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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Giacomo Bandolero (ranked 435 p4p, 550 weight class) and Frank Rizzo (ranked 36 p4p, 48 weight class). Bandolero comes to the cage accompanied by Bandolero. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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15 - 20 - 0 |
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21 - 13 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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 15 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Giacomo Bandolero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Rizzo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Bandolero coming out on top.
Bandolero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo.
As Bandolero backs off Rizzo throws a huge counter combo but Bandolero manages to avoid it all.
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.
Rizzo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bandolero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bandolero needs to keep his hands up - Rizzo had a free shot at his head there.
Rizzo looking to score a takedown here. Bandolero is defending well but Rizzo drives through and ends up in Bandolero's guard.
Bandolero looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandolero wants to improve his position but instead Rizzo has moved into half guard.
Rizzo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bandolero defending well though.
Bandolero trying to control but Rizzo postures up.
Bandolero avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rizzo.
Bandolero is looking for a sweep. Rizzo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rizzo 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.
Rizzo is looking for a kimura here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rizzo connects with a nice short shot to Bandolero's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bandolero trying to control but Rizzo postures up.
Bandolero is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rizzo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bandolero avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rizzo.
Rizzo is looking to take a break and control but Bandolero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bandolero changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rizzo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rizzo is looking to regain half guard here but Bandolero keeps moving and retains side control.
Bandolero looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bandolero wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rizzo, who protects the arm well.
Bandolero goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rizzo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bandolero but great work by Rizzo.
Rizzo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bandolero is looking to regain half guard here but Rizzo keeps moving and retains side control.
Rizzo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandolero keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandolero is trying to get back to half guard.
Rizzo works to advance to full mount. Bandolero defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rizzo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bandolero turns into him and now he's in Rizzo's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rizzo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Rizzo will probably get the nod.
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.
Rizzo defending well as Bandolero loads up on a big left hand.
Rizzo wants to counter the offense by Bandolero and move into the clinch position.
Rizzo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rizzo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Bandolero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Giacomo Bandolero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bandolero scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rizzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandolero is just out of range.
Rizzo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bandolero.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Bandolero.
Bandolero connects with a jab.
Rizzo keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from Bandolero misses the target.
Bandolero connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandolero gets a double leg takedown into Rizzo's guard.
Rizzo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bandolero trying to control but Rizzo is working from the bottom.
Bandolero will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandolero drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rizzo dives on top into guard.
Bandolero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rizzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandolero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandolero is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bandolero is trying to keep Rizzo in close.
Rizzo pushes down on Bandolero's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo is pressing down on Bandolero's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bandolero is holding on for now.
Rizzo misses with a head shot. Bandolero uses the momentum to regain guard.
Rizzo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bandolero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rizzo lying in Bandolero's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Bandolero decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Rizzo taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Giacomo Bandolero!
After winning the bout, Giacomo Bandolero thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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