PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bj Becks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronan Yamokivic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Becks
vs
Yamokivic

175 cm
31
163 lbs
17 - 17 - 0

178 cm
26
170 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bj Becks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronan Yamokivic!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Yamokivic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yamokivic throws a big shot that misses.

Becks drives through and clinches with Yamokivic against the cage.
A body shot lands from Becks.
Becks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yamokivic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yamokivic has had enough of the clinch but Becks keeps him there for the moment.
Yamokivic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Becks.
Becks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Becks has Yamokivic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yamokivic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bj Becks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Becks tries for a takedown but Yamokivic manages to get underhooks.

Becks pulls guard effortlessly.
Becks 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.
Becks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yamokivic wants to pass the guard but Becks is keeping the position.

Becks has an active guard here but Yamokivic has managed to pass into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamokivic trying to control from half guard but Becks is working away.

Becks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Becks tries to get to full guard but Yamokivic has control of the leg.
Yamokivic is controlling the pace.
Yamokivic is trying to control the action in half guard but Becks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Becks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becks is looking to get back to full guard here but Yamokivic has managed to pass to side control instead.
Becks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yamokivic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Becks is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yamokivic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Becks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yamokivic trying to control the position from guard on top but Becks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Becks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yamokivic.
Becks keeping full guard, as Yamokivic tries to pass.
Yamokivic wants to control from the top but Becks keeps moving.

Becks looking for a guillotine here but Yamokivic defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamokivic wants to control from the top but Becks keeps moving.
Yamokivic won't allow Becks to sweep him here.
Becks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Becks looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becks throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Yamokivic to regain full guard.
Becks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yamokivic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Becks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Becks is fighting to break Yamokivic's control of his arms but Yamokivic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Becks pushing down on Yamokivic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Becks 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.
Becks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Becks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yamokivic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yamokivic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Becks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Becks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bj Becks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Becks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yamokivic throws a body punch but Becks moves out of range.
Yamokivic scores with a shot to the body.
Yamokivic leaves Becks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yamokivic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yamokivic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bj Becks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Becks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yamokivic defends it nicely.
Yamokivic looks to score with a jab to the body but Becks is just out of range.
Becks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yamokivic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Becks rather than just go for the knockout.
Yamokivic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yamokivic, as that shot connected.
Becks slips under a jab.

Yamokivic tries to keep at a distance but Becks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yamokivic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Becks is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Becks can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bj Becks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Becks struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamokivic controls his hands.
Becks lands with a light punch inside.
Yamokivic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Becks is keeping busy.
Becks keeps control of Yamokivic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Becks lands a left hand.
Becks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yamokivic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Becks lands with a short shot to the head.
Yamokivic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Becks pushes Yamokivic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Becks has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Yamokivic regains guard immediately.

Becks has gone for a leg lock! Yamokivic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Becks's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamokivic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bj Becks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yamokivic stopping the sweep attempt from Becks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Becks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yamokivic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Becks looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Yamokivic has picked Becks up and slammed him! Becks can't keep hold of the triangle and Yamokivic manages to pass to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamokivic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Becks keeps working.
Becks manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becks regains full guard. Nicely done.

Becks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yamokivic passes into side control.
Becks manages to get back to half guard.
Yamokivic wants to pass to mount but Becks is defending the position.
Yamokivic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Becks is trying to get back to full guard.
Yamokivic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Becks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are battling for position here. Becks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Becks has an active guard here but Yamokivic has managed to pass into half guard.
Yamokivic wants to take a breather but Becks is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yamokivic is looking to control the position but Becks frees his trapped leg and locks up an armbar from the bottom! It looks tight! Yamokivic grimaces and holds on for a second but is forced to tap or have his arm broken! Slick Jiu Jitsu from Becks there - Yamokivic really paying for some sloppy defensive work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bj Becks!
Bj Becks really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $150 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.