PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Otto McBean (ranked 526 p4p, 912 weight class) and Prince McVicker (ranked 34 p4p, 52 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

McBean
vs
McVicker

150 cm
23
135
11 - 4 - 0

164 cm
26
141
12 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Urban Fighter
Vegan Gains

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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 11 - 4 - 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 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Prince McVicker!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from McVicker. No joy for McBean on that attempt.
McVicker misses with a wild body shot.

McVicker pushes McBean up against the cage in a clinch.
McBean tries to pull guard but McVicker won't allow it.
McBean tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto McBean. That's going to take a lot out of him.

McBean pulls McVicker into guard.
McVicker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McBean has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McVicker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McBean looking to control but McVicker passes into half guard.
McBean is trying to maintain the position but McVicker is very close to passing his half guard.
McVicker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McBean trying to control here.
McVicker is pressing down on McBean's thigh, looking to free his foot. McBean is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McVicker is taking a breather. McBean says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McVicker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

McVicker rushes McBean and presses him up against the cage.
McBean avoids the elbow strike from McVicker, against the cage.
McVicker throws a punch but it's blocked by McBean.
McBean tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McBean is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McVicker to keep the fight standing.
McVicker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McBean is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McVicker to keep the fight standing.
McVicker lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McVicker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McBean tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McVicker swivels and escapes.

McVicker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McBean was covering up waiting for the punch and McVicker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McVicker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McBean is proving hard to escape from.
McBean being controlled here, momentarily.
McVicker trying to control the position from guard on top but McBean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVicker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McBean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McVicker is stalling in the full guard.

McBean working for a triangle but McVicker defends it easily.
McVicker controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

McBean circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from McBean.
McVicker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McBean was well out of range. Poor timing from McVicker.
McBean wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McVicker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Prince McVicker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBean dives in and grabs McVicker's left leg, looking for a takedown. McVicker pushes down on McBean's head and hops out.
McBean avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McBean seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McVicker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McBean on the side of the head.

It looks like Otto McBean has been cut.
McVicker slaps away a takedown attempt from McBean, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McBean shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McVicker as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto McBean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by McBean or perhaps it was just good defense by McVicker, which made it look bad.
McVicker throws out a counter right but McBean avoids it with no problem.
A jab from McVicker does it's job there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McBean.
McVicker looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McVicker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

McBean closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McBean working away.
McVicker tries to control but McBean manages to take his back.

McVicker is in a bad position with McBean working for a choke. McVicker manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McBean working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McVicker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McVicker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McVicker stays in close to McBean's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVicker trying to control the position from guard on top but McBean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McVicker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McBean not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McVicker looking to pass the guard.
McVicker trying to control the position from guard on top but McBean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McVicker's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVicker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McBean controls McVicker momentarily but McVicker frees himself.
McVicker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McBean slips under a jab from McVicker.
McBean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McVicker.
McBean fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McVicker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McVicker tries to clinch but McBean moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fight stays on the outside here - McVicker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McBean avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McVicker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McVicker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McBean stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McBean avoids the body shot from McVicker.

McBean decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McVicker wants to get back to full guard.

McBean is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McVicker wants to control but McBean is keeping busy and won't allow 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 cut man is working on Otto McBean's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

McBean changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McVicker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McVicker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McBean's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McBean is keen to just control but McVicker is a slippery customer.

McBean is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McVicker defends it well.
McVicker is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McVicker gets full guard.
McBean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McVicker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McBean is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McVicker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McVicker trying to control the position here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Otto McBean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prince McVicker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

McVicker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McBean's guard.
McVicker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McVicker wants to control from the top but McBean keeps moving.
McVicker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McVicker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McBean is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBean trying to control the position here.

McBean is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McVicker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McVicker passes McBean's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

McBean looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McVicker blocks the strikes from McBean.
McVicker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McVicker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for McVicker. That snapped McBean's head back.
McVicker tries to clinch there but McBean circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McVicker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by McBean.
McBean lands with a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Prince McVicker.
Well McVicker 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prince McVicker!
Prince McVicker thanked the fans post fight for their support.