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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Giacomo Bandolero (ranked 2268 p4p, 1185 weight class) and Osama Bin-Semen (ranked 163 p4p, 98 weight class). Bandolero's entrance music is Bandolero. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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10 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent grappler
Brawler
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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 11 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Giacomo Bandolero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Osama Bin-Semen!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bin-Semen throws a body punch but Bandolero moves out of range.
Bandolero tries to bum rush Bin-Semen with a series of wild strikes but Bin-Semen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bandolero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bin-Semen.
Bandolero misses with a series of wild punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bin-Semen 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.
Bandolero closes the distance and clinches.
Bin-Semen is trying to pull guard but Bandolero turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bin-Semen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bandolero is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bandolero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Bandolero.
Bandolero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin-Semen shoots in but no luck this time.
Giacomo Bandolero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osama Bin-Semen.
Bandolero slaps away a takedown attempt from Bin-Semen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bandolero is looking to counter the offense by Bin-Semen and move into the clinch.
Bandolero stuffs the takedown.
Bandolero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bandolero stuffs the takedown attempt from Bin-Semen. Bin-Semen gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin-Semen throws a body punch but Bandolero moves out of range.
Bandolero clinches up with Bin-Semen and pushes him back against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Bandolero has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bandolero is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bandolero.
Bandolero pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bandolero trying to control the position.
Bandolero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bin-Semen is aware though and is defending well.
Bandolero is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bandolero can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bin-Semen controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandolero pulls Bin-Semen in close to prevent any damage.
Bandolero is looking for a triangle but Bin-Semen pushes his legs off easily.
Bandolero looking to control.
Bandolero is looking to stand up but Bin-Semen isn't so interested in that idea.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bin-Semen pushes down on Bandolero's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bin-Semen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandolero keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bandolero moves into full guard.
Bandolero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bin-Semen stands up over Bandolero, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bin-Semen with a nice head shot there.
Bandolero looking to control but Bin-Semen passes into half guard.
Bin-Semen slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bin-Semen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bin-Semen thows a huge punch but Bandolero dodges it nicely.
Bandolero is staying active underneath Bin-Semen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bin-Semen working the head and body with strikes.
Bin-Semen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bandolero wants to sweep but Bin-Semen has passed to side control!
Bandolero tries to bench press Bin-Semen off him but Bin-Semen keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandolero seems a little lost for a moment, as Bin-Semen dominates the positioning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giacomo Bandolero dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bin-Semen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bandolero but Bandolero pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bandolero shoots in and bounces Bin-Semen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bandolero makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bin-Semen keeping moving, preventing Bandolero from controlling successfully.
Bandolero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bin-Semen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bandolero has managed to get both his arms back between Bin-Semen's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandolero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bandolero has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bin-Semen is proving hard to escape from.
Bandolero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bin-Semen is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin-Semen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bandolero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bandolero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandolero trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bin-Semen's guard.
Bin-Semen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bandolero engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bin-Semen is controlling Bandolero's posture.
That's two 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.
Bandolero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bin-Semen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bandolero has managed to get both his arms back between Bin-Semen's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bandolero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bandolero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bin-Semen being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No joy there for Bandolero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bin-Semen scores with a takedown into Bandolero's guard.
Bandolero looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bin-Semen passes into half guard.
Osama Bin-Semen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bin-Semen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandolero is trying to stand up here but Bin-Semen is controlling him well.
Bin-Semen controlling the action here.
Bandolero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bin-Semen can do to turn this around?
Bandolero tries to get to full guard but Bin-Semen has control of the leg.
Bin-Semen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bandolero wants to control but Bin-Semen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bin-Semen trying to control the action but Bandolero is working from the bottom.
Bandolero moves into full guard.
Bin-Semen landing some decent shots from guard.
Bandolero is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bin-Semen is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bin-Semen wants to pass the guard but Bandolero is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Giacomo Bandolero will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bandolero takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Some wild striking there from Bandolero.
Bin-Semen shoots in for a takedown but Bandolero shows good takedown defense.
Bin-Semen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bin-Semen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bandolero working for a triangle but Bin-Semen defends it easily.
Bin-Semen wants to control from the top but Bandolero keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin-Semen is looking to work some ground and pound but Bandolero has wrist control.
Bin-Semen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bin-Semen throwing strikes but missing.
Bin-Semen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandolero is retaining full guard.
Bin-Semen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandolero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandolero thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bandolero is looking to sweep but instead, Bin-Semen has passed into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bin-Semen lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bin-Semen throwing shots but Bandolero is blocking nicely.
Bin-Semen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandolero keeps working.
Bandolero actively working from the bottom here.
Bin-Semen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bin-Semen working Bandolero over with strikes.
Osama Bin-Semen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bin-Semen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bandolero is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandolero bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bandolero trying to control but Bin-Semen is working from the bottom.
Bin-Semen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bin-Semen keeping moving, preventing Bandolero from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandolero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bandolero gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bandolero misses with an attempted mid kick.
Giacomo Bandolero is winning the standup battle so far.
Bandolero has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bandolero stops a takedown attempt from Bin-Semen.
Giacomo Bandolero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osama Bin-Semen.
Bin-Semen wants a takedown.
Bandolero lands with a left to the head.
Bin-Semen wants a takedown.
Giacomo Bandolero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bin-Semen is trying to pull guard but Bandolero turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bin-Semen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bandolero pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bandolero breaks the clinch.
Bin-Semen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bin-Semen tries to keep at a distance but Bandolero has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Giacomo Bandolero.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bandolero, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Giacomo Bandolero!
During a confident post fight interview, Giacomo Bandolero thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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