Dmitry Bivol defeated Michael Eifert by unanimous decision at light-heavyweight, extending his record to 26-1-0. The Kyrgyzstan native controlled proceedings throughout to hand Eifert a second career defeat, moving to 14-2-0. Bivol's technical superiority proved decisive as all three judges scored in his favour.
The final bell confirmed what ringside observers had tallied across the championship rounds. Bivol's precision and ring generalship left no doubt on the scorecards, with each judge returning a unanimous verdict. Eifert showed durability in seeing the final bell but could not solve the puzzle Bivol presented.
Bivol now holds 26 wins against a single loss, cementing his position among the light-heavyweight elite. Eifert drops to 14-2-0 and will need to regroup after falling short in his bid to upset the established contender. Both men emerge without significant setbacks, leaving the door open for future high-profile assignments.
Dmitry Bivol defeated Michael Eifert by UD at Dmitry Bivol vs. Michael Eifert.
The fight ended by UD.
Dmitry Bivol now stands at 26-1.
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