Welcome to UFC, Yousri Belgaroui. training partner Alex Poatán, the Dutchman showed evolution in the game, broke the bank and won Azamat Bekoev by knockout in his first appearance in the UFC Vancouver, an event held this Saturday (18). The fight was valid for the middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg).
After upsetting Dana White on the Contender Series, Belgaroui debuted well, earning his ninth win, while also having three losses. The fighter even joked about asking for a title fight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, citing Alex Poatán.
Poatan's partner, Yousri Belgaruoi debuts with a knockout and steals the show in UFC Vancouver. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/UFC News
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"It's an honor to be here. Mick Maynard, where's my belt? No? Why does Alex (Poatan) get one every time he fights? I think I'll have to fight a few more times," Yousri said in an interview while still in the Octagon.
Bekoev suffered his first loss in the UFC. The Russian has a record of 20 wins and four losses.
Poatan's partner debuts with a knockout and steals the show at UFC Vancouver
Belgaroui showed improvement in his game. At 6'1", the Dutchman imposed his game from long range, defended takedowns, and outperformed Bekoev, who started intensely and slowed down as the round progressed.
In the second round, the Russian attempted another takedown. Yousri, who has long legs and has already shown weakness in his game, frustrated Azamat with good takedown defenses, while also opening up a good scoring margin on the feet.
Yousri Belgaroui went for the kill in the third round. And there was an absurd display, with technical advancement. He went for it, landed good jabs, built the knockout, and knocked it out Azamat Bekoev baby.
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