PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Otto McBean (ranked 783 p4p, 529 weight class) and Lester Green (ranked 58 p4p, 39 weight class). Green is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: This Is Beetle. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

McBean
vs
Green

150 cm
25
135
14 - 7 - 0

175 cm
25
138
12 - 6 - 1

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin

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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 14 - 7 - 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 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Lester Green!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBean throws a body shot but no joy.
Green doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McBean avoids the body shot from Green.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McBean was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
McBean is looking to counter the offense by Green and move into the clinch.
McBean tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Green swivels and escapes.
Green is looking to land body kicks.
McBean closes the distance and clinches up with Green, looking for a takedown. McBean pushes Green against the cage but Green circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McBean misses with a takedown
and Green counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McBean looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto McBean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McBean.

It looks like Otto McBean has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but McBean is just out of range.
McBean tries to score a power double leg takedown but Green sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McBean somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McBean.
Green stuffs the takedown.
Otto McBean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Green throws a shot from downtown. McBean moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McBean is defended easily by Green.
Green jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McBean darts in looking for a takedown but Green gets double underhooks and turns McBean into the cage.
It seemed like Green was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Green tries to work over McBean's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBean jumps guard but Green stands there with McBean around his waist. McBean gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McBean is trying to pull guard but Green turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Green.
McBean is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Green to keep the fight standing.
McBean fails to pull guard.
McBean fails to pull guard.
Green pushes McBean back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McBean.
Green pressing his opponent against the cage.
Green stalling.

McBean ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McBean no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McBean wants to sweep but no luck.
McBean is trying to keep Green in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McBean is looking for a triangle but Green pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McBean can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Green controls the pace.

Green avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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 has his feet on Green's thighs here. He's pushed Green off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Green screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Otto McBean!