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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Giacomo Bandolero (ranked 2745 p4p, 1912 weight class) and Rantang Gustus (ranked 241 p4p, 174 weight class). Bandolero comes to the cage accompanied by Bandolero. The key to victory for Giacomo Bandolero has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giacomo Bandolero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rantang Gustus!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustus looking for the choke from the back.
I really don't envy Bandolero right now.
Bandolero defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gustus's arms.
Gustus is looking for the choke from the back position but Bandolero is controlling his hands well.
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.
Gustus looking for the RNC.
Bandolero wants to escape the position.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustus working for a choke but Bandolero is defending well.
Bandolero tries to roll but Gustus sticks to his back.
Gustus is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
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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energy
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hype
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pop
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