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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ivor Ivanovic (ranked 238 p4p, 267 weight class) and Otto McBean (ranked 15 p4p, 19 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.
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145
19 - 4 - 0 |
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135
18 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Red Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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 19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivor Ivanovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Otto McBean!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McBean.
McBean with the counter takedown but Ivanovic avoids it easily.
McBean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ivanovic.
McBean moves forwards but Ivanovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ivanovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ivanovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped McBean in his tracks.
McBean misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBean throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ivanovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ivanovic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McBean connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ivanovic scrambles back to his feet.
A left lands for Ivanovic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Otto McBean has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McBean.
McBean has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McBean is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ivanovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from McBean. Ivanovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ivanovic with a jab.
McBean connects with a jab.
McBean misses with an uppercut.
Ivanovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McBean.
Ivanovic with a nice cross.
McBean misses with a wild body shot.
McBean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivanovic moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBean throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ivanovic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ivanovic.
Ivanovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McBean lands a body shot.
McBean is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ivanovic rather than just go for the knockout.
Ivanovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McBean.
McBean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McBean fails with an attempt to clinch.
It appears Ivanovic was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nice cross by Ivanovic.
McBean drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ivanovic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ivanovic misses with an uppercut
and McBean counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ivanovic!
Ivanovic tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic is trying desperately to improve position.
McBean throws a wild left hand from mount and Ivanovic manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
McBean has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McBean works his way into full mount!
McBean wants to control the pace but Ivanovic is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic is looking to get to half guard.
McBean thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
McBean controlling the pace for now.
Ivanovic blocking the ground and pound.
McBean thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ivor Ivanovic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Otto McBean's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ivanovic slips under a jab.
Ivanovic staying out of range there.
Ivanovic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McBean throws a hook but Ivanovic blocks it.
McBean misses with a lunging right hand
and Ivanovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McBean with a hook.
McBean misses with a takedown attempt - Ivanovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McBean scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBean lands with an overhand left.
Ivanovic throws a lazy right hand but McBean sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McBean tries to clinch but Ivanovic moves away
and Ivanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It appears Ivanovic was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ivanovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McBean throws a body shot but no joy.
Ivanovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McBean misses the body punch
and Ivanovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McBean tries to clinch but Ivanovic is having none of it.
Ivanovic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ivor Ivanovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ivanovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ivanovic wants it to stay on the feet.
Ivanovic tries to work over McBean's front leg with a kick but McBean checks it.
A little jabbing left from McBean on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McBean blocks a jab.
Ivanovic scores with a head kick. McBean tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ivanovic misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBean moves out of range of the body kick from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McBean shoots in for a takedown but Ivanovic shows good takedown defense.
Ivor Ivanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otto McBean.
McBean misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ivanovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Ivanovic lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanovic lands a jab to McBean's midsection.
McBean closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ivanovic wants to get back to his feet but McBean is dominant here and he's now got Ivanovic's back!
Ivanovic showing good submission defense here.
McBean keeps control of the position as Ivanovic tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
McBean is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ivanovic sees it coming and defends easily.
McBean is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McBean prevents Ivanovic from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McBean is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ivanovic moves into full guard.
McBean trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivor Ivanovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Otto McBean's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The fight stays on the outside here - McBean looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ivanovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McBean takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ivanovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ivanovic is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McBean misses with a shot to the body
and Ivanovic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McBean drops his hands momentarily and Ivanovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBean misses with a jab to the body
and McBean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McBean walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ivanovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McBean counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovic dodges the punch combination from McBean.
Ivanovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big right from Ivanovic misses.
McBean throws out a counter right but Ivanovic avoids it with no problem.
McBean dives in for a single leg takedown but Ivanovic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McBean misses with an uppercut. Ivanovic saw that one coming.
McBean misses with a wild body shot.
Ivanovic throws a wild body kick that McBean sees coming a mile off.
Ivanovic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McBean thows a left - swing and a miss!
McBean closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ivanovic counters with a left to the body.
Otto McBean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McBean sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McBean dives in and grabs Ivanovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ivanovic pushes down on McBean's head and hops out.
Ivanovic jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ivanovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ivanovic misses with a hook. McBean ducked under it nicely.
McBean tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McBean takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice straight punches there by Ivanovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ivanovic.
Ivanovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ivanovic swings for the body but McBean moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Ivanovic tenderised McBean's leg. McBean is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ivanovic misses with a kick to the body.
A big right from Ivanovic misses.
Ivanovic throws a low kick but McBean moves out of range easily.
It seemed like McBean was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McBean throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ivanovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Ivanovic lands a head kick. McBean smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ivanovic throws a jab but it's blocked by McBean.
McBean misses with a jab to the body
and Ivanovic counters with a straight right hand.
McBean lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ivanovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBean throws a looping overhand right but Ivanovic ducks down to avoid it.
Ivanovic quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ivanovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McBean takes a swing at Ivanovic's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McBean looks to land a left hand but Ivanovic moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Ivanovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McBean walks into a jab.
Ivanovic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McBean tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ivanovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McBean at a distance.
Ivor Ivanovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ivanovic scores with a hook to the body. McBean takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McBean throws the left hand but Ivanovic avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Ivanovic misses the target.
Nice shot by Ivanovic.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivor Ivanovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ivanovic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivor Ivanovic!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivor Ivanovic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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