Round-by-Round: Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol | PPV - 12 October 2024

[ShadrachSimmo]

When they read 116–112 I really thought they would give it Bivol.

Only way it would have made sense.

[Heldenjaeger]

Bivol was in survival mode for most rounds, was less active but he did well enough to survive.

Politics show continues, Saudi Arabia is bringing everyone together.

[Grilling Machine]

Ooh, that feels like a touch of preferential cooking. Bert's an easier sell against others based on the drama of his power.

No doubt he was tremendous tonight, but as terrifying as he is he landed mostly on gloves. Bivol dealt the crisper combinations, at a higher frequency.

[TempleSlave]

WTAF. No way. Im not happy. Not robbery due to many close rounds but better man didn’t win.
Kadyrov paid for this.

[Kilburn]

When they read 116–112 I really thought they would give it Bivol.

That’s when I thought Bert got it. They liked his forward pressure, when he brought it.

[MightyWarrior]

I had bets on both to win by dec, Bivol to survive a kd…but I kinda thought Bivol won that

[funso banjo baby]

The thing to remember is these aren't upsets

[Boxingguru75]

Do not agree with decision. Bad verdict. Bivol won that fight.

[CaptainSpacerod]

7-5 Bivol but what do i know

I thought Richie and Dempo on comms weren't acknowledging the cleaner shots Bivol was landing or the fact that he was catching a lot of Beterbiev's work on his gloves

[Loftgroov]

Bivol by 1 or 2 rounds for me.

Dont agree with that decision, but that’s boxing and I’m kind of past caring at this point…..

[Ruthless-RKO]

I'd much rather the boxer who comes forward wins.

Bivol runs all night

It's annoying

I do agree.

Bivol had some flashy combos.. but work rate was Bert.

Don’t agree with 116-112 though

[Ruthless-RKO]

By no means it’s a robbery though.


Was close fight.

Bivol was in survival mode the last few rounds

[Sendo Takeshi]

Too fornicating bad.
It was very close and could've gone any direction, but still expected Bivol to win.

[dr_devious]

Beterbiev won pretty clear for me, he was dominant in the second half of the fight

[Controversial]

Bivol won that for me

[Sendo Takeshi]

Bivol was in survival mode for most rounds, was less active but he did well enough to survive.

Politics show continues, Saudi Arabia is bringing everyone together.

Am Arsch.

[gregregegg]

RIP eddie... poor bastard would of been celebrating his new undisputed butttt nup.

[rd350lc]

Draw about right .
It's what you like really .

[qatarm]

Bivol very magnanimous

[Heldenjaeger]

7-5 Bivol but what do i know

I thought Richie and Dempo on comms weren't acknowledging the cleaner shots Bivol was landing or the fact that he was catching a lot of Beterbiev's work on his gloves

Most of Bivol's punches landed on Beterbiev's gloves or arms, you can always make that point for both boxers.

[TempleSlave]

Bullshit decision. I see they have that murdering Chechen bastard Kadyrov in the ring too. Bivol won that.

Exactly my thoughts. Skills didn’t get rewarded.
Kadyrov pulled some strings.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Bivol felt them punches. His face is showing it

[Grilling Machine]

if the fight went forever who would you rather be end of round 12.... bert for me on that.

Exactly what I was thinking towards the end. Bert definitely ended the stronger, and it's likely I differed from many in giving a few 10-10s.

[handsofstone]

Got it 115-113 Bivol but who knows, excellent contest, absorbing to watch, high end skill set on show , both men landed some quality punches but also defensively blocked and parried a lot of work, Bivol is a master boxer , started off sharper, knew when to move and went to stick, his lateral movement was immense, jab was key and didn't mind trading with Beterbiev letting combinations go, Beterbiev I like a locomotive doesn't stop coming forward and when he did start getting busier, his punches were effective, he hurt Bivol a couple times, especially to the body, Bivol landed some nice rights downstairs but would've liked to have seen more body work from him especially when letting the flurries go when Beterbiev was tucking up but still I can't say Beterbiev got a gift, I thought Bivol done enough

[Heldenjaeger]

Bivol felt them punches. His face is showing it

Sounds like he's lisping, too.