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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Otto McBean (ranked 1716 p4p, 2828 weight class) and Prince McVicker (ranked 106 p4p, 164 weight class). Otto McBean has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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135
5 - 1 - 0 |
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6 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Otto McBean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Prince McVicker!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McVicker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McBean to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McVicker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McBean trying to control but McVicker is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McBean drops back, looking for a kneebar! McVicker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McVicker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McVicker!
McBean might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McBean is not content to let McVicker control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBean is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVicker working the head and body with strikes.
McVicker working the body and head with strikes.
McBean is looking to reverse the position.
McBean dodges the ground and pound from McVicker.
McBean is trying to control McVicker's posture but McVicker avoids it.
McVicker in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from McVicker crashes against the mat.
McBean avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McVicker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBean prevents McVicker from improving position.
McVicker swings around for an armbar but McBean sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McVicker's guard.
McBean trying to control the position from guard on top but McVicker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McBean postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McVicker is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McBean, into his guard.
McVicker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVicker throws an elbow that misses. McBean uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McVicker's guard. Nice move by McBean!
McVicker wants to sweep but no luck.
McBean passes McVicker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McBean prevents McVicker from improving his position.
McBean looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVicker tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McBean has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
McBean wants to control the pace but McVicker is squirming around nicely.
McBean is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McVicker has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McVicker!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McBean looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Prince McVicker will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McVicker is looking to clinch.
McBean uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McVicker.
McBean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McVicker.
McBean moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McBean looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McBean dives in for a single leg takedown but McVicker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McVicker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McVicker pushes McBean back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from McVicker.
McVicker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McBean.
McVicker tries a body shot but McBean blocks it.
McVicker lands a shoulder strike.
McBean tries to pull guard but McVicker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McBean fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto McBean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBean tries to pull guard but McVicker won't allow it.
McVicker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Otto McBean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McVicker fails in his attempt to clinch.
McVicker dives in and grabs McBean's left leg, looking for a takedown. McBean pushes down on McVicker's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVicker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McBean.
McVicker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McVicker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McBean momentarily.
McVicker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McVicker shoots in looking for a takedown but McBean manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McVicker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McBean shoots in looking for a takedown but McVicker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McBean's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McBean tries to score a power double leg takedown but McVicker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McBean somewhat.
McVicker stuns McBean with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McBean closes the distance and clinches up with McVicker, looking for a takedown. McBean pushes McVicker against the cage but McVicker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jab from McVicker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVicker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McBean backs up against the cage.
McVicker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McBean manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McVicker throws a jab but it's blocked by McBean.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horrible takedown attempt by McBean or perhaps it was just good defense by McVicker, which made it look bad.
McBean throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McVicker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McBean is in McVicker's guard.
McVicker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McVicker is trying to keep McBean in close.
McBean drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McVicker dives on top into guard.
McVicker wants to pass the guard but McBean is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBean looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McVicker passes into side control.
The ground and pound from McVicker seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McBean is looking to regain half guard here but McVicker keeps moving and retains side control.
McVicker is trying to get an arm triangle but McBean is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McVicker cracks McBean with a big elbow.
McBean gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McVicker trying to control from half guard but McBean is working away.
McBean keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McVicker trying to mount his opponent but McBean defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prince McVicker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
McVicker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McBean shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McVicker is trying to defend but McBean finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McVicker wants to control but McBean is keeping busy.
McVicker is looking for a sweep. McBean is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBean wants to take a breather but McVicker is having none of it.
McVicker won't allow McBean to pass to mount.
McVicker trying to control but McBean postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBean is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Otto McBean overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McVicker is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute McBean jumps into side control!
McBean wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McVicker, who protects the arm well.
McBean is trying to get an arm triangle but McVicker is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McBean thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McVicker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McBean trying to control the action but McVicker is working from the bottom.
McBean is really struggling to control McVicker but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVicker is trying to escape the position but McBean is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McBean fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McVicker sprawls well initially but McBean persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McVicker trying to hold on to McBean's head to control him but McBean postures up.
McVicker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McBean pulls his head out easily.
McVicker has a hand on McBean's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. McBean takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVicker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Otto McBean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McBean moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McVicker has worked his arm free - good work by McVicker!
McVicker tries to bench press McBean off him but McBean keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Otto McBean showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McVicker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Prince McVicker!
Our winner, Prince McVicker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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