PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Bandini (ranked 3514 p4p, 2281 weight class) and James Dalton (ranked 295 p4p, 204 weight class). Bandini comes to the cage accompanied by Bye bye bye. James Dalton will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bandini
vs
Dalton

177 cm
22
153
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
144
6 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

Fantasy Threads

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Bondi MMA ðŸï¸

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew Bandini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Dalton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dalton.
Bandini fails with the takedown

and Dalton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bandini won't be happy with that.
Bandini wants to control but Dalton postures up.

Dalton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bandini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bandini tries to buck Dalton off but Dalton is having none of it.
Bandini avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dalton.
Dalton throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Dalton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bandini knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandini defending against the ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Dalton is trying to get an arm triangle but Bandini is defending well.
Bandini manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dalton keeps working.

Dalton looking for submissions off his back.

Dalton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandini pulls his head out easily.

Bandini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Bandini is looking for a kimura but Dalton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bandini to get the leverage.
Bandini lands with a punch from half guard.
Dalton gets back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dalton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bandini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bandini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bandini looking to pass the guard.

Dalton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Bandini decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dalton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bandini tries to counter with a takedown but Dalton is quick to defend against it.

Bandini scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dalton moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dalton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dalton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bandini trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bandini 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.

Dalton working for a triangle but Bandini defends it easily.

Bandini drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bandini jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bandini stopping the sweep attempt from Dalton.
Bandini throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Dalton looking for a guillotine here but Bandini defends easily.
Dalton trying to control the position.
Bandini stands up over Dalton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandini forces his way into half guard.
Dalton tries to roll over but Bandini keeps him under control.

Bandini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dalton has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Dalton will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bandini takes a jab right on the kisser.

Dalton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
James Dalton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bandini bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dalton's guard.

Dalton has an active guard here but Bandini has managed to pass into half guard.

Dalton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Bandini stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Dalton to get to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini goes for a double leg but Dalton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dalton continues to drive forward.

Bandini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James Dalton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bandini stuffs the takedown attempt from Dalton. Dalton gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dalton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bandini manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bandini keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving.
Dalton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bandini keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.

Bandini working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dalton has passed into half guard!

Dalton is working for a submission of some sort.
Bandini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bandini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dalton defends it easily.
Dalton scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Dalton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bandini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Bandini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dalton defends it easily.
Bandini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bandini is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dalton is one step ahead there.
Bandini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Bandini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dalton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dalton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dalton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dalton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bandini trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dalton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Bandini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dalton throwing strikes from guard but Bandini blocks nicely.

Dalton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bandini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dalton has managed to get both his arms back between Bandini's legs - danger averted.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandini swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bandini looking for a guillotine here but Dalton defends easily.
Dalton advances to half guard.
Dalton thows a huge punch but Bandini dodges it nicely.

Dalton seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bandini is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). James Dalton!
James Dalton thanked the fans post fight for their support.