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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Bandolero misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Bebok dives in and scores a takedown into Bandolero's guard.
Bandolero pulls Bebok in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bebok tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandolero is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bebok trying to control but Bandolero is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bebok is sitting in close to Bandolero's body. Bandolero has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bebok is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bebok is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bandolero.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Giacomo Bandolero!
Giacomo Bandolero seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SMASH: Sitsongrit vs McGee
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Bandolero throws a series of punches but O Rally avoids them all with ease.
O Rally connects with a looping right hand.
Bandolero falls off balance throwing a combination
and O Rally counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
O Rally darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
O Rally is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
O Rally tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bandolero knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rally slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
O Rally looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Bandolero tries to get to full guard but O Rally has control of the leg.
O Rally content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
O Rally will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
O Rally trying to mount his opponent but Bandolero defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
O Rally is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bandolero sees it coming and defends easily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bandolero slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bandolero is trying to control the position but O Rally postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Bandolero shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as O Rally sprawls well. O Rally wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bandolero gets slowly back to his feet.
Bandolero doesn't manage to clinch there - O Rally circles away.
Bandolero stuffs the takedown attempt from O Rally. O Rally gets slowly back to his feet.
O Rally lands a jab.
O Rally dodges the punch combination from Bandolero.
It looked like O Rally was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bandolero.
O Rally is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
O Rally scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
O Rally lands with an uppercut that bounces Bandolero off the cage and back into range.
O Rally fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Bandolero closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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!
O Rally tries to get to full guard but Bandolero has control of the leg. #T4#
O Rally blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bandolero. #SUB#
O Rally is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandolero pulls his head out easily.
Bandolero works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bandolero with a couple of short strikes.
Bandolero looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
O Rally suckers Bandolero into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! O Rally is now in Bandolero's guard!
Our spies down at at Deathsquad inform us that Bandolero has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
O Rally trying to control but Bandolero is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean O Rally dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
O Rally looks to land a right hand but Bandolero moved out of range.
Bandolero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
O Rally lands a jab to the head.
O Rally is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bandolero can do to turn this around?
No joy there for Bandolero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O Rally circles away from the clinch attempt.
O Rally stuffs the takedown attempt from Bandolero. Bandolero gets slowly back to his feet.
O Rally is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bandolero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bandolero on the wrong end of a nice jab.
O Rally displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bandolero.
Bandolero shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandolero takes a shot to the body in his stride.
O Rally is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bandolero.
O Rally leaves Bandolero with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
O Rally was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sean O Rally has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giacomo Bandolero.
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!
O Rally keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
O Rally throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sean O Rally is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Bandolero drives through with a takedown into O Rally's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bandolero wants to control from the top but O Rally keeps moving.
O Rally keeping full guard, as Bandolero tries to pass.
Bandolero with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bandolero wants to control from the top but O Rally keeps moving.
Bandolero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bandolero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandolero wants to control from the top but O Rally keeps moving. #T2#
Bandolero is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
O Rally controls Bandolero momentarily but Bandolero frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
It looks like O Rally has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bandolero tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but O Rally swivels and escapes.
Bandolero misses with a wild combination.
O Rally stuffs the takedown attempt from Bandolero. Bandolero gets slowly back to his feet.
Bandolero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Rally lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
O Rally misses with a straight left.
Bandolero throws a counter combo.
O Rally will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bandolero. #T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bandolero is defended easily by O Rally.
It looked like O Rally wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from O Rally misses.
Bandolero tries for a takedown but O Rally sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
O Rally scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bandolero is looking to clinch but O Rally is avoiding it.
O Rally is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
O Rally fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bandolero on the side of the head.
O Rally scores with a punch to the head.
Bandolero darts in looking for a takedown but O Rally gets double underhooks and turns Bandolero into the cage.
O Rally slips a jab from Bandolero.
O Rally scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A combination from Bandolero does no damage.
Bandolero fails with a takedown attempt.
Bandolero closes the distance and clinches up with O Rally, looking for a takedown. Bandolero pushes O Rally against the cage but O Rally circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
O Rally is looking to counter punch.#T4#
O Rally lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bandolero backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandolero tries to clinch but O Rally moves out of range.
O Rally clobbers Bandolero with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
O Rally rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bandolero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Rally throws a hook but Bandolero blocks it.
Bandolero slips a jab from O Rally.
Some wild striking there from Bandolero.
O Rally was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
O Rally misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
O Rally scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bandolero misses with the combination.
#TD2#
Bandolero shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. O Rally manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean O Rally dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
O Rally throws an overhand right that lands on Bandolero's shoulder, as Bandolero tries to avoid the shot.
Bandolero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Rally pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bandolero back to the cage. O Rally follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bandolero moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice shot by O Rally.
Bandolero lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bandolero wants to clinch.
O Rally will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
O Rally throws a jab when Bandolero was well out of range.
O Rally thuds a left hand into Bandolero's body.
Danga de danga de dang - Bandolero scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandolero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Bandolero closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. O Rally did well to prevent Bandolero getting side control.#T1#
O Rally is positioning himself well to prevent Bandolero advancing to mount.
Bandolero thows a huge punch but O Rally dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Bandolero is looking for a kimura but O Rally is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bandolero to get the leverage.
O Rally regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bandolero not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
O Rally escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bandolero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
O Rally looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bandolero has picked O Rally up and slammed him! O Rally can't keep hold of the triangle and Bandolero manages to pass to side control!#T2#
O Rally wants to control but Bandolero postures up.
Bandolero landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bandolero is looking to take a break and control but O Rally is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bandolero working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
O Rally manages to get back to half guard.
O Rally trying to control here.
#T3#
O Rally is controlling Bandolero's trapped leg to prevent Bandolero from advancing to side control.
Bandolero passes into side control, despite O Rally's attempt to control the position.
Bandolero lands a few punches from side control.
O Rally tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Bandolero is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but O Rally is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bandolero is looking to take a break and control but O Rally is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
O Rally really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
O Rally is trying to improve his position.
Sean O Rally is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Bandolero wants to control but O Rally is keeping him busy.
Bandolero scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Bandolero tries for a kimura but O Rally is defending well.
Giacomo Bandolero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Rally is looking to regain half guard here but Bandolero keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandolero lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giacomo Bandolero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think O Rally has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean O Rally! |
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Event:
SMASH: Jones vs Silver
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Bandolero takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Giacomo Bandolero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandolero shoots in looking for a takedown but Ro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bandolero's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bandolero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bandolero swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Ro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ro is taking a breather. Bandolero says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Bandolero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ro controlling the action here.
Ro passes into side control, despite Bandolero's attempt to control the position.
Ro creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
You can see the frustration on Bandolero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bandolero misses with an elbow from the bottom.#T1#
Bandolero is trying to improve his position.
Ro controlling the position.
Bandolero takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ro lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bandolero is looking for a sweep.
Ro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bandolero is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Ro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bandolero is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Ro lands some shots froms side control.
Bandolero is trying to control Ro's posture but Ro avoids it.
Bandolero seems a little lost for a moment, as Ro dominates the positioning.
Ro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bandolero is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ro is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Bandolero trying to get back to full guard but Ro takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Bandolero sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Still in half guard, Ro seems content to control.
Bandolero wants to improve his position but Ro is controlling well.
Ro is taking a breather. Bandolero says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bandolero is looking to control Ro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandolero avoid being mounted?
Ro lands with a punch from half guard.
Bandolero tries to roll over but Ro keeps him under control.#T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ro connects with a nice short shot to Bandolero's temple.
Ro working the head and body with strikes.
Ro not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Bandolero looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bandolero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bandolero actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bandolero has managed to free his arm - good work.
Still in half guard, Ro seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Putte Ro dominated that round.
That's time! Ro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ro looks to land a right hand but Bandolero moved out of range.
Good shot there by Ro.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandolero. Ro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bandolero fails to land with a series of punches.
Ro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ro darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD2#
Bandolero closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ro quickly recovers to half guard.
Ro is positioning himself well to prevent Bandolero advancing to mount.
Ro wants to control but Bandolero is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bandolero is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ro is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Ro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bandolero. #SUB2#
Ro is defending against the submission attempts here by Bandolero.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bandolero distracts Ro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Bandolero lying in Ro's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Ro decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Bandolero taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Putte Ro! |
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Event:
WVT 222: Steve v Simone
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Kangas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bandolero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kangas.
Bandolero shoots in and drives through. Kangas sprawls well.
Bandolero stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kangas.
Bandolero looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kangas is fending him off so far but Bandolero persists. Nope, Kangas circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kangas. Bandolero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bandolero drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kangas defends it well.
Kangas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bandolero's head backwards.
Bandolero misses with a double jab
and Kangas counters with an outside leg kick.
Bandolero moves out of range of the body kick from Kangas.
Bandolero goes for a double leg but Kangas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kangas continues to drive forward.
Tapani Kangas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giacomo Bandolero.
Bandolero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A lazy left from Kangas finds it's target.
Kangas lands a head shot.
Kangas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kangas throws a lazy right hand but Bandolero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Bandolero shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bandolero lands a couple of elbows.
Bandolero wants to control from the top but Kangas keeps moving. #T1#
Kangas has Bandolero pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Bandolero drops back looking for a leg! Kangas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kangas manages to kick Bandolero off! Bandolero jumps back into Kangas's guard.
Kangas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bandolero trying to control but Kangas is working from the bottom.
Bandolero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kangas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bandolero.
Bandolero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kangas works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kangas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bandolero lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Bandolero drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kangas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bandolero has Kangas in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Bandolero working for a triangle but Kangas defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Bandolero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kangas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kangas content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Kangas won't allow Bandolero to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Bandolero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kangas is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Bandolero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kangas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kangas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Bandolero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kangas is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Bandolero isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kangas stacks Bandolero on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kangas!
Bandolero tries to bench press Kangas off him but Kangas keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Bandolero manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Bandolero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bandolero tries to roll over but Kangas keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Bandolero has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Kangas. Oh but Bandolero has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Kangas goes limp - he's gone! Bandolero jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Giacomo Bandolero!
Giacomo Bandolero decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WVT 215: Ihantala v Fleshou
Date: Jan 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Bandolero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Bandolero gets a takedown into half guard.
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.#SUB#
Bandolero looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bandolero wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bandolero is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bandolero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1##SUB#
Bandolero looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bandolero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bandolero thows a huge punch but King dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bandolero is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Bandolero eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Bandolero is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2##SUB#
Bandolero is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well.
Bandolero winds up and cracks King with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Bandolero is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well.
#SUB#
Bandolero is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Bandolero with the ground and pound but King uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB#
Bandolero drops back looking for a leg! King is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and King manages to kick Bandolero off! Bandolero jumps back into King's guard.
Bandolero passes King's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Bandolero is looking for a kimura here.
King really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bandolero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bandolero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bandolero working the head and body with strikes.
King avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bandolero.
Bandolero uses his free foot to push down on King's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for King.
Bandolero trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bandolero throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandolero lands a big elbow. #SUB#
Bandolero jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but King manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Bandolero looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giacomo Bandolero dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jab, jab by Bandolero - just one landing.
Bandolero lands a slapping body shot.
King looks for the body kick but Bandolero saw that one coming.
Bandolero appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bandolero misses with a two punch combination.
Bandolero is looking to clinch.
King looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot by King.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bandolero throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
King lands with an uppercut that bounces Bandolero off the cage and back into range.
Bandolero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?#TD#
Bandolero shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches King napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Bandolero tries for a kimura but King is defending well. #SUB#
Bandolero swings around for an armbar but King sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bandolero's guard.#SU2#
King stands up and waves to Bandolero to follow him. #T1#
Bandolero tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King is looking for the big counter here.
Bandolero ducks right into an uppercut from King.
Bandolero swinging wildly here.
King is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bandolero with a body shot.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King swings for the body but Bandolero moves out of range.
Bandolero is looking to counter the offense by King and move into the clinch.
King lands a jab to Bandolero's midsection.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bandolero throws a combination. King tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Bandolero looking to score a takedown here. King is defending well but Bandolero drives through and ends up in King's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandolero content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bandolero throws a big right hand that misses.
Bandolero wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Bandolero passes into half guard. #T2#
Bandolero wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working. #SUB#
Bandolero is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Bandolero eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Bandolero is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bandolero has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
King is defending against the submission attempts here by Bandolero.
#SU#
Bandolero decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T3##TD#
Bandolero drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Bandolero is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bandolero throwing strikes but missing.
King keeping moving, preventing Bandolero from controlling successfully.
Bandolero engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bandolero throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Bandolero sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed King's guard. #SUB#
Bandolero is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Bandolero eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Bandolero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
King wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giacomo Bandolero dominated that second round.
That's time! Bandolero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Bandolero cracks King with a good jab.
Bandolero shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has King pinned against the cage. King gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
King fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bandolero on the side of the head.
King getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bandolero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandolero moves away.#TD#
Bandolero decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Bandolero is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well.
#SUB#
Bandolero is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.
Bandolero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Bandolero working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bandolero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed King's head.
Bandolero throwing shots but King is blocking nicely.
King is trying to stand back up but Bandolero is controlling him
Bandolero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Bandolero seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Bandolero looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bandolero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
King on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Bandolero is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Bandolero seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.
Nice strikes from Bandolero there.
King keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
King is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Bandolero is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Bandolero eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB#
Bandolero looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dwayne King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bandolero throwing shots but King is blocking nicely. #SUB#
King is defending against the submission attempts here by Bandolero.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Bandolero seems to be looking for submissions.
Bandolero not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Bandolero is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and King defends it well.
Bandolero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Giacomo Bandolero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Bandolero seems content to control.
Bandolero has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giacomo Bandolero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bandolero, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giacomo Bandolero!
A relieved looking Giacomo Bandolero thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WVT 208: Matikainen v Jiang
Date: Jan 10, 2024 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bandolero.#TD2#
Filerup closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bandolero is looking for a sweep. Filerup is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Filerup not doing much here.
Bandolero wants to control but Filerup is keeping busy.
Bandolero tries to get to full guard but Filerup has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandolero is working hard here to advance position.
Filerup controlling the pace. #T1##SUB#
Bandolero actively working from the bottom here.
Bandolero strikes from the bottom but Filerup passes into mount!
Bandolero regains half guard.#SUB2#
Filerup is working for a submission of some sort.
Bandolero wants to improve his position but Filerup is controlling well.
Bandolero keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Bandolero with the active half guard here but Filerup passes nicely into side control.#T2#
Bandolero manages to work his way to half guard, despite Filerup's best efforts.
Filerup throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SU2#
Filerup stands up from half guard.
Sloppy strikes from Bandolero. Those never looked like landing.
Filerup is looking for the big counter here.
Bandolero misses with the combination.
Filerup fails with the takedown.
Giacomo Bandolero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandolero scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Filerup fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Filerup fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bandolero to the ground. Filerup is now in Bandolero's guard.
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!
Filerup throws a big elbow that misses.
Bandolero can't keep his opponent in guard - Filerup advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Filerup controlling the pace.
Filerup trying to pass the guard but Bandolero defending well.
Bandolero tries to roll over but Filerup keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Bandolero actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandolero keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bandolero moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Bandolero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Filerup is looking to work some ground and pound but Bandolero has wrist control.
Filerup's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Filerup is looking to work some ground and pound but Bandolero has wrist control.#SUB#
Bandolero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Filerup avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Filerup must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Filerup passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Filerup wants to take a breather but Bandolero manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Filerup.
Filerup controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Immagunna Filerup will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bandolero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Bandolero backs off Filerup throws a huge counter combo but Bandolero manages to avoid it all.
Bandolero throws a looping overhand right but Filerup ducks down to avoid it.
Filerup steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bandolero.
Filerup shoots in looking for a takedown. Bandolero tries to sprawl out of it but Filerup keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bandolero manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Filerup tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Filerup fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bandolero shoots in for a takedown but Filerup shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bandolero fails to land with a series of punches.
A cross from Bandolero lands.
Bandolero moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Filerup avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bandolero sets himself, and Filerup steps forward looking for the clinch! Bandolero avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandolero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Bandolero. That snapped Filerup's head back.
Giacomo Bandolero is winning the standup battle so far.
Filerup avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Bandolero connects with a looping right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Bandolero. No joy for Filerup on that attempt.
Giacomo Bandolero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Immagunna Filerup.
Filerup is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Filerup looks to land a body kick but Bandolero moved away.
Bandolero is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Filerup.
Filerup shoots in looking for a takedown but Bandolero manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Filerup's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Filerup defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bandolero.
Bandolero avoids the body shot from Filerup.
No luck for Filerup with that takedown attempt.
Bandolero lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A punch combination from Bandolero misses.
Filerup takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bandolero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filerup can do to turn this around?
Bandolero keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T2#
Filerup misses with the combination.
Bandolero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Filerup circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filerup closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bandolero circles away.
Bandolero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bandolero tries to clinch up.
Bandolero has his takedown stuffed
and Filerup counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Giacomo Bandolero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Filerup misses with a double jab.
Filerup goes for a double leg but Bandolero avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bandolero continues to drive forward.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Filerup is defended easily by Bandolero.
Bandolero half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bandolero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Bandolero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
Bandolero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bandolero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Filerup.
Filerup tries to clinch but Bandolero moves out of range.
Bandolero throws a one two combo.
Filerup wants to clinch.
Bandolero throws a one two combo.
No luck for Filerup with that takedown attempt.
Filerup fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bandolero is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Filerup.#T4#
Bandolero stalks Filerup and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Filerup's face. Filerup staggers backwards, shaken.
Filerup throws a sloppy head kick and Bandolero moves out of range easily.
Filerup defending well as Bandolero loads up on a big left hand.
Bandolero shoots for a takedown but Filerup saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandolero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Filerup shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bandolero as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Bandolero tries to keep at a distance but Filerup has taken the fight into the clinch.
Filerup has Bandolero pressed against the cage, preventing Bandolero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bandolero is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Filerup gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Bandolero successfully pulls guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giacomo Bandolero dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Filerup avoids a kick to the body.
Bandolero misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Bandolero has taken the fight to the clinch.
Filerup drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Filerup fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Filerup takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filerup drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bandolero gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Giacomo Bandolero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Immagunna Filerup.
Filerup goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bandolero prevents it.
#T1#
Filerup jumps guard but Bandolero stands there with Filerup around his waist. Filerup gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Filerup has picked Bandolero up - he's going for a ride! Filerup dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bandolero has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Filerup is on him like a limpet, forcing Bandolero back against the cage.
Filerup is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bandolero pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Filerup changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bandolero fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T2#
Bandolero looks for a takedown but Filerup sprawls well.
A punch combination from Bandolero misses.
Bandolero dives in for a single leg takedown but Filerup sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Filerup prevents a takedown attempt there.
Filerup has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bandolero is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Filerup manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandolero tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Filerup misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Filerup.
Filerup looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bandolero is fending him off so far but Filerup persists. Nope, Bandolero circles away and we're back to standing.
Filerup takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Filerup scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bandolero defending against the ground and pound.
Bandolero sneaks back into half guard.
Bandolero trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Filerup is looking for a kimura but Bandolero is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Filerup to get the leverage. #SUB#
Bandolero looking for submissions off his back.
Bandolero works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4##SUB#
Bandolero is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Filerup defends well.
Filerup seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Bandolero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Filerup can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Bandolero working for submissions but it's allowed Filerup to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Filerup performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Giacomo Bandolero.
I think Bandolero has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giacomo Bandolero!
A very excited looking Giacomo Bandolero made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 184
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Zemin gets a clinch.
A short right from Zemin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zemin.
A frustrated look appears on Bandolero's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bandolero wants to get back to striking at distance but Zemin won't allow it.
Bandolero drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zemin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zemin lands a glancing blow to the side of Bandolero's head.
Zemin misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Zemin moves into the clinch.
Bandolero wants to break free but Zemin has control.
Zemin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bandolero is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zemin to keep the fight standing.
Bandolero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zemin.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
Zemin gets underhooks to prevent Bandolero's takedown attempt.
Unang Zemin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giacomo Bandolero.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee calls for Zemin to work.
Bandolero misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Zemin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zemin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zemin slowing the pace effectively.
A frustrated look appears on Bandolero's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zemin lands a shoulder strike.
Bandolero is trying to force a seperation but Zemin has the dominant position.
Bandolero can't break the clinch.
Zemin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bandolero's efforts to push away.
Bandolero throws a punch but it's blocked by Zemin.
Bandolero takes a shot to the head.
Bandolero wants to break free but Zemin has control.
Bandolero can't break the clinch.
Zemin lands with a right to the head.
Bandolero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zemin has him pressed against the cage.
Zemin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zemin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bandolero.
Bandolero working hard to break the clinch.
Bandolero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zemin has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bandolero's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zemin.
Bandolero is trying to break the clinch but Zemin is controlling him.
Zemin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bandolero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zemin controlling the action here for a moment.
Bandolero has had enough of the clinch but Zemin keeps him there for the moment.
Zemin pushes Bandolero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zemin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bandolero wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zemin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
Bandolero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zemin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bandolero counters with a one-two to the body.
Zemin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zemin tries to clinch up.#T3#
Zemin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bandolero is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Zemin instigates a clinch.
Bandolero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bandolero is trying to break the clinch but Zemin has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bandolero throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemin.
Zemin gets underhooks to prevent Bandolero's takedown attempt.
Zemin looking to throw knees to the head but Bandolero is blocking nicely.
Zemin working aggressively here.
Zemin prevents Bandolero from breaking the clinch.
Zemin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zemin has Bandolero pressed against the cage, preventing Bandolero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've been informed that Bandolero has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zemin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bandolero wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zemin prevents Bandolero from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Bandolero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zemin backwards.
Zemin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zemin misses with the head strike.
Zemin lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
Bandolero tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zemin smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Zemin clinches up with Bandolero and pushes him back against the cage.
Zemin takes a shot to the head.
Zemin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bandolero working aggressively here.
Zemin lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#Bandolero is rocked!
Zemin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bandolero is still on wobbly legs! Can Zemin finish him?
Zemin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Bandolero's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zemin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bandolero blocking some punches.
Bandolero misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Unang Zemin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Zemin throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Bandolero is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Unang Zemin! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2023 |
#R1#
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. #TD#
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. #SUB#
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.#T1#
Bandolero tries to kick Rambo off but Rambo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
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. #T2#
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
#CL#
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.#T3#
Rambo tries to pull guard but Bandolero holds him up against the cage and eventually Rambo drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
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. #T4#
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. #SUB#
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!#R2#
Rambo tries to clinch but Bandolero is having none of it.
Bandolero tests Rambo's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T1#
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. #SUB2#
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.#REVR#
Bandolero is looking to stand up but Rambo isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
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! #REVB#
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. #SUB#
Rambo working for a triangle but Bandolero defends it easily.
#T3#
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. #T4#
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.#SUB2#
Bandolero drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rambo dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Bandolero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU#
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. #ROC2#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!#R3#
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.#TD#
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. #T1#
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. #BC2#
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.
#TD#
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.#TD2#
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.#T2##BC2#
Bandolero breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
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.#TD#
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.#TD#
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.
#T3#
Bandolero wants to stand up but Rambo is controlling him.
Jon Rambo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU#
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. #TD#
Rambo gets a double leg takedown into Bandolero's guard.
Bandolero wriggles free and stands up. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rambo fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
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. |
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Event:
RISE 198
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Bloke misses with a wild body shot.
Bandolero misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bloke. Bandolero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bandolero changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bandolero looks to score with a jab to the body but Bloke is just out of range.
A nice leg kick from Bloke, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bandolero throws a right hand that Bloke ducks under and follows up with a left that Bloke also avoids with ease.
Bandolero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bloke.
Giacomo Bandolero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandolero misses with a two punch combination.
Bloke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandolero manages to avoid it.
Bloke takes a swing at Bandolero's ribcage but misses.
Bloke throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Bloke. Beautiful body shot.
Bandolero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bloke looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandolero is just out of range.
Bandolero with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bloke to score with a decent uppercut.
Bloke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bloke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bandolero throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bandolero.
Bloke tries to improve position but can't.
Bloke sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bandolero is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bloke sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Bandolero is looking for a kimura but Bloke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bandolero to get the leverage. #SUB#
Bloke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bloke actively working from the bottom here.
Bloke is staying active underneath Bandolero, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bloke actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bandolero is working for a kimura but Bloke is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Bloke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Bandolero is working for a submission of some sort.
Bandolero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bloke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bloke.
Bloke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bandolero trying to control but Bloke is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bandolero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bloke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bandolero has managed to get both his arms back between Bloke's legs - danger averted.
Bandolero wanted to stand there but Bloke had control of the position. #T3##SUB#
Bloke is looking for a triangle but Bandolero pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Bloke 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. #SUB#
Bloke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Bloke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bandolero is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bloke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Bloke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bandolero wants to pass the guard but Bloke is keeping the position.#SUB#
Bloke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bandolero defends it easily.#T4#
Bandolero slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Bandolero is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bloke has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Bandolero is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bloke knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bloke is trying to get back to half guard.
Bandolero working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bandolero goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bloke rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bandolero's guard! Nice work there by Bloke! #SUB#
Bloke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bloke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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 Chilli Bloke will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bloke throws a body punch but Bandolero moves out of range.
Bloke cracks Bandolero with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bloke lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD2#
Bandolero gets a double leg takedown into Bloke's guard.
Bandolero working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bloke's head.
Bandolero is looking to work some ground and pound but Bloke has wrist control.
Giacomo Bandolero has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Bloke is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bandolero throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bloke's body to avoid the submission. Bloke has instead reached around Bandolero's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bloke arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chilli Bloke! |
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Event:
RISE 192: Dustfinger v Nikolau
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Bloke lands with a shot to the body.
Bloke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bloke takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like Chilli Bloke has been cut.
Bandolero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bloke counters with a stiff right hand.
Bloke cracks Bandolero with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bandolero lands a nice looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Bandolero.
Bandolero tries to move into range but Bloke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Bloke gets caught flat footed, as Bandolero shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Bandolero has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bloke to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bandolero is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bloke pulls down on the head and he's put Bandolero to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chilli Bloke! |
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Event:
RISE 186
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Bandolero throws a predictable looking body shot
and PĂ©rez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
PĂ©rez misses with a straight left.
Bandolero tries to bum rush PĂ©rez with a series of wild strikes but PĂ©rez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
PĂ©rez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
PĂ©rez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bandolero tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but PĂ©rez swivels and escapes.
PĂ©rez misses with a straight left.
Bandolero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but PĂ©rez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from PĂ©rez! But no joy.
Bandolero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around PĂ©rez's waist but PĂ©rez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bandolero off to one side.
PĂ©rez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
PĂ©rez throws a looping overhand right but Bandolero ducks down to avoid it.
PĂ©rez misses with a hook.#CL#
Bandolero moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
PĂ©rez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by PĂ©rez.
PĂ©rez lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
PĂ©rez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bandolero.
Bandolero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from PĂ©rez.
PĂ©rez throws a hook but Bandolero blocks it.#T1#
PĂ©rez misses with a body shot.
PĂ©rez looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandolero is just out of range.
Bandolero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bandolero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from PĂ©rez.
PĂ©rez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bandolero.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giacomo Bandolero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandolero dives in for a single leg takedown but PĂ©rez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
PĂ©rez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bandolero stalling the fight.
#BC2#
PĂ©rez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
PĂ©rez lunges at Bandolero with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bandolero's hand.
Bandolero moves in looking to clinch but PĂ©rez pushes him off.
PĂ©rez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bandolero tries to clinch up.
PĂ©rez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bandolero was well out of range. Poor timing from PĂ©rez.
Nice sprawl there from PĂ©rez as Bandolero shoots in.
Bandolero takes one to the side of the head.
PĂ©rez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
PĂ©rez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bandolero circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Bandolero throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
PĂ©rez scores with a three punch combo!
#ROC2#Bandolero is rocked!
Bandolero throws a leg kick but PĂ©rez checks it.
Oh Bandolero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
PĂ©rez swats away the attempt to clinch by Bandolero.
Bandolero tries to close the distance and clinch up but PĂ©rez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
PĂ©rez works the jab nicely.
and PĂ©rez counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Bandolero! He's just covering up as PĂ©rez starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ariel PĂ©rez!
A very excited looking Ariel PĂ©rez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
RISE 176
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Bloke lands a nice hook to Bandolero's body. Bandolero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bandolero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bloke's waist but Bloke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bandolero off to one side.
Bloke now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bloke falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Bandolero counters with a single leg into guard. Bloke didn't expect that. #SUB#
Bandolero thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Bloke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bandolero is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Bloke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bandolero defends it easily.
Bandolero makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bandolero might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Bandolero lying in Bloke's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Bloke decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Bandolero taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chilli Bloke! |
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Event:
RISE 164
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Bandolero moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bandolero fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice defenses there by Bandolero.
Bandolero shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Son sprawls well. Son wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bandolero gets slowly back to his feet.
Bandolero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Son.
Bandolero drops down looking for a counter takedown but Son sprawls and moves away.
Son throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bandolero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Son avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bandolero swings for the body but Son moves out of range.
Bandolero moves away from the strike by Son.
Bandolero went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Son misses with a looping left.
Bandolero misses with a double jab.
Bandolero slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bandolero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bandolero misses with a body shot.
Bandolero scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandolero takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A left and a right from Bandolero both land. Nice combination.
Son throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bandolero throws a body punch but Son moves out of range.
Bandolero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Son scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bandolero in his tracks.
Son is looking to slow Bandolero down with leg kicks. #T1#
Bandolero drops his hands momentarily and Son takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Son stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bandolero avoids the body shot from Son.
Bandolero digs a good hook to Son's body.
Son throws a solid leg kick but Bandolero takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Son.
Son throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bandolero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Son lands a jab.
Bandolero throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Son stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Son connects with an inside leg kick.
Bandolero misses with a double jab.
Wingers Son seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandolero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giacomo Bandolero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandolero dives in for a single leg takedown but Son sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Son working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandolero jumps guard but Son turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bandolero is trying to drag Son to the mat but Son just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Son.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Son. #T2#
Son scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bandolero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Son.
Son pushes Bandolero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Son.
Bandolero misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Son pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bandolero takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sloppy strikes from Bandolero. Those never looked like landing.
Bandolero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Son ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandolero moves away.
Bandolero is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Son.
Bandolero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Son.
Son cracks Bandolero with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Son has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Donk. Son catches Bandolero right on the button with a cross.
Son misses with a two punch combination.
Son has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Son lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bandolero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bandolero shoots in looking for a takedown. Son tries to sprawl out of it but Bandolero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Son manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bandolero looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Son circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3#
Son clobbers Bandolero with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Son fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandolero manages to avoid it.
Wingers Son is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Son throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Son connects with a right hand. Bandolero shakes it off.
Son misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandolero.
Bandolero changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bandolero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Son manages to avoid it.
Bandolero is looking to wear down Son with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Son pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bandolero shoots in for a takedown but Son shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bandolero misses with a wild combination.
Bandolero throws a right and a left that Son avoids nicely.
Bandolero tries to clinch up but Son circles away and keeps his distance.
Bandolero takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Son displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bandolero.
Bandolero misses with the combination.
Bandolero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bandolero shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Son as he jumps to the side.
Son connects with a high kick. #T4#
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!
Son throws out a powerful jab.
Bandolero scores with a jab to the body.
Son stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Son wants it to stay on the feet.
Son throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bandolero.
Bandolero shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Son pinned against the cage. Son gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bandolero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Son lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bandolero's sensitive parts.
Son missing with a left hand there. Bandolero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bandolero tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Son swivels and escapes.
Son stuffs the takedown.
Bandolero slips under a jab from Son.
Son sizes up Bandolero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Bandolero. Those never looked like landing.
Son swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Son.
Bandolero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bandolero throws a body punch but Son moves out of range.
Bandolero fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Son was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wingers Son dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bandolero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Giacomo Bandolero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bandolero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Son has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bandolero misses with a two punch combination.
Son misses the jab.
Son showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bandolero.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Son.
Wingers Son seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bandolero walks into a jab.
Bandolero takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bandolero.#TD#
Bandolero drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Son is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bandolero is controlling him. #T1#
Bandolero tries to free his leg and advance position but Son is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bandolero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Son.#TD#
Bandolero shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bandolero trying to control from half guard but Son is working away. #SUB#
Bandolero is looking for a kimura but Son is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bandolero to get the leverage.
Son tries to kick Bandolero off but Bandolero keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Son is not content to let Bandolero control the position.#T2#
Son wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Bandolero is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Son tries to kick Bandolero off but Bandolero keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Son is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Bandolero is looking for a kimura here.
Son is trying to stand up here but Bandolero is controlling him well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bandolero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bandolero moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Son lands with a hook. Bandolero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No luck for Bandolero with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giacomo Bandolero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Son throws a shot from downtown. Bandolero moves away and avoids it.
Bandolero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Son moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Son scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bandolero doesn't seem bothered though.
Bandolero shoots for a double leg takedown but Son sprawls well. He's pushed Bandolero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice cross by Son.
Son throws a series of punches but Bandolero moves out of range.
Son throws a leg kick but Bandolero sees it coming and moves out of range.
Son looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandolero is just out of range.
Bandolero drops down looking for a counter takedown but Son sprawls and moves away.
Son scores with a jab to the body.
Son ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bandolero misses with a body shot.
Bandolero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bandolero shoots in and drives through. Son sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Son lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Son connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bandolero moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Son.
#T4#
Son waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bandolero.
Bandolero shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Son defends it nicely.
Bandolero looks to land a combination but Son avoids it well.
Bandolero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Son circles away.
Bandolero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bandolero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Son.
That kick from Son tenderised Bandolero's leg. Bandolero is trying to keep his angry face on.
Son uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bandolero has time to react.
Bandolero shoots in but Son avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bandolero walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Bandolero shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Son is trying to defend but Bandolero finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bandolero throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Son to regain full guard.
Bandolero distracts Son 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.
Wingers Son 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!#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Son. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Son.
No luck for Bandolero with that takedown attempt.
Bandolero dives in for a single leg takedown but Son sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Son.#BC2#
Son's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bandolero has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bandolero there as he acknowledges the shot.
Son looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Son throws a nice inside leg kick.
Son throws a lazy right hand but Bandolero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bandolero shoots for a takedown but Son saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giacomo Bandolero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Son throws a leg kick which misses Bandolero's front leg but catches the back leg as Bandolero tries to avoid it. #TD#
Bandolero scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Bandolero seems to be looking for submissions.
Son avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bandolero.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Son is looking to escape.
Bandolero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bandolero stops Son from getting back to his feet.
#T1#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Bandolero is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Bandolero looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Bandolero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Son tries to kick Bandolero off but Bandolero keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bandolero fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Son avoids it really well and circles away.
Son lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bandolero is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bandolero shoots in looking for a takedown but Son manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bandolero's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bandolero shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Son with a jab.
Bandolero walks into a stiff left hand from Son.
Bandolero throws a series of punches but Son moves out of range.
Bandolero looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bandolero drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bandolero on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bandolero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Son lands a jab.#T3#
Jab from Son.
Son connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bandolero momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Son.
Bandolero doesn't manage to clinch there - Son circles away.
Son connects with a looping right hand.
Son looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Son avoids the body shot from Bandolero.
Son feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bandoleros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bandolero misses with a few strikes there.
Son doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Son sizes up Bandolero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bandolero takes one to the side of the head.
A combination from Bandolero does no damage.
Son connects with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Son fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bandolero has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Son bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bandolero thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Son misses.
A nice leg kick from Son, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Son does it's job there.#T4#
Bandolero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Son lands with a hook. Bandolero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Son throws a hook but Bandolero blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Bandolero.
Son sizes up Bandolero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Son thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Son finds it's target.
Son throws a body shot but no joy.
Bandolero misses with the combination.
Son was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Son catches Bandolero with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Giacomo Bandolero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Son uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bandolero.
Son connects with a single shot there.
Bandolero fails to land with a series of punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Son as he connects with a hook.
Wingers Son is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bandolero tries to bum rush Son with a series of wild strikes but Son uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bandolero drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wingers Son comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Son 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wingers Son! |
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Event:
RISE 160
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Bandolero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soto.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Soto has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bandolero throws a series of punches but Soto moves out of range.
Bandolero lands a jab to the nose.
Bandolero misses with a few strikes there.
Bandolero fails to land the takedown.
Bandolero works over Soto's head and body with a nice combination.
Soto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bandolero.
#CL2#
Soto moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Soto jumps into guard, dragging Bandolero to the mat.
Bandolero wants to pass the guard but Soto is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Soto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Bandolero is posturing up here but Soto has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bandolero tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bandolero has to tap! Slick submission there by Soto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafael Soto!
A very excited looking Rafael Soto made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TD19
Date: Mar 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Bandolero throws a shot to the body.
Gustus dives in and grabs Bandolero's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bandolero pushes down on Gustus's head and hops out.
No joy there for Bandolero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bandolero feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gustuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bandolero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandolero.
Gustus shoots in and drives through. Bandolero sprawls well.
Gustus darts in looking for a takedown but Bandolero gets double underhooks and turns Gustus into the cage.
Giacomo Bandolero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rantang Gustus.#TD2#
Gustus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bandolero manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gustus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Bandolero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gustus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Bandolero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gustus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gustus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gustus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gustus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gustus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
It looks like Gustus might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gustus trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandolero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustus pushing down on Bandolero's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gustus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bandolero has a hand on Gustus's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gustus takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gustus lands a couple of good shots and Bandolero has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bandolero trying to control the hands but Gustus breaks the grip.
Gustus is hanging on to Bandolero's back as he tries to escape.
Bandolero looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2##SUB2#
Gustus looking for the choke from the back.
I really don't envy Bandolero right now.
#SUB2#
Bandolero defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gustus's arms. #SUB2#
Gustus is looking for the choke from the back position but Bandolero is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Gustus tightening his grip on Bandolero, looking for the choke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is taking a good look at Bandolero as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Gustus!
Bandolero prevents Gustus from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Gustus looking for the RNC.
Bandolero wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Gustus is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bandolero defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Gustus working for a choke but Bandolero is defending well.
Bandolero tries to roll but Gustus sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Gustus is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Gustus has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Bandolero is in real trouble here. Gustus gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Bandolero is tapping out! Gustus wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rantang Gustus!
Rantang Gustus made sure to mention his sponsor, Northern Zombie in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TD 17
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Bandolero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bandolero takes a swing at Gillroyy's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Gillroyy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bandolero.
Gillroyy blocks a jab.
Bandolero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gillroyy moves away.#TD#
Bandolero gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Our spies down at at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS inform us that Bandolero has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Bandolero is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gillroyy defends well.
Gillroyy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gillroyy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gillroyy has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bandolero is looking to cinch up a triangle. Gillroyy throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bandolero's body to avoid the submission. Bandolero has instead reached around Gillroyy's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bandolero arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Giacomo Bandolero!
Our winner, Giacomo Bandolero, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TD 15
Date: Feb 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Fella throws a sloppy head kick and Bandolero moves out of range easily.
Bandolero dives in and grabs Fella's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fella pushes down on Bandolero's head and hops out.
Fella tests Bandolero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bandolero shoots for a takedown but Fella saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab from Fella misses.
Fella digs a good hook to Bandolero's body.
#TD#
Bandolero looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bandolero stopping the sweep attempt from Fella.
Fella has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fella tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bandolero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Bandolero trying to control the position from guard on top but Fella is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bandolero is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fella is pulling down on Bandolero's head. It's preventing any offense from Bandolero, at least for the moment.
Bandolero stands and throws Fella's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bandolero working away.
Fella gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fella is looking for a sweep. Bandolero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bandolero is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bandolero wants to control but Fella is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB#
Bandolero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Bandolero is looking for a kimura here.
Bandolero landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Bandolero has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Fella defend it? Bandolero steps over the head and cranks it - Fella is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bandolero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Giacomo Bandolero!
During a confident post fight interview, Giacomo Bandolero thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TD 11
Date: Dec 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Breaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Bandolero.#TD2#
Breaker gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Breaker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bandolero tries to roll over but Breaker keeps him under control.#SUB#
Bandolero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Breaker pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Bandolero looking for submissions off his back.
Breaker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Bandolero wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Breaker is trying to work for a kimura but Bandolero is defending well.
#SUB#
Bandolero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Breaker pulls his head out easily.
Bandolero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Breaker lands strikes from half guard.
Breaker prevents Bandolero from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Breaker is working for a submission of some sort.
Breaker lands with a punch from half guard.
Breaker is nestled in close to Bandolero, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breaker winds up and cracks Bandolero with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Breaker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Bandolero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Breaker pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Breaker is trying to work for a kimura but Bandolero is defending well.
Bandolero works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Bandolero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Breaker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Breaker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Bandolero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Bandolero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Breaker drops back looking for a leg! Bandolero is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bandolero manages to kick Breaker off! Breaker jumps back into Bandolero's guard. #T3#
Breaker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Bandolero working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Breaker has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Breaker moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bandolero.
Bandolero is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Breaker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bandolero is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bandolero can't do much from the bottom here. #T4##SUB2#
Breaker tries for a kimura but Bandolero is defending well.
Breaker works to advance to full mount. Bandolero defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2#
Breaker looking to secure an arm triangle but Bandolero defends it well.
Bandolero tries to reverse the position but Breaker maintains control.
Breaker lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Breaker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandolero is looking to improve his position but Breaker isn't that keen on the idea.
Breaker manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bandolero to take his back!
Breaker trying to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ankle Breaker dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Breaker gets caught flat footed, as Bandolero shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bandolero throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Breaker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Breaker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Breaker is trying to control the position but Bandolero postures up.
Bandolero trying to control the position from guard on top but Breaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Breaker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bandolero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bandolero distracts Breaker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker keeping moving, preventing Bandolero from controlling successfully.
Breaker trying to control the position here.
Bandolero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Bandolero trying to control but Breaker is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Breaker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bandolero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bandolero trying to control the position from guard on top but Breaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ankle Breaker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Breaker managing to control the position.
Breaker throwing short punches from the bottom. #SUB2#
Breaker 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.
Bandolero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2##SUB2#
Bandolero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Breaker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bandolero has managed to get both his arms back between Breaker's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandolero wants to control from the top but Breaker keeps moving. #SUB2#
Breaker looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bandolero has picked Breaker up and slammed him! Breaker can't keep hold of the triangle and Bandolero manages to pass to side control!
Breaker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Breaker can't do much from the bottom here.
Bandolero landing a few strikes. #SUB#
Bandolero tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bandolero has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Bandolero wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Breaker, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB#
Bandolero looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Breaker is trying to control Bandolero's posture but Bandolero avoids it. #SUB#
Bandolero tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bandolero has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Bandolero tries for a kimura but Breaker is defending well.
Breaker is looking to reverse the position.
Breaker manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bandolero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Breaker is trying to control but can't.
Breaker is controlling Bandolero's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Breaker regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Breaker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bandolero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Breaker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bandolero defends well.
Bandolero looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Breaker 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Breaker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Breaker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ankle Breaker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Bandolero decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Breaker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bandolero.
Breaker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bandolero is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Bandolero seems to be working for a kimura but Breaker defends the submission attempt.
Breaker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker controls Bandolero momentarily but Bandolero frees himself.
Breaker has momentary wrist control but Bandolero slips an elbow through the middle.#T1##SUB2#
Bandolero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Bandolero postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Breaker is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bandolero, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Bandolero looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Breaker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Bandolero looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Breaker passes into side control.
Bandolero takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Breaker is chipping away with strikes.
#T2#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Breaker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bandolero is looking to reverse the position.
Breaker scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bandolero is not content to let Breaker control the position.
Bandolero is looking to regain half guard here but Breaker keeps moving and retains side control.
Bandolero is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Breaker in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
Bandolero tries to buck Breaker off but Breaker is having none of it.
Bandolero stops Breaker from passing to mount.
Breaker in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bandolero tries to bench press Breaker off him but Breaker keeps the position.
Breaker lands a few punches from side control.
Bandolero can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Breaker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bandolero knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Breaker working the ground and pound from side control.
Bandolero is trying to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Breaker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Breaker is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Bandolero is trying to escape and Breaker transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Bandolero is forced to tap! Nice work there by Breaker! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ankle Breaker!
Ankle Breaker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TD8
Date: Dec 07, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Bear closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bear is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bandolero is defending well.
Bandolero throws a head punch that misses.
Bear is working for takedown but Bandolero is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Bandolero gets control of Bear's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bandolero will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bear wants to control from the top but Bandolero keeps moving.
Bandolero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bear looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bandolero working for a triangle but Bear defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Bear is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bandolero is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bear defends well.#T1##SUB#
Bear got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bandolero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bear has managed to get both his arms back between Bandolero's legs - danger averted.
Bear trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandolero is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Bandolero looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bandolero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bear drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bear jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Bear drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bear jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bear makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Bandolero working for a triangle but Bear defends it easily.
#SUB#
Bandolero has his foot on Bear's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bear works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Bear keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bandolero's head.
Bear slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bandolero tries to bench press Bear off him but Bear keeps the position. #SUB2#
Bear tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bear has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bandolero tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bear creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bandolero is trying to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Bear is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bandolero has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bandolero is trying to improve his position.
Bandolero wants to control but Bear postures up.
Bandolero is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Bear tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bear has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Bear looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bandolero regains half guard.#SUB2#
Bear has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bandolero defend it? Bear steps over the head and cranks it - Bandolero is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bear!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Middle Bear!
Middle Bear bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
TD 5
Date: Nov 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Bandolero closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bandolero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mai Ni circles away quickly and effectively.
Bandolero misses with an uppercut.
Mai Ni looks to throw the jab but Bandolero is out of range.
Bandolero shoots in for a takedown but Mai Ni shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Giacomo Bandolero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Bandolero.
Bandolero tries to clinch but Mai Ni moves out of range.
Bandolero darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mai Ni slaps away a takedown attempt from Bandolero, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bandolero.
A little jabbing left from Mai Ni on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giacomo Bandolero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mai Ni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bandolero.
Bandolero slips under a jab.
Bandolero shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mai Ni as he avoids it easily.
Bandolero throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Mai Ni holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Mai Ni.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mai Ni lands with a left to the head.
Bandolero tries to pull guard but Mai Ni won't allow it.
#T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mai Ni.
Mai Ni content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mai Ni lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mai Ni taking a breather.
Bandolero prevents a body shot from Mai Ni. #BC2#
Mai Ni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mai Ni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandolero.
Bandolero is looking to clinch but Mai Ni is avoiding it.
Bandolero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mai Ni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Mai Ni misses.
Mai Ni throws out a loose jab but Bandolero uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Bandolero clinches up with Mai Ni and pushes him back against the cage.
Bandolero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mai Ni tries to throw a body punch but Bandolero avoids it by throwing Mai Ni back against the cage.
Mai Ni tries to throw a body punch but Bandolero avoids it by throwing Mai Ni back against the cage.
Mai Ni lands a body punch. #T2#
Mai Ni lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mai Ni struggles to land a body shot inside as Bandolero controls his hands.
#BC2#
Mai Ni breaks from the clinch.
Bandolero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mai Ni.
Mai Ni moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bandolero throws a hook but Mai Ni avoids it easily.
Bandolero tries to clinch up but Mai Ni circles away and keeps his distance.
Bandolero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mai Ni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandolero stalks Mai Ni and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mai Ni's face. Mai Ni staggers backwards, shaken.
Mai Ni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandolero moves away.
Bandolero takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mai Ni misses the shot to the body.
Bandolero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mai Ni lands with a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Mai Ni as Bandolero shoots in.
Bandolero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Mai Ni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bandolero.
Mai Ni looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bandolero tries to clinch up.
Bandolero looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bandolero on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bang Mai Ni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bandolero goes for a double leg but Mai Ni avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mai Ni continues to drive forward.
Mai Ni works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mai Ni scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Mai Ni. #BC2#
Mai Ni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bandolero misses with a combination
and Mai Ni counters with a stiff right hand.
Bandolero misses with an uppercut
and Mai Ni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mai Ni misses with a series of wild punches.
Mai Ni throws a jab when Bandolero was well out of range.
Bandolero tries to counter with a takedown but Mai Ni is quick to defend against it.
Mai Ni takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandolero shoots in but Mai Ni avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Bandolero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mai Ni now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bandolero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mai Ni.
Bandolero moves away from the strike by Mai Ni.
Mai Ni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bandolero.
Bandolero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mai Ni tries to avoid it but Bandolero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mai Ni to the ground. Mai Ni escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bandolero tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mai Ni counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mai Ni lands a jab to the head.
Bandolero wants to clinch up but Mai Ni keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Bandolero misses.
Bandolero closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mai Ni tried to score with a low kick but Bandolero checks it.
Bandolero tries to clinch there but Mai Ni circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bang Mai Ni dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bandolero is looking to clinch.
Bandolero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mai Ni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mai Ni swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bandolero shoots in for a takedown but Mai Ni shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Mai Ni. No joy for Bandolero on that attempt.
Bandolero shoots in for a double leg but Mai Ni sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mai Ni! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giacomo Bandolero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandolero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mai Ni swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bandolero or perhaps it was just good defense by Mai Ni, which made it look bad.
Mai Ni swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bandolero is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bandolero walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mai Ni stuffs the takedown attempt from Bandolero. Bandolero gets slowly back to his feet.
Bandolero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mai Ni.
A jab from Mai Ni does it's job there.#ROC2#Bandolero is rocked!
Bandolero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oh Bandolero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bandolero takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
Bandolero fails with a takedown attempt.
Bandolero seems to have got his legs back now.
Bandolero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Mai Ni has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bandolero tries to clinch up but Mai Ni circles away and keeps his distance.
Bandolero gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Mai Ni moves into the clinch.
Mai Ni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mai Ni scores with a shoulder strike.
Mai Ni lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mai Ni's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A right handed body shot lands from Mai Ni.
#BC2#
Mai Ni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bandolero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mai Ni.#T2#
Bandolero moves in looking to clinch but Mai Ni pushes him off.
Mai Ni looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mai Ni moves out of range as Bandolero strikes.
Mai Ni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bandolero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Giacomo Bandolero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bandolero wants to clinch up but Mai Ni keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Mai Ni was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mai Ni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mai Ni misses with an uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Mai Ni. No joy for Bandolero on that attempt.
A nice side step and Mai Ni releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mai Ni slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Mai Ni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bandolero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A shot to the liver by Mai Ni. Beautiful body shot.
Bandolero shoots in for a double leg but Mai Ni sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mai Ni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice shot by Mai Ni.
Bandolero wants to clinch up but Mai Ni keeps it at a distance.
Mai Ni lands a body shot.
Bandolero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Bandolero moves forwards but Mai Ni connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bandolero tries to clinch there but Mai Ni circles away.
Bandolero tries for a takedown but Mai Ni circles away easily
and Mai Ni counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Mai Ni. No joy for Bandolero on that attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bandolero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bandolero goes for a double leg but Mai Ni avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mai Ni continues to drive forward.
Mai Ni let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mai Ni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mai Ni lands an uppercut.
Mai Ni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bandolero backwards.
Mai Ni throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bandoleros head.
Mai Ni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mai Ni lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bandolero backwards. #BC2#
Mai Ni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bang Mai Ni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mai Ni scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bandolero doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Bandolero shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mai Ni sprawls well. Mai Ni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bandolero gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Mai Ni moves into the clinch.
Mai Ni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mai Ni tries to throw a body punch but Bandolero avoids it by throwing Mai Ni back against the cage.
A short left from Mai Ni.
Mai Ni scores with a shot to the side of Bandolero's head.
A short left from Mai Ni.
Mai Ni is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mai Ni.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bang Mai Ni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Mai Ni throws a monster overhand right that drops Bandolero! Mai Ni follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bang Mai Ni!
After winning the bout, Bang Mai Ni thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
EMMA 2 - Tau vs. King
Date: Oct 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Bandolero wants to clinch up but Hubble keeps it at a distance.
Hubble tries to counter with a takedown but Bandolero is quick to defend against it.
Bandolero is looking to clinch.
Bandolero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bandolero dives in and grabs Hubble's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hubble pushes down on Bandolero's head and hops out.
Bandolero swinging wildly here.
Hubble appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hubble lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bandolero has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bandolero and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bandolero fails with a takedown attempt.
Edwin Hubble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giacomo Bandolero.
Bandolero throws a jab but it's blocked by Hubble.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hubble showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bandolero.
No luck for Bandolero with that takedown attempt.
Hubble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandolero manages to avoid it.
Bandolero wants to clinch.#T1#
Bandolero fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bandolero fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Hubble feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hubble postures up and lands a big shot to Bandolero's brow.
Hubble is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hubble postures up and lands a big shot to Bandolero's brow.
Hubble lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hubble cracks Bandolero with a solid left hand.
Hubble controlling from the top position.
Hubble connects with a couple of short punches.
Hubble pushes down on Bandolero's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hubble controlling the action here.
Hubble definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Hubble lands with a punch from half guard.
Hubble takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Bandolero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hubble working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hubble winds up and cracks Bandolero with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bandolero strikes from the bottom but Hubble uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Hubble just content to control the position. #SUB#
Hubble working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bandolero is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Hubble works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hubble scores with punches from side control.
Hubble gets to mount! Bandolero was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandolero keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bandolero tries to hold on but Hubble postures up.
Hubble with the ground and pound from mount.
Bandolero is desperately trying to improve his position but Hubble has a good base and remains in mount.
Bandolero is still trying to improve position.
Hubble fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#T4#
Hubble tries to control but Bandolero wriggling away.
Bandolero is trying to escape the mount.
A nice elbow there by Hubble.#ROC#Bandolero is rocked!
Hubble lands a big shot there that rocks Bandolero but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bandolero is still in real trouble! Can Hubble finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big strike lands for Hubble! That's really hurt Bandolero and he's turned his back - Hubble keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Hubble jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edwin Hubble!
During a confident post fight interview, Edwin Hubble thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Bebok or perhaps it was just good defense by Bandolero, which made it look bad.
Bandolero lands a nice shot to the body.
Bebok tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bandolero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bebok tries for a takedown but Bandolero sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bandolero is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
Bandolero looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bebok!
Bebok is trying to improve his position.
Bandolero working away.#SUB#
Bandolero has hold of Bebok's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Bebok seems comfortable defending it but Bandolero has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Bebok is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Bebok is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Bandolero couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Giacomo Bandolero!
A relieved looking Giacomo Bandolero thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
RISE: From the Ashes
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Bandolero gets a takedown into half guard.
Toyota looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB#
Bandolero in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Toyota tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bandolero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Giacomo Bandolero!
Giacomo Bandolero seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
RISE X3
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Bandolero throws a right hand that Ivancala ducks under and follows up with a left that Ivancala also avoids with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bandolero shoots for a double leg takedown but Ivancala sprawls well. He's pushed Bandolero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Ivancala rushes Bandolero and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Ivancala on the inside.
Ivancala lands a shoulder strike.
Bandolero fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ivancala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ivancala.
Ivancala lands a shoulder strike.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bandolero has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bandolero.
Bandolero misses with the head strike.
Ivancala lands a nice shot to the body.
Ivancala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bandoleros head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandolero is trying to pull guard but Ivancala has him pressed against the cage.
Shiro Ivancala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giacomo Bandolero.
Ivancala digs a right hand into Bandolero's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bandolero's gas tank.
Ivancala lands a right hand.
Ivancala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bandolero backwards. #T1#
Ivancala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bandolero backwards.
Bandolero tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ivancala just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ivancala lands an uppercut.
Bandolero takes a shot to the head.
Ivancala presses Bandolero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ivancala misses with a body punch.
Ivancala scores with a shoulder strike.
Ivancala scores with a shot to the side of Bandolero's head.
Bandolero prevents a body shot from Ivancala.
Bandolero is trying to drag Ivancala to the mat but Ivancala just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ivancala lands a left hand.
Ivancala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bandolero backwards. #T2#
Bandolero tries to pull guard but Ivancala won't allow it.
Ivancala lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivancala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Ivancala.
Nice body punch from Ivancala.
A short right from Ivancala.
Bandolero can't get the takedown.
Ivancala lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ivancala.
Ivancala lands a body shot.
Ivancala lands with a right to the head.
Ivancala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bandolero backwards.
Ivancala lands a right hand. #ROC#Bandolero is rocked!
Ivancala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bandolero is still on wobbly legs! Can Ivancala finish him?
Bandolero tries to land knees in the clinch but Ivancala avoids the damage to the body.
Bandolero seems to have recovered his senses.
Still in the clinch, Ivancala scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Ivancala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ivancala lands a shoulder strike.
Ivancala is leaning against Bandolero and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Ivancala.
Ivancala lands a nice uppercut.
Ivancala is working Bandolero over against the cage.
Ivancala lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bandolero looks winded!
Ivancala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bandolero backwards.
Bandolero tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ivancala just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ivancala scores with a hook to the body.
Ivancala manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ivancala scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Ivancala pushes Bandolero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Bandolero's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ivancala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Ivancala - that landed with a thud.
Ivancala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ivancala lands with a light punch inside.
Bandolero tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ivancala smiles and moves away.
A left and a right from Bandolero both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Ivancala moves into the clinch.
Ivancala digs a right hand into Bandolero's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bandolero's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivancala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bandolero backwards.
Ivancala lands with a right to the head.
Ivancala lands with a light punch inside.
Ivancala lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shiro Ivancala dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ivancala closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Bandolero! Ivancala dives in looking to finish! Bandolero is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shiro Ivancala! |
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Event:
RISE 68:
Date: May 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Bandolero lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#TD#
Bandolero looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Coletti!#SUB#
Bandolero working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Bandolero tries for a kimura but Coletti is defending well. #SUB#
Bandolero tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bandolero has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Bandolero working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coletti tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bandolero wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Coletti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Bandolero is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Coletti has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bandolero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coletti keeps working. #SUB#
Bandolero thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Bandolero goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Coletti rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bandolero's guard! Nice work there by Coletti!
Coletti wants to control from the top but Bandolero keeps moving. #T2#
Bandolero wants to control the position but Coletti says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bandolero gets full guard.
Bandolero trying to keep a closed guard but Coletti is proving a slippery customer.
Bandolero scores with a short punch from the bottom.#SUB#
Bandolero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Bandolero looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bandolero can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Coletti controls the pace.#SUB#
Coletti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Coletti trying to control but Bandolero is working from the bottom. #T3#
Coletti is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Coletti is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bandolero thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Bandolero looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Coletti passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Coletti wants to work for an arm triangle but Bandolero is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Coletti is working for a kimura but Bandolero is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bandolero gets full guard.
Bandolero seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Bandolero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coletti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Coletti wants to pass the guard but Bandolero is keeping the position.
Coletti trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandolero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coletti slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coletti trying to control but Bandolero is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bandolero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coletti defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giacomo Bandolero dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Coletti gets caught napping as Bandolero dives in and scores a takedown. Coletti manages to retain guard.
Bandolero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Bandolero thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Coletti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bandolero manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Coletti is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Bandolero escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coletti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coletti seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Coletti looking to pass the guard.
Coletti advances position into side control!
Coletti trying to control the action but Bandolero is working from the bottom. #ES#
Bandolero bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD#
Bandolero scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Coletti trying to control but Bandolero postures up.
Bandolero scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Coletti wants to improve his position but Bandolero is controlling well.
Bandolero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coletti can do to turn this around?
Bandolero is keen to just control but Coletti is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Bandolero is looking for a kimura here.
Giacomo Bandolero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bandolero trying to control the action but Coletti is working from the bottom.
Coletti trying to hold on to Bandolero's head to control him but Bandolero postures up.
#SUB#
Bandolero is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Coletti is just riding it out for now. Bandolero eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Bandolero prevents Coletti from improving his position.#SUB#
Bandolero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Coletti wants to improve his position but Bandolero is controlling well.
#SUB#
Bandolero wants to work for an arm triangle but Coletti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Bandolero is working for a submission of some sort.
Bandolero is keen to just control but Coletti is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Bandolero seems to be working for a kimura but Coletti defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Bandolero wants to work for an arm triangle but Coletti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bandolero seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giacomo Bandolero dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Coletti misses with a wild combination.
Coletti has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bandolero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD#
Bandolero darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Coletti regains full guard. Nicely done.
Coletti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Bandolero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coletti prevents Bandolero from improving his position.
Coletti looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Bandolero slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Coletti drops back looking for a leg! Bandolero is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bandolero manages to kick Coletti off! Coletti jumps back into Bandolero's guard.
Bandolero working a defensive guard but Coletti manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SUB2#
Coletti looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Coletti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bandolero is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Coletti passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bandolero! #T2#
Bandolero is squirming around, avoiding Coletti's attempts to control the action.
Bandolero regains half guard.#SUB2#
Coletti looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Coletti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bandolero does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Bandolero actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2#
Coletti is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bandolero has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bandolero wants to get back to full guard.
Bandolero is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Bandolero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coletti pulls his head out easily.
Bandolero wants to control but Coletti is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Bandolero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bandolero is refusing to be controlled, as Coletti sits in half guard. #SUB#
Bandolero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bandolero wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bandolero looking for submissions off his back.
Coletti with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bandolero is trying to control but Coletti passes into side control!
Giacomo Bandolero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Coletti wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bandolero, who protects the arm well.
Albert Coletti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandolero struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Albert Coletti.
Well Bandolero has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giacomo Bandolero!
A victorious Giacomo Bandolero thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SENSEI FC 16
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Lee seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lee scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#Bandolero is rocked!
Lee lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Bandolero falls backwards - clearly groggy! Lee dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zombie Lee! |
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