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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Beckerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maziko Yugata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maziko Yugata has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Scott Beckerman's chin.
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Beckerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maziko Yugata!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Beckerman misses.
Yugata lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beckerman circles away quickly and effectively.
Yugata throws a right hand that Beckerman ducks under and follows up with a left that Beckerman also avoids with ease.
Beckerman looks to throw the jab but Yugata is out of range.
Beckerman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yugata.
No joy there for Yugata, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beckerman staying out of range there.
Beckerman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Beckerman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beckerman looks to land a left hand but Yugata moved out of range nicely.
Yugata moves out of range of the strikes.
Yugata misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yugata lands a head shot.
Yugata throws a lazy right hand but Beckerman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beckerman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beckerman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yugata swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beckerman looks to land a left hand but Yugata moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yugata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beckerman.
Beckerman misses with a takedown attempt - Yugata sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jab from Yugata.
It looks like Scott Beckerman has been cut.
Yugata will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yugata stuffs the takedown.
Beckerman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beckerman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Beckerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yugata throws a looping overhand right but Beckerman ducks down to avoid it.
Yugata tries to bum rush Beckerman with a series of wild strikes but Beckerman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circling - Yugata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yugata fails to land with a series of punches.
Beckerman moves forwards but Yugata connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Beckerman missing with a left hand there. Yugata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Beckerman.
Yugata throws a looping overhand right but Beckerman ducks down to avoid it.
Yugata slips under a jab from Beckerman.
Beckerman throws a lazy right hand but Yugata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beckerman missing with a left hand there. Yugata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beckerman throws a hook but Yugata avoids it easily.
Yugata swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beckerman throws the left hand but Yugata avoids the punch easily.
Beckerman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yugata manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yugata can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yugata looking to control.
Beckerman landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beckerman postures up and lands a big shot to Yugata's brow.
Beckerman thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckerman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beckerman postures up and lands a big shot to Yugata's brow.
Yugata is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Beckerman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nice strikes from Beckerman there.
Yugata is looking for a sweep. Beckerman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beckerman winds up and cracks Yugata with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Beckerman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Yugata wants to get back to full guard.
Yugata keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beckerman passes to full mount!
Beckerman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckerman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Yugata wants to hold on but Beckerman pushes him away.
Beckerman looking to finish Yugata with some ground and pound. This is bad for Yugata!
Beckerman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Yugata looks a forlorn figure.
Beckerman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Yugata's face.
A nice elbow there by Beckerman.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beckerman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beckerman working Yugata over with strikes here.
Beckerman lands with some strikes.
Beckerman with shots to the head and body - Yugata looks very uncomfortable down there.
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 Scott Beckerman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Good standup being displayed there by Yugata as he connects with a hook.
Beckerman moves out of range as Yugata strikes.
Yugata misses with a hook. Beckerman ducked under it nicely.
Yugata throws a series of punches but Beckerman avoids them all with ease.
Beckerman slips a straight right by Yugata.
Beckerman sizes up Yugata with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Beckerman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Beckerman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beckerman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yugata.
Beckerman slips a straight right by Yugata.
Beckerman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yugata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckerman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yugata throws a good cross that connects.
Beckerman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yugata throws out the jab.
Yugata misses with an uppercut.
Yugata lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yugata missing with a left hand there. Beckerman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beckerman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yugata did well to prevent Beckerman getting side control.
Yugata missing with punches from the bottom.
Beckerman lands strikes from half guard.
Yugata is trying to stand back up but Beckerman is controlling him
Yugata taking some punishment here, with Beckerman in his half guard.
Beckerman uses his free foot to push down on Yugata's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Yugata.
Beckerman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beckerman scoring with strikes but Yugata is staying in there.
Beckerman lands a nice shot to the head.
Beckerman dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Beckerman.
Beckerman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Yugata can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yugata really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yugata is breathing heavily.
Beckerman working the ground and pound effectively.
Yugata really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beckerman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beckerman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Beckerman lands a big shot there that rocks Yugata but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Yugata wants to hold on but Beckerman pushes him away.
Beckerman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Yugata can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Beckerman is landing with some decent strikes but Yugata is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckerman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Beckerman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Yugata is looking to improve his position but Beckerman isn't that keen on the idea.
Yugata is bucking up trying to escape but Beckerman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Beckerman landing punches.
Yugata in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Beckerman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Beckerman landing punches.
Yugata is in a horrible position here. Beckerman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Yugata working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckerman looking to finish Yugata with some ground and pound. This is bad for Yugata!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Beckerman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Beckerman lands a nice shot to the head.
Beckerman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Yugata taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yugata wants to hold on but Beckerman pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beckerman lands with some strikes.
Yugata keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Beckerman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Scott Beckerman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Beckerman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Beckerman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Beckerman is nestled in close to Yugata, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Beckerman working Yugata over with strikes.
Beckerman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Yugata is trying to stand back up but Beckerman is controlling him
Ground and pound from Beckerman.
Yugata tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Yugata has hold of Beckerman's hands but Beckerman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Scott Beckerman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beckerman moves into full mount! Yugata won't be happy about that!
Beckerman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Yugata hang on?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckerman scoring with strikes but Yugata is staying in there.
Beckerman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Yugata hang on?
Yugata is desperately trying to improve his position but Beckerman has a good base and remains in mount.
Beckerman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Yugata's face.
Beckerman with shots to the head and body - Yugata looks very uncomfortable down there.
Yugata flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Beckerman scoring with strikes but Yugata is staying in there.
Yugata wants to hold on but Beckerman pushes him away.
Beckerman lands a nice shot to the head.
Beckerman landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckerman lands a big elbow.
Yugata is in all sorts of trouble here.
Beckerman lands a big shot there that rocks Yugata but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Beckerman looking to finish Yugata with some ground and pound. This is bad for Yugata!
Beckerman with the ground and pound from mount.
Beckerman landing punches.
Beckerman landing strikes from the mount.
Beckerman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Yugata tries to hold on but Beckerman pushes him away.
Beckerman raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckerman scoring with strikes but Yugata is staying in there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Beckerman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Yugata wants to control but Beckerman is having none of it.
Yugata is looking to get to half guard.
Beckerman working the ground and pound effectively.
Beckerman raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckerman with shots to the head and body - Yugata looks very uncomfortable down there.
Beckerman dominating with strikes here.
Beckerman lands a nice shot to the head.
Beckerman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Beckerman scoring with strikes but Yugata is staying in there.
A nice elbow there by Beckerman.
Beckerman breaks from Yugata's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beckerman working the ground and pound effectively.
A nice elbow there by Beckerman.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Beckerman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beckerman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Beckerman!
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