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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ban Bourdoux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Depolito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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239 lbs
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178 cm
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ban Bourdoux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sammy Depolito!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Depolito. No joy for Bourdoux on that attempt.
Depolito wants to clinch.
Depolito misses with a takedown attempt - Bourdoux sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Depolito shoots for a takedown but Bourdoux saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Depolito clinches up against the cage.
Bourdoux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Depolito tries to clinch up but Bourdoux circles away and keeps his distance.
Bourdoux keeps the fight on the outside.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bourdoux.
Bourdoux staying calm.
Bourdoux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bourdoux tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourdoux swings around for an armbar but Depolito sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bourdoux's guard.
Bourdoux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Depolito manages to get himself to full guard.
Depolito is looking to stand up but Bourdoux isn't so interested in that idea.
Bourdoux passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bourdoux moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Depolito has eaten all the pies!
Depolito stops Bourdoux from passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Depolito gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bourdoux wants to work for an arm triangle but Depolito is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bourdoux takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Depolito trying to hold on to Bourdoux's head to control him but Bourdoux postures up.
Depolito wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourdoux is trying to control the action in half guard but Depolito is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bourdoux is looking for a kimura here.
Bourdoux is breathing heavily.
Bourdoux wants to stand up but Depolito has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Bourdoux missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Depolito tries to clinch but Bourdoux is having none of it.
Bourdoux looks to score with a jab to the body but Depolito is just out of range.
That's four 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.
Depolito takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Depolito fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bourdoux sprawls well initially but Depolito persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bourdoux trying to control but Depolito postures up.
Bourdoux throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Depolito manages to pass to side control.
Bourdoux sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bourdoux is looking for a sweep. Depolito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bourdoux is looking to control Depolito's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bourdoux avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ban Bourdoux will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Depolito tries to clinch there but Bourdoux circles away.
Bourdoux misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ban Bourdoux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Depolito drops Bourdoux with a right and a left! Depolito comes rushing in but Bourdoux regains his composure and manages to keep Depolito in guard.
Bourdoux is rocked!
It looks like Ban Bourdoux has been cut.
Bourdoux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Depolito is one step ahead there.
Depolito postures up.
Depolito scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bourdoux 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.
Bourdoux is working hard here to advance position.
Depolito must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Depolito wants to get up but he can't break Bourdoux's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Depolito decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bourdoux, up you get!
Bourdoux keeps the fight on the outside.
Depolito has taken the fight to the clinch.
Depolito wants a takedown.
Depolito goes for a takedown attempt but Bourdoux pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Depolito has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bourdoux.
Bourdoux shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bourdoux with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourdoux wants to control the pace but Depolito is squirming around nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bourdoux cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bourdoux controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bourdoux cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Depolito is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Depolito has given up his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourdoux is looking to control Depolito but Depolito is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bourdoux is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Depolito is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ban Bourdoux!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
42% |
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