert from improving his position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Berkut throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Berkut working over Tolbert with some ground and pound. Tolbert looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Berkut thows a huge punch but Tolbert dodges it nicely.
Berkut landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The cut above Darren Tolbert's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Berkut is trying to control. Tolbert wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Berkut is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Tolbert still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Tolbert has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Berkut managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tolbert.
Tolbert tries for a kimura but Berkut is defending well.
Tolbert thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berkut is trying to control Tolbert's posture but Tolbert avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kirill Berkut dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darren Tolbert's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Berkut rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tolbert counters with a stiff right hand.
Berkut lands a jab to the nose.
Tolbert throws a jab but it's blocked by Berkut.
Berkut half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Berkut misses with a left hand
and Tolbert cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Berkut fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Berkut looks to land a right hand but Tolbert moved out of range.
Tolbert moves away from the strike by Berkut.
Tolbert swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Berkut will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkut bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tolbert tries to improve position but can't.
Tolbert is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Berkut off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolbert wants to control but Berkut is keeping busy.
Berkut trying to control the hands but Tolbert breaks the grip.
Tolbert lands with a hammerfist to the side of Berkut's head.
Tolbert lands a shot to the head.
Berkut showing good submission defense here.
Tolbert lands a shot to the body.
Berkut is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berkut is working hard here to advance position.
Tolbert is throwing strikes but Berkut counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Berkut regains half guard.
Berkut slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Berkut escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tolbert gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Berkut looking for a sweep. Not yet Berkut, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berkut has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tolbert has passed into side control.
Tolbert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berkut keeps working.
Tolbert has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Tolbert wants to control but instead Berkut manages to regain half guard.
Tolbert is trying to control. Berkut wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Berkut wants to improve his position but Tolbert is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolbert with the ground and pound but Berkut uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Berkut looking for a guillotine here but Tolbert defends easily.
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.
Tolbert working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Berkut avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Berkut is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berkut looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tolbert avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tolbert engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Darren Tolbert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tolbert throws out a loose jab but Berkut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berkut fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tolbert on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Berkut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berkut. Tolbert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tolbert looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tolbert misses with a hook.
Berkut throws a body shot but no joy.
Berkut throws a looping overhand right but Tolbert ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tolbert! But no joy.
Berkut shoots in and gets a takedown into Tolbert's 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 trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tolbert manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berkut manages to get himself to full guard.
Berkut has momentary wrist control but Tolbert slips an elbow through the middle.
Berkut controls Tolbert momentarily but Tolbert frees himself.
Tolbert must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tolbert is looking to advance position but Berkut has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Tolbert tries to lock up and control but Berkut gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Berkut can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tolbert is looking to escape.
Tolbert is looking to get to half guard.
Darren Tolbert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Berkut landing strikes from the mount.
Kirill Berkut is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tolbert is working to get back to half guard.
Berkut scoring with strikes but Tolbert is staying in there.
Berkut looking to control but Tolbert is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Berkut lands with some strikes.
Berkut dominating with strikes here.
Tolbert keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Berkut looking to control but Tolbert is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tolbert is looking to get to half guard.
Berkut tries to control but Tolbert wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berkut controlling from mount.
Tolbert really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kirill Berkut showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Berkut has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirill Berkut!
A relieved looking Kirill Berkut thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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