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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bob Truck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ignat Berkutov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Truck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ignat Berkutov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berkutov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Truck as he avoids it easily.
Truck definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Berkutov.
Berkutov has a takedown stuffed.
Bob Truck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ignat Berkutov.
Truck throws a body kick that misses
and Berkutov counters with a shoot takedown. Truck fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Truck wants to sweep but no luck.
Berkutov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Berkutov trying to control the position from guard on top but Truck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkutov throwing strikes but missing.
Truck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berkutov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Truck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berkutov has managed to get both his arms back between Truck's legs - danger averted.
Berkutov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Berkutov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Berkutov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Berkutov is in close to Truck's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Berkutov wants to control from the top but Truck keeps moving.
Berkutov won't allow Truck to sweep him here.
Berkutov wants to control from the top but Truck keeps moving.
Berkutov with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berkutov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Berkutov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Berkutov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Berkutov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Berkutov preventing the sweep.
Berkutov trying to control but Truck is working from the bottom.
Truck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Berkutov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Berkutov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berkutov wants to control from the top but Truck keeps moving.
Berkutov stopping the sweep attempt from Truck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Berkutov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Truck.
Truck misses with a low kick as Berkutov jumps back.
Berkutov goes for a double leg but Truck avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Truck continues to drive forward.
Berkutov clinches up against the cage.
Berkutov wants to take the fight to the mat but Truck manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Truck lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Berkutov or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Truck throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Berkutov goes for a takedown attempt but Truck pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Berkutov dives in and grabs Truck's left leg, looking for a takedown. Truck pushes down on Berkutov's head and hops out.
Truck appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Berkutov is trying to drag Truck to the mat but Truck just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Berkutov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Truck breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berkutov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Truck fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Truck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ignat Berkutov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Berkutov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Truck can't fight it off and eventually Berkutov manages to take the fight to the floor. Truck looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Berkutov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Truck wants to sweep but no luck.
Berkutov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Truck is working hard here to advance position.
My spies in HFC Training Center inform me that Berkutov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Berkutov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truck tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Truck not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Berkutov chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berkutov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Berkutov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Berkutov is working Truck over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Berkutov is working Truck over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Berkutov wants to control from the top but Truck keeps moving.
Berkutov connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Berkutov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Truck is rocked!
Berkutov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oh Truck is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Truck working a defensive guard here.
Berkutov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berkutov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Berkutov gets to his feet and stands over Truck, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Truck felt that one! Berkutov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Truck from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ignat Berkutov!
During a confident post fight interview, Ignat Berkutov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
32% |
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