PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jon Rambo (ranked 3018 p4p, 23392 weight class) and Giacomo Bandolero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bandolero has chosen Bandolero as his entrance music. Jon Rambo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Giacomo Bandolero's chin.

Rambo
vs
Bandolero

180 cm
35
145
16 - 29 - 0

166 cm
25
138
5 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 16 - 29 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Rambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giacomo Bandolero!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rambo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bandolero's corner calls for a 1-2. Bandolero obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Rambo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bandolero wants to get back to his feet.
Bandolero trying to hold on to Rambo's head to control him but Rambo postures up.
Still in half guard, Rambo seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandolero tries to kick Rambo off but Rambo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Rambo is working for a kimura but Bandolero is defending it quite comfortably.
Rambo is controlling the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandolero tries to kick Rambo off but Rambo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rambo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rambo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A head kick misses from Bandolero.
Rambo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bandolero throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rambo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandolero.
Giacomo Bandolero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandolero misses with a straight left.
Bandolero cracks Rambo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bandolero lands a nice hook to Rambo's body. Rambo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bandolero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rambo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bandolero is out of range.
Rambo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bandolero.
Bandolero looks to land a left hand but Rambo moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandolero stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bandolero swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Rambo moves into the clinch.
Rambo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bandolero is trying to force a seperation but Rambo has the dominant position.
Bandolero is looking to break free of the clinch but Rambo has double underhooks.
Bandolero lands a shoulder strike.
Bandolero wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo tries to pull guard but Bandolero holds him up against the cage and eventually Rambo drops back down to his feet.

Bandolero has picked Rambo up - he's going for a ride! Bandolero dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rambo has his hands clasped together around Bandolero's back. He's all about the action.
Bandolero looks to land a strike but Rambo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rambo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bandolero is working Rambo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bandolero wants to pass the guard but Rambo is keeping the position.
Bandolero with a nice head shot there.
Rambo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bandolero throwing strikes but missing.
Bandolero trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandolero content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bandolero cracks Rambo with a solid left hand.
Rambo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rambo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bandolero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rambo is keeping the position for now.

Rambo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bandolero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bandolero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Bandolero from controlling successfully.
Rambo trying to keep a closed guard but Bandolero is proving a slippery customer.
Bandolero distracts Rambo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giacomo Bandolero dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Rambo tries to clinch but Bandolero is having none of it.
Bandolero tests Rambo's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Bandolero shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bandolero showed some decent athleticism there.
Bandolero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rambo defending well though.

Bandolero is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rambo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rambo is pressing down on Bandolero's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo pulls Bandolero in close to his closed guard and prevents Bandolero from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bandolero lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bandolero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandolero wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
Bandolero throwing strikes from guard but Rambo blocks nicely.
Bandolero cracks Rambo with a solid left hand.
Bandolero throwing strikes but missing.
Rambo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Bandolero drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rambo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bandolero has Rambo in his guard.

Bandolero is looking to stand up but Rambo isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandolero working a defensive guard here.
Rambo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bandolero manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Bandolero slips nicely into half guard.
Bandolero not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bandolero misses with a head shot. Rambo uses the momentum to regain guard.

Rambo working for a triangle but Bandolero defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandolero is looking to work some ground and pound but Rambo has wrist control.
Bandolero with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rambo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bandolero is looking to work some ground and pound but Rambo has wrist control.
Rambo pulls Bandolero in close to prevent any damage.
Giacomo Bandolero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bandolero cracks Rambo with a solid left hand.
Rambo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bandolero stays in close to Rambo's body and controls the position.
Rambo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bandolero is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bandolero lands a couple of elbows.

Bandolero drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rambo dives on top into guard.

Bandolero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Rambo gets to his feet. Bandolero looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bandolero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bandolero uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bandolero jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandolero connects with a right hand. Rambo shakes it off.
Rambo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bandolero swivels and escapes.
Bandolero uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rambo drops his hands momentarily and Bandolero takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Rambo is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giacomo Bandolero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Bandolero lands with an uppercut that bounces Rambo off the cage and back into range.
Oh Rambo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bandolero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rambo seems to have got his legs back now.
Rambo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rambo slips a jab from Bandolero.
It looked like Rambo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bandolero cracks Rambo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rambo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bandolero.
Bandolero might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bandolero, as that shot connected.
Bandolero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rambo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Bandolero tries to get set, Rambo tries to push him back and clinch up but Bandolero manages to avoid the attempt.
Bandolero misses with a straight left.
Nice sprawl there from Bandolero as Rambo shoots in.

Rambo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Bandolero has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rambo is on him like a limpet, forcing Bandolero back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rambo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bandolero backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice left hand lands by Bandolero.
A frustrated look appears on Rambo's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Bandolero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rambo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bandolero cracks Rambo with an open hand slap.
Bandolero throws a good cross that connects.
Bandolero misses with a series of wild punches.

Rambo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Bandolero has his feet on Rambo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bandolero misses with a lunging right hand
and Rambo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rambo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rambo there as he acknowledges the shot.

Bandolero looking to score a takedown here. Rambo is defending well but Bandolero drives through and ends up in Rambo's guard.

Rambo has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bandolero has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bandolero breaks from the clinch.

Rambo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rambo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bandolero smiles and moves away.
Bandolero works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Rambo looking to score a takedown here. Bandolero is defending well but Rambo drives through and ends up in Bandolero's guard.

Bandolero pushes Rambo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bandolero scores with a jab to the body.
Rambo shoots for a takedown but Bandolero saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Rambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bandolero gets caught napping as Rambo dives in and scores a takedown. Bandolero manages to retain guard.
Bandolero is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandolero wants to stand up but Rambo is controlling him.
Jon Rambo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Rambo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rambo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rambo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bandolero lands a glancing blow to the side of Rambo's head.
Bandolero lands with a right hand.

Rambo gets a double leg takedown into Bandolero's guard.

Bandolero wriggles free and stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rambo fails in his attempt to clinch.

Bandolero shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Bandolero there.
Rambo trying to control from the bottom.
Bandolero prevents Rambo from improving his position.
Giacomo Bandolero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bandolero is keen to just control but Rambo is a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giacomo Bandolero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bandolero winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giacomo Bandolero!
An out of breath Giacomo Bandolero thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.