PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Carlotos Spiteri (ranked 22947 p4p, 4015 weight class) and Theodore Epicity (ranked 709 p4p, 505 weight class). Spiteri comes to the ring accompanied by Day to day basis. Epicity has chosen Tempest by Deftones as his entrance music. Carlotos Spiteri had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Spiteri
vs
Epicity

186 cm
34
218
31 - 16 - 1

198 cm
38
204
26 - 12 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlotos Spiteri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theodore Epicity!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spiteri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Epicity avoids a kick to the body.
Spiteri throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Epicity to counter with a crisp jab.
Epicity takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spiteri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nice shot by Epicity.
Spiteri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Epicity. Epicity obviously looking to wear him down.
We've been informed that Epicity has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Epicity moves forwards but Spiteri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Epicity lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spiteri's sensitive parts.
Epicity uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spiteri has time to react.
Spiteri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Epicity looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spiteri throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spiteri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Epicity clinches.
Epicity blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spiteri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Epicity backwards.
Epicity struggles to land a body shot inside as Spiteri controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiteri struggles to land a body shot inside as Epicity controls his hands.
Spiteri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Epicity tries a knee to the head but Spiteri blocks it.
Spiteri blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Spiteri.
Epicity blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Epicity lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Epicity working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spiteri misses with the head strike.
Spiteri lands an elbow that stopped Epicity in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Theodore Epicity has been cut.
Spiteri misses with a body punch.
Spiteri misses with some punches.
Epicity blocks a body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Spiteri.
Epicity tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spiteri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Epicity's elbow.
Epicity misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spiteri lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spiteri tries to work over Epicity's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Epicity prevents a body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri blocking some punches.
Spiteri pushes off an throws an elbow but Epicity leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Epicity trying to stall but Spiteri improves his position.
Spiteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Epicity fails to land.
Spiteri tries a body shot but Epicity blocks it.
Epicity misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Spiteri.
Spiteri misses with an elbow over the top.
Epicity blocking some punches.
Spiteri struggles to land a body shot inside as Epicity controls his hands.
Spiteri struggles to land a body shot inside as Epicity controls his hands.
Spiteri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Epicity tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Epicity throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epicity using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spiteri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Carlotos Spiteri will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Theodore Epicity's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Epicity avoids the body shot from Spiteri.
Epicity is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Epicity swings widly with a right hand
and Spiteri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Spiteri throws out a head kick that Epicity doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Epicity crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Epicity's eyes and has decided to let it go on!

Epicity is rocked!
An inside leg kick from Epicity misses.
Spiteri takes one to the chin there.
Spiteri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epicity tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Spiteri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spiteri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spiteri misses with a straight right.
Spiteri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Epicity throws a head kick that misses
and Spiteri counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Spiteri looks to land a left hand but Epicity moved out of range nicely.
Spiteri checks a low kick from Epicity.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Epicity.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiteri misses with an uppercut
and Epicity counters with a left and a right that stings Spiteri.
Spiteri lands with a nice body punch.
Spiteri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spiteri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Epicity lands with a nice body punch.
Epicity ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spiteri moves away.
Spiteri throws a half hearted mid kick.
Epicity throws out a counter right but Spiteri avoids it with no problem.
Spiteri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Spiteri throws a hook but Epicity avoids it easily.
Epicity misses with a double jab.
Spiteri throws a front kick aimed at Epicity's knee but Epicity avoids it well.
Epicity fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spiteri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spiteri feints and then cracks Epicity's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Epicity down.
Spiteri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epicity manages to avoid it.
Epicity avoids the body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Epicity has time to react.

Spiteri has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spiteri lands an elbow just above Epicity 's eye.
A short body shot lands from Epicity as the two fighters clinch.
Spiteri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spiteri takes a shot to the head.
Epicity blocks a body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epicity tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spiteri avoids it.
Carlotos Spiteri has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spiteri cracks Epicity with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Spiteri fails to land.
Epicity tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carlotos Spiteri will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Theodore Epicity's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Epicity misses with an uppercut
and Spiteri counters with a nice body kick.
Spiteri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big left from Spiteri misses.
Epicity pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spiteri moves out of range of the strikes.
Epicity throws a body punch but Spiteri moves out of range.
Spiteri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Epicity can do to turn this around?
An inside leg kick lands from Spiteri.
Spiteri looks to land a combination but Epicity avoids it well.
Epicity throws a leg kick but Spiteri moved away.
Spiteri fires out a quick counter leg kick but Epicity just manages to avoid it.
Epicity has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spiteri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Epicity scrambles back to his feet.
Epicity misses with a left hand
and Spiteri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big right from Epicity misses.
Epicity takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Spiteri moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiteri cracks Epicity with a nice body shot.
Epicity stalling in the clinch but Spiteri improves position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spiteri.
Epicity misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spiteri scores with a shoulder strike.
Theodore Epicity has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spiteri lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Spiteri just misses with a elbow thrown towards Epicity's brow.
Carlotos Spiteri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spiteri struggles to land a body shot inside as Epicity controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Spiteri.
Spiteri gets through Epicity's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spiteri lands an elbow inside that Epicity shrugs off.
Epicity misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Spiteri.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spiteri lands a hook that snaps the head of Epicity backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Spiteri.
Epicity takes an elbow to the temple.
Spiteri lands a nice uppercut.
Spiteri struggles to land a body shot inside as Epicity controls his hands.
Spiteri lands a body punch.
Epicity blocks a body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spiteri blocks an uppercut.
Epicity tries to break free but Spiteri pushes him back against the ropes.
Spiteri tries to work over Epicity's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Epicity tries to work over Spiteri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Spiteri just misses with a elbow thrown towards Epicity's brow.
Epicity unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spiteri lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spiteri lands an elbow inside.
Spiteri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spiteri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlotos Spiteri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spiteri has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlotos Spiteri!
Carlotos Spiteri was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.