Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol are set for a highly anticipated boxing rematch at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with Beterbiev previously defeating Bivol to become the undisputed light heavyweight champion.
MMA Fighting’s got you covered with live, round-by-round updates for the highly anticipated Beterbiev vs. Bivol 2. It’s all happening Saturday evening at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The showdown kicks off around 6 p.m. ET, available on DAZN and PPV.com. Curious about the undercard? Head over to our results page for all the action.
Last October, Artur Beterbiev (21-0) edged out Bivol by majority decision (114-114, 115-113, 116-112). This victory crowned him as the first undisputed light heavyweight champ in over 20 years, clutching the WBC, WBO, WBA, IBF, and The Ring titles.
For Dmitry Bivol (23-1), that bout marked his first career defeat. Ouch!
Dive into our round-by-round live blog below for every jab and hook of Beterbiev vs. Bivol:
Round 1: Let’s get ready to rumble! Anticipation is in the air.
Round 2: Both fighters are feeling each other out—cautious yet calculated moves.
Round 3: Things are heating up now; punches are flying faster.
Round 4: A strategic dance continues—who will break through?
Round 5: Momentum shifts slightly. Could this be a turning point?
Round 6: Halfway through, and neither fighter shows signs of backing down.
Round 7: The crowd’s roaring! Energy levels are sky-high.
Round 8: Precision punches from both sides—what a spectacle!
Round 9: Tension builds as we edge closer to the final rounds.
Round 10: Who’s got more gas left in the tank? It’s anyone’s game.
Round 11: Nearing the end, fatigue sets in but determination fuels them on.
Round 12: The final bell rings—what an incredible fight! Time to tally those scores.