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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shiro Ivancala (ranked 5217 p4p, 3467 weight class) and Giacomo Bandolero (ranked 253 p4p, 184 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bandolero's choice of entrance music: Bandolero. Giacomo Bandolero will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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150 cm 19 135 0 - 0 - 0 |
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166 cm 19 138 1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt Brawler Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt Decent boxing Intelligent |
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shiro Ivancala! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giacomo Bandolero! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! 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. 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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. 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. 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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