PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Otto McBean (ranked 807 p4p, 1608 weight class) and Joon Sang Hun (ranked 60 p4p, 114 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McBean
vs
Sang Hun

150 cm
27
135
15 - 8 - 0

170 cm
25
146
7 - 5 - 0

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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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 15 - 8 - 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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joon Sang Hun!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Sang Hun misses.
McBean tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sang Hun sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McBean somewhat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McBean is defended easily by Sang Hun.
Sang Hun dips to his left and cracks McBean with an uppercut!

It looks like Otto McBean has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBean keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McBean fails to land the takedown.
Sang Hun now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto McBean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sang Hun scores with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McBean with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sang Hun counters with a stiff right hand.
Sang Hun wants to slow McBean down by chopping away at his legs.
As Sang Hun tries to get set, McBean tries to push him back and clinch up but Sang Hun manages to avoid the attempt.
Sang Hun misses with a looping right.
Sang Hun looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McBean wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McBean looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McBean shoots in but Sang Hun avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Sang Hun. No joy for McBean on that attempt.
Sang Hun looks to throw the jab but McBean is out of range.

Excellent takedown into side control there by McBean.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

McBean goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sang Hun rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McBean's guard! Nice work there by Sang Hun!
Sang Hun looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McBean might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBean is trying to hold Sang Hun in close to prevent damage but Sang Hun has managed to pass into half guard.
McBean trying to hold on to Sang Hun's head to control him but Sang Hun postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sang Hun passes to side control.
McBean can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sang Hun tries to move into full mount but can't pass McBean's legs.
McBean is trying to control Sang Hun's posture but Sang Hun avoids it.

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.
Sang Hun has control of an arm but McBean manages to advance to Sang Hun's back!
Sang Hun is really stuck here.

McBean looking for the choke but no joy.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Sang Hun is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if McBean gets his way!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joon Sang Hun dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Otto McBean's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A big left from Sang Hun misses.
Sang Hun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sang Hun swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sang Hun uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McBean walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sang Hun.
Sang Hun is looking to chop away at McBean's legs.
Sang Hun misses with an uppercut.
Sang Hun connects with a right hand. McBean shakes it off.
Sang Hun throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBean looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sang Hun is fending him off so far but McBean persists. Nope, Sang Hun circles away and we're back to standing.
McBean defending well as Sang Hun loads up on a big left hand.
Sang Hun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McBean.
McBean dives in and grabs Sang Hun's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sang Hun pushes down on McBean's head and hops out.
Sang Hun looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
McBean needs to keep his hands up - Sang Hun had a free shot at his head there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McBean misses with a takedown attempt - Sang Hun sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto McBean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McBean.
Sang Hun keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

McBean looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sang Hun trying to hold on to McBean's head to control him but McBean postures up.
Sang Hun regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBean tries to free his leg and advance position but Sang Hun is retaining full guard.
McBean trying to control but Sang Hun is working from the bottom.

McBean has gone for a leg lock! Sang Hun slips out almost immediately though and dives into McBean's guard.

McBean throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sang Hun uses it to pass to side control.
Sang Hun is looking to take a break and control but McBean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBean manages to get back to half guard.
McBean gets back to full guard.
McBean is trying to keep Sang Hun in close.
Sang Hun 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.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sang Hun looking to pass the guard.
Sang Hun advances to half guard.
Sang Hun winds up and cracks McBean with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

McBean is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sang Hun pulls his head out easily.
Sang Hun is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joon Sang Hun 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. This is the final round!

McBean walks into a stiff left hand from Sang Hun.
McBean tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sang Hun sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McBean somewhat.
McBean shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sang Hun as he jumps to the side.
Sang Hun lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sang Hun scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sang Hun throws the kick towards the body but McBean avoids it.
Sang Hun misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sang Hun.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sang Hun.
Sang Hun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

McBean dives in and scores a takedown into Sang Hun's guard.
McBean stopping the sweep attempt from Sang Hun.
McBean postures up.
Sang Hun keeping full guard, as McBean tries to pass.
McBean postures up.

McBean has gone for a leg lock! Sang Hun slips out almost immediately though and dives into McBean's guard.

Otto McBean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McBean throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sang Hun uses it to pass to side control.
McBean is looking to regain half guard here but Sang Hun keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on McBean's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A control attempt from McBean but he's now mounted!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBean is squirming around, avoiding Sang Hun's attempts to control the action.
McBean is looking to get to half guard.
Joon Sang Hun is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sang Hun looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sang Hun's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McBean tries to improve his position but instead Sang Hun has taken his back!
Sang Hun controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBean can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joon Sang Hun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sang Hun 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joon Sang Hun!
A victorious Joon Sang Hun thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.