PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pete Kiloe (ranked 2813 p4p, 1827 weight class) and Mac Bandini (ranked 330 p4p, 237 weight class). Kiloe kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Boys Noize - Lava Lava. Bandini has chosen Expanse as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Pete Kiloe had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Kiloe
vs
Bandini

173 cm
36
160
16 - 13 - 0

179 cm
36
148
20 - 21 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pete Kiloe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mac Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bandini connects with the punch.
Bandini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiloe was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandini.
Bandini lands with a nice body punch.
Kiloe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kiloe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bandini cracks Kiloe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiloe blocks a jab.
Kiloe is looking for a counter combo.
Kiloe slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandini misses with an uppercut.
Kiloe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bandini's coach down at Tiaoali Lvavatai BJJ & MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bandini's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kiloe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandini.
Bandini throws the left hand but Kiloe avoids the punch easily.
Bandini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kiloe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bandini looks to land a right hand but Kiloe moved out of range.
Kiloe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kiloe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kiloe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kiloe moves forwards but Bandini connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bandini thuds a left hand into Kiloe's body.
Bandini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiloe moves away.
Kiloe slips a jab from Bandini.
Kiloe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bandini lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiloe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bandini misses with a straight right.
Bandini throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiloe.
Bandini's corner calls for a 1-2. Bandini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bandini throws a lazy uppercut
and Kiloe counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandini scores with a jab. Kiloe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bandini.
Bandini throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiloe.
Bandini lands a jab to Kiloe's midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandini connects with a body shot.
Bandini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kiloe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Bandini 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.

Bandini looks to land a right hand but Kiloe moved out of range.
Kiloe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kiloe might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bandini digs a good hook to Kiloe's body.
Bandini lands with a right hand.
Kiloe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiloe ducks right into an uppercut from Bandini.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bandini. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kiloe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Bandini.
Bandini misses with a straight right.
Kiloe is looking for a counter combo.
Bandini lands a lovely overhand right.
Bandini scores with the left hand. Kiloe knows he should have avoided that one.
Kiloe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bandini.
Kiloe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bandini.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Bandini.
Kiloe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bandini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kiloe doesn't seem bothered though.
Kiloe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kiloe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice defenses there by Kiloe.
We've been told by Kiloe's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandini throws a lazy right hand but Kiloe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kiloe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bandini works the jab nicely.
Kiloe slips under a jab from Bandini.
Bandini misses with a looping right.
Kiloe is looking for a counter combo.
Bandini tests Kiloe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bandini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bandini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandini scores with a shot to the body.
Bandini throws an off balance right hand
and Kiloe counters with a left and a right that stings Bandini.
Bandini scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandini lunges at Kiloe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kiloe's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Bandini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Kiloe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Bandini misses.
Kiloe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bandini.
Mac Bandini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandini thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini misses with an uppercut.
Bandini misses with a straight right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bandini 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.
A jab lands there for Bandini.
Bandini 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.
A swing and a miss from Bandini.
It looked like Kiloe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kiloe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kiloe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Bandini finds it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandini. Kiloe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mac Bandini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bandini scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bandini.
Kiloe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bandini lands a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiloe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandini.
Kiloe slips a straight right by Bandini.
Kiloe moves away from the strike by Bandini.
Nice shot by Bandini.
Mac Bandini is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kiloe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A left lands for Bandini.
Pete Kiloe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandini works Kiloe's body with a nice hook.
Bandini scores with a jab to the body.
Bandini scores with a body shot.
Bandini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kiloe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bandini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Bandini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bandini has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Bandini!
Mac Bandini took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
Pete Kiloe spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back!'.