PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sean O Rally (ranked 2172 p4p, 1711 weight class) and Giacomo Bandolero (ranked 160 p4p, 124 weight class). Bandolero is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bandolero. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

O Rally
vs
Bandolero

180 cm
28
142
13 - 12 - 0

166 cm
27
138
9 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean O Rally!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Giacomo Bandolero!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

O Rally darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Rally blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bandolero.

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!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Rally throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sean O Rally is winning the standup battle so far.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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!

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.

Bandolero closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. O Rally did well to prevent Bandolero getting side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Rally is positioning himself well to prevent Bandolero advancing to mount.
Bandolero thows a huge punch but O Rally dodges it nicely.

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.

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.

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!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandolero wants to control but O Rally is keeping him busy.
Bandolero scoring with punches and elbows.

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!