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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ilari Rahamies (ranked 330 p4p, 448 weight class) and Otto McBean (ranked 28 p4p, 39 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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26 - 15 - 1 |
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24 - 16 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
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 26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ilari Rahamies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Otto McBean!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahamies lands a nice shot that snaps McBean's head back.
McBean connects with a body shot that sends Rahamies's belly button to the back.
McBean drops his hands momentarily and Rahamies takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McBean is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rahamies is looking to chop away at McBean's legs.
Rahamies lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rahamies lands a head shot.
McBean thuds a left hand into Rahamies's body.
Rahamies is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rahamies takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rahamies keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McBean.
Rahamies thumps McBean with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McBean stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rahamies.
Rahamies misses the jab.
Rahamies is looking to score with low kicks.
Rahamies swings widly with a right hand
so McBean counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McBean wants to pass the guard but Rahamies is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBean stops Rahamies from standing up.
Rahamies is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at FF Forever that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
McBean slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McBean wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rahamies, who protects the arm well.
Rahamies is looking to get back to his feet here but McBean is keeping cool and he's managed to take Rahamies's back.
McBean is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Rahamies with him. Rahamies is trying to defend but McBean has an arm under the chin now! Rahamies grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Otto McBean!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Otto McBean made sure he mentioned Bondi MMA 🏝️, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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