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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Neves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Beckerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Neves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scott Beckerman!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckerman scores with a decent looking hook.
Neves shoots in for a double leg but Beckerman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Beckerman misses with a hook.
Neves staying out of range there.
Beckerman tries to land a leg kick but Neves saw it coming and moves away.
Neves moves out of range of the strikes.
Beckerman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Neves has a takedown stuffed.
Neves fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinicius Neves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Beckerman misses its intended target.
Beckerman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Neves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beckerman.
Beckerman looks to land a left hand but Neves moved out of range nicely.
Beckerman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Neves is out of range and Beckerman settles back down.
Beckerman lands a big shot that drops Neves! Can he finish him?
It looks like Vinicius Neves has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beckerman postures up and lands a big shot to Neves's brow.
Neves working a defensive guard here.
Neves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beckerman.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beckerman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Beckerman stands up over Neves, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Beckerman stands up over Neves, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Beckerman working some strikes from top position.
Beckerman throwing strikes but missing.
Neves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Beckerman postures up and lands a big shot to Neves's brow.
Beckerman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Neves's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beckerman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Neves is looking for a triangle but Beckerman pushes his legs off easily.
Neves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Neves is breathing heavily.
Beckerman works over Neves with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Beckerman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Beckerman lands a couple of elbows.
Beckerman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Neves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beckerman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beckerman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beckerman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neves working for a triangle but Beckerman defends it easily.
Beckerman stands up over Neves, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Neves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beckerman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beckerman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Beckerman lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckerman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Neves's head.
Beckerman lands a couple of digs.
Beckerman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Beckerman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Neves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beckerman has managed to get both his arms back between Neves's legs - danger averted.
Beckerman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Beckerman working some strikes from top position.
Beckerman preventing the sweep.
Beckerman distracts Neves with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Beckerman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Beckerman is in close to Neves's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Beckerman with a nice head shot there.
Beckerman lands a couple of elbows.
Neves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beckerman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Beckerman is working Neves over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckerman stands up over Neves, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Beckerman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Beckerman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Neves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beckerman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Beckerman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Beckerman cracks Neves with a solid left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beckerman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Beckerman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Beckerman lands a couple of digs.
Beckerman chips away with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beckerman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Beckerman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Beckerman is looking to work some ground and pound but Neves has wrist control.
Neves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beckerman is aware though and is defending well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Beckerman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Neves's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Neves shoots in but Beckerman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice defenses there by Neves.
Neves shoots in for a takedown but Beckerman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Neves checks a low kick from Beckerman.
Beckerman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neves.
Neves fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinicius Neves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neves shoots for a takedown but Beckerman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Beckerman missing with a left hand there. Neves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beckerman throws out a loose jab but Neves uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckerman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Neves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beckerman.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beckerman throws a hook to the side of Neves's head but Neves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Neves shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Beckerman sprawls well. Beckerman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Neves gets slowly back to his feet.
Neves moves away from the strike by Beckerman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neves shoots in and drives through. Beckerman sprawls well.
Beckerman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Beckerman throws the left hand but Neves avoids the punch easily.
Scott Beckerman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neves closes the distance and clinches up with Beckerman, looking for a takedown. Neves pushes Beckerman against the cage but Beckerman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Neves ducks under a wild hook from Beckerman.
Beckerman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Neves checks a low kick from Beckerman.
Neves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beckerman.
Neves blocks a jab.
Neves moves out of range of the strikes.
Beckerman misses with a straight left.
Beckerman throws a leg kick that misses.
Neves defending well as Beckerman loads up on a big left hand.
Beckerman throws the left hand but Neves avoids the punch easily.
Neves staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neves shoots in looking for a takedown. Beckerman tries to sprawl out of it but Neves keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Beckerman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Neves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beckerman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Neves shoots for a double leg takedown but Beckerman sprawls well. He's pushed Neves's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Scott Beckerman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Neves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beckerman.
Neves closes the distance and clinches up with Beckerman, looking for a takedown. Neves pushes Beckerman against the cage but Beckerman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Neves defending well as Beckerman loads up on a big left hand.
Beckerman misses with a hook.
Neves staying out of range there.
Beckerman throws a looping overhand right but Neves ducks down to avoid it.
Beckerman misses with a hook.
Neves moves away from the strike by Beckerman.
Beckerman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Neves closes the distance and clinches up with Beckerman, looking for a takedown. Neves pushes Beckerman against the cage but Beckerman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neves checks a leg kick nicely.
Beckerman misses with a looping left.
Scott Beckerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Beckerman misses.
Neves slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Beckerman misses its intended target.
Beckerman missing with a left hand there. Neves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vinicius Neves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Neves changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beckerman tries to avoid it but Neves manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beckerman to the ground. Beckerman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Neves shoots in for a double leg but Beckerman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice defenses there by Neves.
Beckerman throws a shot from downtown. Neves moves away and avoids it.
Beckerman throws a low kick, looking for Neves's leg but Neves calmly moves out of range.
Beckerman wants to land a leg kick but Neves is out of range.
Beckerman throws a solid leg kick but Neves takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Beckerman.
Neves keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Neves defending well as Beckerman loads up on a big left hand.
Neves shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckerman missing with punches from the bottom.
Neves is working for a kimura but Beckerman is defending it quite comfortably.
Beckerman misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Beckerman is staying active underneath Neves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Beckerman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Beckerman striking from his own guard.
Beckerman lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Beckerman keeping full guard, as Neves tries to pass.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Beckerman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Neves's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Beckerman misses with a hook. Neves ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Neves.
Nice defenses there by Neves.
Beckerman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Neves trying to control but Beckerman is working from the bottom.
Neves passes Beckerman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neves seems to be looking for submissions.
Beckerman throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Beckerman missing with punches from the bottom.
Neves prevents Beckerman from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Beckerman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Neves's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Neves's back!
Beckerman gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Beckerman lands punches and elbows.
Neves can't escape the position.
Beckerman scores with strikes from the back.
Beckerman lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Beckerman keeps control of the position as Neves tries to break free.
Beckerman scores with punches from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckerman scores with punches and elbows.
Beckerman throwing damaging strikes from the back! Neves could be in trouble here!
Neves trying to control the hands but Beckerman breaks the grip.
Beckerman doesn't have the hooks in and Neves manages to turn into his guard.
Beckerman striking off his back but it's not causing Neves any problems.
Beckerman keeping moving, preventing Neves from controlling successfully.
Neves will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Beckerman striking from the bottom.
Neves wants to control from the top but Beckerman keeps moving.
Beckerman trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Neves tries to stand but Beckerman is controlling from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A big right from Beckerman misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Neves checks a leg kick.
Neves moves out of range as Beckerman strikes.
Beckerman misses with a straight left.
Beckerman misses with a hook.
Beckerman wants to land a leg kick but Neves is out of range.
Neves throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beckerman's waist but Beckerman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Neves off to one side.
Beckerman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Neves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beckerman is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Neves slips under a jab from Beckerman.
Beckerman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Neves scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Beckerman punching from the bottom.
Neves is trying to work for a kimura but Beckerman is defending well.
Neves is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Beckerman has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckerman punching from the bottom.
Neves trying to pass the guard but Beckerman defending well.
Beckerman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Neves seems to be looking for submissions.
Neves works his way into side control.
Neves tries to move to mount but Beckerman blocks the move with his legs.
Beckerman tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A jab from Beckerman misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Neves blocks the leg kick.
Vinicius Neves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neves lands a head kick. Beckerman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vinicius Neves.
Well Beckerman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Scott Beckerman!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Scott Beckerman!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Scott Beckerman!
Scott Beckerman wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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