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Event: PANDA 57     
Date:   Dec 11, 2020
#R1#
Netti cracks Epicity with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Epicity avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Epicity feints a counter leg kick.#CL#
Netti clinches up with Epicity and pushes him back against the cage.
Epicity lands a nice shot to the body.
Epicity lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Netti throws an elbow but it misses.
Netti has a couple of punches blocked by Epicity.
Epicity blocks the elbow strike.
Netti misses with an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Netti.
Epicity misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epicity.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Epicity.
Netti lands a body punch.
Epicity lands with a left to the head.
Epicity doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Netti is trying to pull guard but Epicity turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Netti tries to work over Epicity's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Netti throws an elbow but it misses.
Netti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Epicity blocks the elbow strike.
Netti prevents a body shot from Epicity.
Epicity tries a body shot but Netti blocks it.
Epicity tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Epicity avoids the elbow strike from Netti, against the cage.
Netti blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Epicity. #BC2#
Epicity breaks the clinch.
Epicity throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Netti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Netti misses with a body shot
and Epicity counters with a leg kick.
Epicity misses with a jab to the body
and Netti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good shot there by Netti.
Epicity throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Netti counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by Netti.
Epicity throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Netti misses with a body shot.
Netti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Epicity misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Netti misses with a left hand
and Netti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Epicity looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Netti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Netti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Netti lands a body punch in the clinch.
Netti blocks a body shot from Epicity.
Epicity lands with a left to the head.
Netti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Netti lands a hook that snaps the head of Epicity backwards. #T3#
Epicity fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Netti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Epicity lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Netti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Netti misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Netti fails to land.
Epicity tries a body shot but Netti blocks it.
Epicity tries to work over Netti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Epicity gets through Netti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Epicity scores with a shoulder strike.
Our sources have told us that Netti has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Netti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Epicity dodges an elbow strike from Netti.
A head punch on the inside from Netti fails to land.
Epicity has had enough of the clinch but Netti keeps him there for the moment.
Netti misses with an elbow strike.
Netti lands a hook that snaps the head of Epicity backwards.
Epicity has a couple of punches blocked by Netti.
Epicity blocks the elbow strike.
Epicity scores with a shot to the side of Netti's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Netti blocking some punches. #T4#
With the fighters up against the cage, Netti throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Epicity fails to land.
Epicity has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Netti seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Epicity can turn it around.
Netti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Netti lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Netti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Netti misses with a punch to the body.
Netti misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity lands a left hand that snaps the head of Netti backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Epicity lands with a light punch inside.
Epicity lands a body punch in the clinch.
Netti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Epicity working aggressively here.
Epicity takes an elbow to the temple.
Epicity tries to work over Netti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Epicity tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Netti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Epicity backwards.
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 Mario Netti 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.#R2#
Epicity throws the left hand but Netti avoids the punch easily.
Epicity throws a good cross that connects.
Nice uppercut there from Netti.
Netti misses with a wild body shot.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Netti.
Netti lands a nice shot to the body.
Epicity moves forwards but Netti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nettis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Epicity attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Netti is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Epicity.
Left hook, right uppercut from Netti.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Netti feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Epicity sprawling to the canvas! Epicity rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Netti finish him?! #ROC#Epicity is rocked!#T1#
Epicity uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Netti.
Netti throws an overhand right that has Epicity reeling! Netti follows up with more punches and Epicity is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mario Netti!
Mario Netti retains his welterweight title!
Mario Netti decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Turbo Epicity stepped up to the mic, saying 'Where Ronda Rousey fine ass at?'.

 

Event: PANDA 40     
Date:   Nov 02, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Flexy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Epicity manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flexy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES2#
Epicity pushes Flexy off and gets back to his feet.
Flexy has his takedown stuffed
letting Epicity counter with a right hand.
Epicity scores with a punch to the head.
Epicity keeps the fight on the outside.
Epicity tries a quick counter leg kick but Flexy is wise to it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A looping hook to the body misses from Epicity. Flexy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flexy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Flexy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epicity lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Flexy is looking to clinch but Epicity is avoiding it.
Epicity now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Epicity lands with a nice body punch.
Turbo Epicity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flexy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Flexy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Epicity swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dropkick Flexy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Epicity wants to slow Flexy down by chopping away at his legs.
Epicity finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice cross by Epicity.
Flexy blocks a leg kick.
No luck for Flexy with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Flexy shoots in looking for a takedown but Epicity manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Flexy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Epicity jabs at Flexy's body.
Flexy checks the leg kick.
Epicity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flexy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Flexy looks for a takedown but Epicity sprawls well.
Epicity throws a looping overhand right but Flexy ducks down to avoid it.
Flexy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Epicity scores with a leg kick.
Turbo Epicity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Epicity misses with a body shot.
Flexy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Epicity lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Epicity stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Epicity wants it to stay on the feet.
Epicity connects with a looping right hand. #TD#
Flexy gets a double leg takedown into Epicity's guard.#ES2#
Epicity kicks Flexy off and gets to his feet.
Flexy misses with a takedown
and Epicity counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Flexy thinking. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Epicity lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Epicity throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Flexy feints and as Epicity raises his hands in defense, Flexy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Epicity seems keen to control Flexy's posture.
Flexy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Epicity swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Epicity is pulling down on Flexy's head to control his posture.
Flexy tries to free his leg and advance position but Epicity is retaining full guard.
Flexy wants to control from the top but Epicity keeps moving.
Flexy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Epicity looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flexy is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Flexy or perhaps it was just good defense by Epicity, which made it look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flexy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Epicity! But no joy.
Epicity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epicity has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flexy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Epicity sprawls well. Epicity wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Flexy gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dropkick Flexy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity throws a low kick, looking for Flexy's leg but Flexy calmly moves out of range.
Flexy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Flexy avoids the body shot from Epicity.
Flexy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Epicity counters with a nice body kick.
Flexy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Epicity.
Epicity throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Flexy shoots in for a takedown but Epicity shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice body punch from Epicity. #T2#
Flexy slips a straight right by Epicity.
Flexy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Epicity swivels and escapes.
It seemed like Epicity was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Epicity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epicity will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Flexy attempts a counter takedown but Epicity avoids it well and moves away.
Flexy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Epicity scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epicity throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Flexy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Epicity scores with a shot to the body.
Turbo Epicity seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Flexy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Epicity throws a nice inside leg kick.
Epicity connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Flexy's hands.
Epicity thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flexy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Epicity displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flexy. #T4#
Epicity throws a leg kick but Flexy sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Flexy clinches with his opponent.
Epicity tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flexy's elbow. #BC2#
Epicity escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Epicity connects with a solid leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Flexy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flexy avoids the body shot from Epicity.
Flexy feinted with a counter takedown.
Epicity throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Epicity lands a nice looking body kick.
Epicity throws a low kick but Flexy avoids it.
Flexy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Epicity tries to avoid it but Flexy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Epicity to the ground. Epicity escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Flexy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Epicity.
Epicity has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice jab there from Epicity.
Nice shot lands for Epicity.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity misses with a body shot.
Epicity scores with a nice body kick.
Epicity misses the jab.
Flexy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
A low kick from Epicity misses #TD#
and Flexy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Epicity won't be happy with that.
Turbo Epicity has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Flexy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Epicity, who protects the arm well.
Epicity holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Epicity gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Epicity wants to get back to full guard.
Epicity is holding on to half guard well.
Epicity is looking for a sweep. Flexy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Epicity is still trying to improve position.
Epicity is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Flexy stalling away here and it's allowed Epicity to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Flexy won't allow Epicity to sweep him here.
Epicity controlling Flexy's posture.
Flexy trying to control but Epicity is working from the bottom.
Epicity pulls Flexy in close to prevent any damage.
Flexy wants to control from the top but Epicity keeps moving.
Epicity bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Flexy's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Epicity avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Epicity looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3##SUB#
Flexy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Epicity gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Epicity sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Flexy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Epicity sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU2#
Epicity decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Epicity throws a leg kick which misses Flexy's front leg but catches the back leg as Flexy tries to avoid it.
Dropkick Flexy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turbo Epicity is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Epicity connects with a right hand. Flexy shakes it off.
Flexy takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flexy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Epicity sprawls well. Epicity wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Flexy gets slowly back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Turbo Epicity comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Epicity winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 26:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turbo Epicity!

During a confident post fight interview, Turbo Epicity thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: PANDA 31     
Date:   Oct 12, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Epicity waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Choo.
Choo throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Choo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Epicity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Choo is looking to counter punch.
Choo walks into a straight right hand from Epicity.
Epicity moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Choo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Choo throws a body punch but Epicity moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Epicity on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Choo throws a shot from downtown. Epicity moves away and avoids it.
Epicity doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Epicity throws a low kick, looking for Choo's leg but Choo calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Choo lands a nice hook to Epicity's body. Epicity takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mew Choo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epicity lands a lovely overhand right.
Choo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Epicity avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Epicity misses with a low kick.
Nice shot by Choo.
Choo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Epicity.
Epicity steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Choo.
A little jabbing left from Epicity on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epicity dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Choo. That did some damage!
Epicity looks to score with a jab to the body but Choo is just out of range.
Epicity takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Choo is looking to wear down Epicity with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Epicity's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Choo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Epicity scrambles back to his feet.
Good exchange - Epicity coming out on top.
Epicity jabs Choo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Epicity throws out a leg kick but Choo moves out of range and Epicity only half commits. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Choo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Epicity tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Choo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Epicity misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Epicity letting Choo take a breather here.
Epicity looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Choo breaks the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Epicity.
Epicity misses with a low kick.
Choo throws a lazy uppercut
and Epicity finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Choo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epicity.
Choo misses the shot to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Epicity. Choo shrugs it off though.
Choo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Epicity.
Epicity takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Epicity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Choo.
Choo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Choo misses with a body punch
letting Epicity counter with a right hand.
Choo tries to clinch up.
Nice body punch from Epicity.
Nice uppercut lands for Choo. That snapped Epicity's head back.
Choo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Choo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Epicity lands with a straight right. Choo didn't see that one coming.
Epicity will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Choo throws a series of strikes that have Epicity backpedaling. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Choo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Epicity with a jab.
Choo throws a body punch but Epicity moves out of range.
Choo throws out a powerful jab.
Choo lands with a good body shot.
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Choo.
Epicity misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Choo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Epicity bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Choo misses with a body shot.
Epicity swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Epicity takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Choo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Turbo Epicity will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Epicity looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Choo misses with a right hand
and Epicity counters with a nice body kick.
Choo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Choo looks to score with a jab to the body but Epicity is just out of range.
Epicity takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Epicity doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Choo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Epicity counters with an inside leg kick.
Choo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Epicity connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Choo scrambles back to his feet.
Choo misses with a hook.
A nice side step and Epicity releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choo scores with a shot to the body.
Epicity lands with a hook. Choo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Choo tries to clinch up
and Epicity counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Choo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Choo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Epicity takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Epicity misses with an uppercut.
Choo darts in trying to clinch
and Epicity counters with a stiff right hand.
Choo throws a looping overhand right but Epicity ducks down to avoid it.
Epicity's jab looks to have found its range, popping Choo under the eye.
Epicity circles away from the clinch attempt.
Choo jabs Epicity to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Choo avoids a kick to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Choo misses its target.
A big left from Epicity misses.
Choo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epicity.
Epicity fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Choo.
Choo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Choo throws a hook but Epicity blocks it.
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Choo.
Choo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epicity is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Choo.
Choo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Choo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Epicity throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Choo misses with a jab to the body
and Epicity counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Epicity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Choo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Epicity.
Good work by Choo as he checks the leg kick.
Choo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Epicity.
Choo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Epicity swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Epicity appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Choo blocks a jab.
Epicity takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Choo misses with a body shot
and Epicity counters with a nice uppercut.
Choo moves out of range of the leg kick from Epicity.
Choo swings for the body but Epicity moves out of range. #CL#
Choo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Epicity lands a hook that snaps the head of Choo backwards.
Epicity works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Epicity throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Choos head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Choo misses with the head strike.
Epicity lands a left hand that snaps the head of Choo backwards. #TD#
Choo pulls Epicity into guard.
Epicity tries to free his leg and advance position but Choo is retaining full guard.
Epicity advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Epicity is working for a submission of some sort.
Epicity seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Epicity misses with a looping left.
Choo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Choo throws a poor cross that misses
and Epicity counters with a straight right hand.
Epicity misses with a body shot.
Choo misses with a body shot.
Epicity throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An attempted straight right counter from Choo misses the target.
Choo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Epicity misses with a straight left.
Epicity misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choo connects with a looping right hand.
Choo looks to score with a jab to the body but Epicity is just out of range.
Choo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Choo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Choo just misses with a punch to the body.
Choo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turbo Epicity seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Epicity takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Choo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epicity.
A shot to the body from Choo misses
enabling Epicity to counter with a crisp jab.
Choo lands with a nice body punch.
Choo walks into a straight right hand from Epicity.
Choo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Epicity throws out the jab.
It looked like Choo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Epicity takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Choo.
It seemed like Epicity was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Choo moves out of range as Epicity strikes.
Choo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Choo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Epicity. That's going to slow Choo down.
Choo throws a hook but Epicity blocks it.
Choo misses with an uppercut.
Choo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Epicity manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Epicity misses.
Choo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Choo throws the left hand but Epicity avoids the punch easily.
Epicity throws a low kick but Choo moves out of range easily.
Choo tries to bum rush Epicity with a series of wild strikes but Epicity uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Epicity! But no joy.
Epicity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epicity only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Choo misses with a hook. Epicity ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Epicity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Choo misses with a lunging right hand
and Epicity counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch lands to the side of Epicity 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Epicity moves forwards but Choo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Choo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Epicity lands an overhand right.
Choo looks to score with a jab to the body but Epicity is just out of range.
Epicity lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Choo scores with a hook to the body. Epicity takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Choo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Epicity was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Choo. Epicity does a little dance to reset his feet.
Choo misses the body punch
and Epicity counters with a left to the body.
Choo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T4#
Choo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Epicity can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epicity with a hook.
Epicity throws a hook but Choo blocks it.
It looked like Choo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Epicity looks for the body kick but Choo saw that one coming.
Mew Choo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turbo Epicity is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Epicity takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Choo tries to bum rush Epicity with a series of wild strikes but Epicity uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Choo misses with a hook. Epicity ducked under it nicely.
Epicity tries a quick counter leg kick but Choo is wise to it.
Epicity tests Choo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Epicity lands a glancing blow to the side of Choo's head.
Choo lands with a straight right. Epicity didn't see that one coming.

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 Mew Choo.
Well Epicity has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Turbo Epicity!

A victorious Turbo Epicity thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: PANDA 23     
Date:   Sep 25, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Epicity lands a jab to the nose.
Thomas misses with a left hand
letting Epicity counter with a right hand.
Epicity takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Epicity moves out of range easily.
Epicity feints a counter leg kick.
Jax Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thomas misses with a right hand
and Epicity makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thomas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Epicity cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Epicity slips under a jab.
Epicity flicks out a counter leg kick but Thomas steps away.
Thomas throws the left hand but Epicity avoids the punch easily.
Thomas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Epicity makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Epicity.
Epicity slips a straight right by Thomas.
Epicity blocks a jab.
Epicity looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Epicity defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#It looks like Jax Thomas has been cut.
Epicity connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thomas misses with a hook. Epicity ducked under it nicely. #T1#
A head kick by Thomas misses #KD2#
and Epicity counters with a head kick that drops Thomas to the mat! Thomas scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Thomas is rocked!
Thomas throws a lazy head kick
and Epicity counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thomas's knee momentarily.
Oh Thomas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thomas walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Epicity! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Turbo Epicity!
Turbo Epicity seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: PANDA 14     
Date:   Aug 25, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Langdon.
Langdon loads up on a big right hand but Epicity slips the punch.
Epicity thinks about countering with a head kick.
Langdon throws a body shot but no joy.
It appears Epicity was looking to counter with a kick there.
Epicity takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Epicity misses with a low kick.
Langdon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Langdon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Epicity looks to score with a jab to the body but Langdon is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Langdon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab, jab by Epicity - just one landing.
Epicity fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Epicity throws an overhand right that lands on Langdon's shoulder, as Langdon tries to avoid the shot.
Langdon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Epicity definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Langdon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Epicity displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Langdon throws out the jab.
Epicity is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Epicity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epicity misses with a head kick.
Epicity uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Langdon.
Langdon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Epicity throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Epicity.
Epicity drops his hands momentarily and Langdon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Epicity takes one to the chin there.
Langdon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Epicity lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Epicity throws a lazy uppercut
and Langdon counters with a right hand to the body.
Langdon throws a poor cross that misses
and Epicity makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Langdon throws a lazy uppercut
and Epicity counters with a low kick, right behind Langdon 's knee.
Langdon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Epicity counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Langdon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Langdon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Langdon takes a swing at Epicity's ribcage but misses.
Epicity leaves Langdon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Epicity thows a leg kick but Langdon checks it
and Langdon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Langdon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Langdon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Epicity. Epicity circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Langdon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Epicity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Langdon manages to avoid it.
Epicity cracks Langdon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Langdon misses.
Epicity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Langdon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Epicity had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Langdon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Epicity.
Langdon takes one to the side of the head.
Epicity ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Epicity uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Langdon.#T4#
Langdon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epicity.
Epicity throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Langdon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Langdon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Epicity throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Epicity waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Langdon.
Epicity staying out of range there.
Langdon misses with a looping right.
Epicity connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Langdon momentarily.
Langdon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It appears Epicity was looking to counter with a kick there.
Epicity takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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 Turbo Epicity will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Epicity misses with a hook.
Langdon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Langdon lands with a shot to the body.
Epicity throws a jab when Langdon was well out of range.
Langdon lands with a hook. Epicity tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Epicity slips a jab from Langdon.
Langdon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Langdon throws a hook to the side of Epicity's head but Epicity sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick by Epicity misses
and Epicity takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Epicity takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Langdon takes one to the side of the head.
Epicity throws a body shot but no joy.
Langdon throws a jab but it's blocked by Epicity.
Epicity misses with a hook. Langdon ducked under it nicely.
Epicity throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Langdon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Epicity makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Epicity misses.
Langdon scores with a nice right hand.
Langdon lands a nice shot that snaps Epicity's head back.
Epicity connects with a body shot that sends Langdon's belly button to the back.#T2#
A big left from Epicity misses.
Langdon looks to land a right hand but Epicity moved out of range.
Langdon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turbo Epicity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Epicity connects with a body shot.
Langdon moves out of range of the body kick.
Epicity scores with a jab. Langdon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Langdon looks to score with a jab to the body but Epicity is just out of range.
Langdon just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEpicity.
Epicity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jock Langdon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epicity has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Epicity there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turbo Epicity is winning the standup battle so far.
Epicity tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Langdon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Langdon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Epicity counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Langdon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Epicity counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Langdon misses with a body punch
and Epicity counters with a thumping low kick.
Langdon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epicity was well out of range. Poor timing from Langdon.
Epicity keeps Langdon at a distance using the push kick.
Epicity throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice cross by Langdon.
Epicity walks into a stiff left hand from Langdon.#T4#
Langdon misses with a body punch
enabling Epicity to counter with a crisp jab.
Langdon avoids the body shot from Epicity.
Epicity works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epicity connects with the punch.#ROC#Langdon is rocked!
Epicity cracks Langdon with a left hook right on the temple and Langdon goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Epicity lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Langdon is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Turbo Epicity!
Turbo Epicity took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm thrilled to get my hand raised by Herb Dean. There's always a chance he lets you die in here, so pulling off the win feels amazing. I'd like to thank my sponsors, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY and CONQUER, for their unwavering support. They're amazing. See you guys soon!'.

 

Event: PANDA 9     
Date:   Aug 07, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snitch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Snitch shoots in looking for a takedown but Epicity manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Snitch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Epicity lands a nice looking kick to the body. Snitch takes a step back to recover. #TD#
Snitch drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Epicity isn't going anywhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity is trying to escape the position but Snitch is controlling the position.
Epicity controls the position for a moment.#T1#
Epicity prevents Snitch from improving position.
Epicity is letting Snitch control him for a moment.
Epicity struggling a bit here.
Snitch scoring with punches and elbows.
The referee asks Snitch politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Snitch prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Epicity's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snitch tries to move to mount but Epicity blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Epicity's face as Snitch controls the position.
Epicity is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Snitch's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Epicity is holding on to half guard well.
Snitch perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Epicity is trying to get back to full guard.
Snitch sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snitch.
Epicity tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Snitch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Snitch drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Epicity controlling Snitch's posture.
Snitch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Snitch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Epicity is adopting a defensive guard.
Epicity looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Epicity wants to stand and escape but Snitch is having none of it.
Epicity keeping moving, preventing Snitch from controlling successfully.
Epicity keeping full guard, as Snitch tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Snitch misses with a takedown
and Epicity counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Snitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Epicity cracks a nice hook into Snitch's ribs.
Epicity misses the shot to the body.
Snitch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Epicity will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Turbo Epicity will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A punch combination from Snitch misses. #TD#
Epicity gets caught napping as Snitch dives in and scores a takedown. Epicity manages to retain guard.
Epicity is trying to control the position but Snitch postures up.
Snitch content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity has control of Snitch's left arm, preventing Snitch from doing any damage. #T1#
Let's hope that Epicity has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Snitch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Snitch wants to control from the top but Epicity keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Epicity defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Snitch.
Snitch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Snitch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Epicity's waist but Epicity gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Snitch off to one side.
Epicity throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Snitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Epicity lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Snitch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Snitch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Snitch appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Turbo Epicity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snitch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Epicity's waist but Epicity gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Snitch off to one side. #T2#
Snitch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Epicity throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Epicity throws a sloppy head kick
and Snitch counters with a stiff right hand.
Epicity swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Snitch.
A swing and a miss from Epicity.
Snitch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Epicity defends it nicely.
Snitch fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snitch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Snitch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Epicity's head backwards.
Snitch throws a poor cross that misses
and Snitch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snitch lands with a straight right. Epicity didn't see that one coming.
Epicity looks to score with a jab to the body but Snitch is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Snitch misses the target.
Snitch avoids the head kick by Epicity.
Snitch misses with a looping left.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Epicity manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Snitch misses.
Epicity ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Snitch moves in looking to clinch but Epicity pushes him off.
Epicity avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Epicity looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#TD#
Snitch closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Epicity to the mat! Epicity manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epicity has Snitch pulled in close to control his posture.
Snitch wants to control from the top but Epicity keeps moving.
Epicity not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snitch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snitch trying to control the position from guard on top but Epicity is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jon Snitch will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Snitch lands a lovely overhand right.
Epicity slips under a jab.
Epicity misses with a hook.
Snitch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Epicity counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Epicity closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Snitch darts in looking for a takedown but Epicity gets double underhooks and turns Snitch into the cage.
Epicity lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Snitch tries to clinch up but Epicity circles away and keeps his distance.
Epicity looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turbo Epicity seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snitch fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Snitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from Epicity.#ROC2#Snitch is rocked!#T1#
Snitch misses with a right hand
and Epicity counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Turbo Epicity!
After winning the bout, Turbo Epicity thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jon Snitch was interviewed post fight and said 'This loss will make me better, I will be back.'.

 

Event: ICS 14     
Date:   Mar 15, 2020
#R1#
Scorpion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epicity moves out of range of the strikes.
Epicity wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Epicity throws a hook but Scorpion blocks it.
Scorpion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epicity.
Scorpion backing away here, and Epicity unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Scorpion misses with a looping right.
Epicity waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scorpion.
Scorpion scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Epicity looks to score with a jab to the body but Scorpion is just out of range.
Epicity throws a right and a left that both miss.
Epicity tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Scorpion is able to avoid easily.
Epicity waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scorpion.
Epicity loads up on a big right hand but Scorpion slips the punch.
Scorpion is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Scorpion scores with a kick to the midsection.
Scorpion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epicity.
Scorpion misses with a looping right.
Scorpion digs a good body shot into Epicity's ribs.
Scorpion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Epicity misses with a hook. Scorpion ducked under it nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Scorpion lands a jab to the head.
Scorpion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epicity.#T1#
Epicity misses with a body punch
and Scorpion counters with a thumping low kick.
Scorpion keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Scorpion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Epicity.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big left from Scorpion misses.
Epicity defending well as Scorpion loads up on a big left hand.
Epicity throws a looping overhand right but Scorpion ducks down to avoid it.
Epicity fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scorpion looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Epicity keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scorpion.
Epicity misses the shot to the body.
Scorpion looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Epicity moves out of range as Scorpion strikes.
Scorpion moves forwards but Epicity connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Epicity loads up on a big right hand but Scorpion slips the punch.
Epicity takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circling - Scorpion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scorpion misses with a straight right.
Scorpion throws a big shot that misses.
Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epicity.
Epicity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scorpion manages to avoid it.
Epicity with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Scorpion throws out a loose jab but Epicity uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epicity staying out of range there.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scorpion throws a looping overhand right but Epicity ducks down to avoid it.
Epicity ducks under a wild hook from Scorpion.
Epicity looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Epicity throws a lazy body kick
and Scorpion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Epicity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scorpion was well out of range. Poor timing from Epicity.
Scorpion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scorpion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epicity manages to avoid it.
Epicity steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scorpion.
Scorpion missing with a left hand there. Epicity was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scorpion avoids the body shot from Epicity.
Scorpion checks the leg kick.
Epicity takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Epicity staying out of range there.
Epicity follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Epicity tries to clinch up.
Scorpion avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Scorpion misses with a looping right.
Epicity takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Scorpion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Epicity clinches.
Scorpion tries to throw a body punch but Epicity avoids it by throwing Scorpion back against the cage. #T3#
Epicity lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards. #BC2#
Epicity manages to break the clinch.
Scorpion avoids the head kick by Epicity.
Scorpion scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Epicity avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Scorpion misses its intended target.
Scorpion throws a lazy right hand but Epicity sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scorpion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Epicity counters with a left to the body.
Scorpion takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Epicity.
Epicity misses with a kick to the body.
Epicity has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Epicity does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Epicity keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Scorpion throws a sloppy body shot
and Epicity counters with a stiff right hand.
Epicity on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Scorpion lands a leg kick that knocks Epicity off balance momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Scorpion.
Scorpion checks a low kick from Epicity.
Epicity missing with a left hand there. Scorpion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scorpion on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Epicity loads up on a big right hand but Scorpion slips the punch.
Scorpion looks to land a left hand but Epicity moved out of range nicely.
Scorpion fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Epicity checks it well.
Epicity throws a lazy right hand but Scorpion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scorpion misses with a looping right.
Scorpion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Epicity connects with a leg kick. Scorpion looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Scorpion.
Epicity takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big left from Epicity misses.
Epicity fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Scorpion on the side of the head.
Epicity feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Scorpions jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Scorpion lands a slapping body shot.
Scorpion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Epicity sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scorpion lands an overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epicity throws a body shot but no joy.
Epicity throws a shot from downtown. Scorpion moves away and avoids it.
Scorpion connects with a solid leg kick.
Scorpion scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Epicity tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scorpion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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 Anderson Scorpion will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Epicity throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good work by Scorpion as he checks the leg kick.
Scorpion throws the left hand but Epicity avoids the punch easily.
Anderson Scorpion is winning the standup battle so far.
Epicity ducks under a wild hook from Scorpion.
Scorpion stuns Epicity with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from Scorpion misses its intended target.
Scorpion looks to land a left hand but Epicity moved out of range nicely.
Epicity misses with a body kick.
Epicity misses with a leg kick.
Scorpion lands a nice shot that snaps Epicity's head back.
Epicity cracks the inside of Scorpion's front leg.
Epicity throws a quick inside leg kick.
Scorpion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epicity manages to avoid it.
Scorpion with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Epicity avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Epicity ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Epicity gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scorpion.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epicity lunges at Scorpion with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scorpion's hand.
Some wild striking there from Epicity.
Scorpion swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scorpion swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Scorpion lands a glancing blow to the side of Epicity's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Epicity checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Scorpion moves out of range of the strikes.
Epicity ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scorpion moves away.
Anderson Scorpion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scorpion scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Scorpion misses the shot to the body.
Scorpion takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Epicity swings away with a body shot that misses
and Scorpion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Epicity throws a low kick but Scorpion moves out of range easily.
Scorpion looks to land a right hand but Epicity moved out of range.
Epicity misses with a body kick.
Good exchange - Scorpion coming out on top.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Epicity checks a leg kick.
Epicity throws a leg kick but Scorpion moved away.
It looked like Scorpion wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Scorpion lands a jab to the head.
Epicity ducks right into an uppercut from Scorpion.
Scorpion shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from Scorpion misses the target.
Scorpion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Epicity can do to turn this around?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Scorpion throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Epicity. That's going to slow Scorpion down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scorpion. Epicity does a little dance to reset his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Epicity blocks the leg kick.
Scorpion swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Epicity.
Epicity throws out a loose jab but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Epicity blocks the low kick.
Scorpion misses with a looping left.
Epicity throws a jab but it's blocked by Scorpion.
Scorpion pivots, looking for a leg kick but Epicity is out of range and Scorpion settles back down.
Scorpion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epicity.
Epicity misses with a hook. Scorpion ducked under it nicely.
Scorpion ducks under a wild hook from Epicity.
Epicity scores with a jab to the jaw.
Epicity walks into a left hand.
Epicity is looking to clinch.
Scorpion lands a jab to Epicity's midsection.
Epicity steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scorpion.
Scorpion darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Scorpion swings for the body but Epicity moves out of range.
Scorpion misses with a body shot. #T3#
Epicity loads up on a big right hand but Scorpion slips the punch.
Epicity avoids a kick to the body.
Epicity scores with a kick to the body.
Scorpion lands with a straight right. Epicity didn't see that one coming.
Scorpion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scorpion throws a nice inside leg kick.
Epicity tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Scorpion is able to avoid easily.
Scorpion wants to land a leg kick but Epicity is out of range.
Scorpion slips under a jab from Epicity.
Scorpion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epicity manages to avoid it.
Scorpion avoids the body shot from Epicity.
Epicity fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scorpion has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Scorpion throws a leg kick but Epicity moved away.
Scorpion throws a leg kick that misses.
Scorpion lands a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Scorpion checks a leg kick.
Scorpion appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Scorpion scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Scorpion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Epicity.
Epicity let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Epicity thuds a left hand into Scorpion's body.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Epicity walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Epicity misses the jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Scorpion lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Epicity has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Epicity and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Epicity throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Epicity throws the left hand but Scorpion avoids the punch easily.
Scorpion avoids the body shot from Epicity.
Epicity lands a leg kick that knocks Scorpion off balance momentarily.
Epicity looks to throw the jab but Scorpion is out of range.
Scorpion lands with a shot to the body.
Scorpion with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Epicity steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scorpion.
Epicity lunges at Scorpion with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scorpion's hand.
Scorpion misses the jab.
Epicity was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Scorpion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Epicity.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epicity looks to land a left hand but Scorpion moved out of range nicely.
Epicity misses with a wild body shot.
Scorpion throws a jab but it's blocked by Epicity.
Scorpion jabs at Epicity's body.
Scorpion throws an overhand right that lands on Epicity's shoulder, as Epicity tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Scorpion dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Epicity swings for the body but Scorpion moves out of range.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scorpion.
Epicity swings widly with a right hand
letting Scorpion counter with a right hand.
Scorpion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epicity.
Epicity misses with a straight left.
Scorpion throws a quick inside leg kick.
Epicity checks a leg kick.
Scorpion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Epicity.
Nice defenses there by Epicity.
Epicity was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Epicity misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Scorpion misses the target.
Scorpion misses with a looping right.
Scorpion gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Epicity looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Scorpion lands a nice looking body shot.
Epicity misses with a looping left.
Scorpion was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Epicity uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scorpion.
Epicity lands a nice looking body shot.
Epicity lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scorpion misses with a looping left.
Scorpion checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Scorpion swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Epicity slips under a jab from Scorpion.
A solid leg kick lands there for Scorpion.
Epicity takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Scorpion throws a leg kick but Epicity checks it.
Epicity lands a front kick.
Scorpion misses with a body shot.
Scorpion fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Epicity is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Epicity on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Scorpion checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Scorpion misses the target.
Scorpion misses with an uppercut. Epicity saw that one coming.
Epicity's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Scorpion throws out a leg kick but Epicity moves out of range and Scorpion only half commits.
Epicity lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Scorpion throws a hook but Epicity blocks it.
Epicity avoids the body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Epicity pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut there from Scorpion.
Epicity throws the left hand but Scorpion avoids the punch easily.
Epicity keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scorpion.
Epicity flicks out a counter leg kick but Scorpion steps away.#T2#
Epicity walks into a stiff left hand from Scorpion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epicity lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big left from Scorpion misses.
Scorpion blocks the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Scorpion.
Epicity ducks under a wild hook from Scorpion.
Epicity tried to score with a low kick but Scorpion checks it.
Epicity with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Scorpion to score with a decent uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Scorpion.
It seemed like Epicity was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Epicity throws a leg kick but Scorpion sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Scorpion was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Epicity loads up on a big right hand but Scorpion slips the punch.
Epicity throws a hook but Scorpion avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Scorpion.
Scorpion misses with an uppercut. Epicity saw that one coming.
Epicity misses with a body shot.
Scorpion is looking to counter punch.
Epicity swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Scorpion counters with a straight right hand.
Scorpion jabs Epicity to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Epicity throws a half hearted mid kick.
Epicity slips a straight right by Scorpion.#T3#
Epicity stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Scorpion.
Epicity throws a big shot that misses.
Scorpion takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Epicity misses.
Scorpion loads up on a big right hand but Epicity slips the punch.
Epicity thuds his right hand into Scorpion's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Epicity fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Scorpion is out of range.
Epicity looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Epicity moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Epicity waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scorpion.
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scorpion.
Epicity pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Scorpion misses.
Scorpion connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Epicity.
Scorpion throwing a counter right hand but Epicity manages to avoid it.
Scorpion looks to throw the jab but Epicity is out of range.
Scorpion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Scorpion slips a jab from Epicity.
Epicity throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Epicity changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Epicity takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Scorpion misses with a low kick as Epicity jumps back.
Epicity checks a low kick from Scorpion.
Epicity is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Scorpion with a body shot.
Scorpion fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Epicity has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Epicity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Epicity. Beautiful body shot.
Epicity throws a low kick but it's checked well by Scorpion.
Epicity throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scorpion was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Scorpion.
Epicity appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Scorpion lands with a thumping leg kick.
Epicity is looking to land body kicks.
Epicity takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A chopping leg kick lands by Scorpion.
Scorpion connects with a crisp jab.
Epicity scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scorpion throws a low kick but Epicity moves out of range easily.
Turbo Epicity has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Epicity moves forwards but Scorpion connects with a nice, crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Scorpion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scorpion, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Scorpion!

Anderson Scorpion decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Turbo Epicity had this to say: 'Good job on you to get through these skills.'.

 

Event: ICS 10     
Date:   Feb 26, 2020
#R1#
Epicity misses with an uppercut.
Epicity slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Epicity throws a shot to the body.
Malverde lands a nice shot to the body.
Malverde looks to land a body kick but Epicity moved away.
Malverde throws a hook to the side of Epicity's head but Epicity sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malverde jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Epicity throws the left hand but Malverde avoids the punch easily.
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malverde.
Malverde throws the kick towards the body but Epicity avoids it.
Epicity tries to land a leg kick but Malverde saw it coming and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Epicity throws a leg kick
enabling Malverde to counter with a crisp jab.
Malverde 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.
Epicity throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Epicity misses with a low kick.
Epicity throws a hook but Malverde avoids it easily.
Epicity defending well as Malverde loads up on a big left hand.
Malverde misses the jab.
Malverde takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malverde pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malverde checks a leg kick.
Epicity attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Epicity moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Epicity smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Malverde shoots in but no luck this time.
Malverde misses with an uppercut. Epicity saw that one coming.
Epicity was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Epicity blocks a jab.
Epicity does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A solid body kick from Epicity.
Epicity walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Malverde checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Epicity blocks a jab.
Epicity throws a jab when Malverde was well out of range.
Malverde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epicity lands a jab to the nose.
Malverde connects with a single shot there.
Epicity takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good exchange - Malverde coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epicity takes one to the side of the head.
Epicity throws a low kick but Malverde moves out of range easily.
Malverde throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Epicity finds it's way through Malverde's defenses. #T2#
Epicity tries to close the distance and clinch but Malverde swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Epicity paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Malverde fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Epicity takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Epicity uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Malverde has time to react.
Epicity has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Malverde as he connects with a hook.
Epicity looks to throw the jab but Malverde is out of range.
Epicity lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Epicity throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Malverde misses the target.
Epicity uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malverde.
A swing and a miss from Malverde.
Malverde misses with an uppercut.
Malverde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malverde is looking to counter punch.
Malverde has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Epicity finds it's way round the side to connect with Malverde's head.
Epicity misses with a kick to the body.
Malverde thuds his shin into the meat of Epicity's side.
Malverde throws a hook but Epicity blocks it.
Epicity lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Epicity moves out of range as Malverde throws a body kick.
Malverde looks to throw the jab but Epicity is out of range.
Malverde takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malverde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epicity.
Malverde fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Malverde moves out of range as Epicity strikes.
Malverde throws the left hand but Epicity avoids the punch easily.
Malverde slips under a jab from Epicity.
Malverde is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Epicity throws a hook but Malverde avoids it easily.
Epicity throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Malverde misses with a hook. Epicity ducked under it nicely.
Malverde misses with a body punch
and Epicity counters with a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Malverde there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Malverde checks the leg kick.
Malverde blocks a jab.
Epicity blocks a jab.
Epicity throws a sloppy head kick and Malverde moves out of range easily.
Malverde looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Malverde takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
Epicity blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malverde takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Malverde gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Epicity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malverde. Epicity does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malverde dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Epicity. That did some damage!
Malverde misses with a wild body shot.
Malverde misses the jab.
Malverde moves out of range of the body kick.
Malverde drops his hands momentarily and Epicity takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Malverde scores with a shot to the body.
Epicity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epicity tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malverde looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epicity throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Epicity throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Malverde throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Turbo Epicity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Malverde changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Epicity looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Turbo Epicity will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Malverde lands a nice hook to Epicity's body. Epicity takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malverde moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Epicity misses with a hook.
Malverde throws a jab when Epicity was well out of range.
Epicity is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Malverde with a body shot.
Nice body kick there by Epicity.
Malverde on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malverde. Epicity does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malverde misses with a hook
letting Epicity counter with a right hand.
Epicity throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jab by Malverde.
Malverde takes a swing at Epicity's ribcage but misses.
Malverde throws an off balance right hand
letting Epicity counter with a right hand.
Malverde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malverde is looking to counter punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Epicity. That's going to slow Malverde down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malverde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malverde throws a right hand that misses
and Epicity counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Epicity tries to land a front kick but Malverde steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Malverde blocks a jab.
Epicity throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Epicity stuns Malverde with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Epicity keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malverde.
Epicity looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Epicity throws a front kick aimed at Malverde's knee but Malverde avoids it well.
Epicity connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Malverde's hands.
Epicity connects with a leg kick. Malverde looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Epicity takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malverde displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Epicity throws out the jab.
Epicity walks into a jab.
Epicity avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Epicity tries a quick counter leg kick but Malverde is wise to it.
Malverde tries a low kick but Epicity avoids it.
Epicity throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Malverde misses with a double jab.
Malverde throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Epicity throws a jab but it's blocked by Malverde.
Jab by Epicity.
Epicity lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epicity just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Malverde gets a takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Malverde in particular looking to stall.#T2##SUB#
Malverde is working for an americana but Epicity has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Malverde was thinking about the submission.
Malverde stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Epicity swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Epicity really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Malverde. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Malverde pushes down on Epicity's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Epicity controlling the position well.
Epicity wants to control but Malverde is keeping busy. #SUB#
Epicity is defending against the submission attempts here by Malverde.
Malverde is controlling the pace. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Epicity trying to control from the bottom.
Epicity wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malverde stalling away here and it's allowed Epicity to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Malverde tries to free his leg and advance position but Epicity is retaining full guard.
Malverde controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Epicity keeping moving, preventing Malverde from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Epicity throws a leg kick which misses Malverde's front leg but catches the back leg as Malverde tries to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Malverde.
Epicity misses the shot to the body.
Malverde ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Epicity misses with a low kick.
Malverde swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Epicity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Epicity pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Epicity feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malverde's calf.
Epicity looks to land a body kick but Malverde moved away.
Epicity takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Malverde looks to land a right hand but Epicity moved out of range.
Epicity throws a low kick but Malverde moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Epicity throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epicity takes a swing at Malverde's ribcage but misses.
Epicity jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Malverde looks to land a left hand but Epicity moved out of range nicely.
Epicity misses with a low kick.
Epicity misses the jab.#T1#
Malverde loads up on a big right hand but Epicity slips the punch.
Epicity throws out a counter right but Malverde avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Epicity misses.
Malverde defending well as Epicity loads up on a big left hand.
Epicity misses with a left hand
and Malverde cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Epicity defending well as Malverde loads up on a big left hand.
Epicity steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malverde.
Epicity scores with a hook to the body. Malverde takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Epicity keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malverde.
Malverde throws an overhand right that lands on Epicity's shoulder, as Epicity tries to avoid the shot.
Epicity jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Epicity jabs Malverde to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Epicity blocks a jab.
Turbo Epicity seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Epicity swings for the body but Malverde moves out of range.
Malverde swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Epicity counters with a body kick that stops Malverde in his tracks momentarily.
Epicity moves away from the strike by Malverde.
Epicity avoids the body shot from Malverde.
Epicity misses the shot to the body.
Malverde cracks a nice hook into Epicity's ribs.
Jesus Malverde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Epicity finds it's way through Malverde's defenses.
Epicity tries to score with a low kick but Malverde moves his leg out of the way.
Malverde takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Malverde lands a head kick. Epicity smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A punch lands to the side of Malverde 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Malverde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malverde misses with a right hand
and Epicity connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A leg kick checked by Malverde.#CL#
Malverde moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epicity. #BC2#
Epicity manages to break the clinch.
Malverde tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Epicity manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Epicity doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Epicity moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Epicity throws a hook to the side of Malverde's head but Malverde sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malverde misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Epicity on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malverde looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Epicity getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Epicity tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Malverde.#T3#
Malverde fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Epicity looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Malverde takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Malverde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Epicity.
Epicity tries to score with a low kick but Malverde moves his leg out of the way.
Malverde was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Malverde uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Epicity.
Malverde throws the kick towards the body but Epicity avoids it.
Epicity misses with a straight left.
Epicity lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A decent looking cross lands there for Epicity.
Malverde misses with a straight left.
Malverde listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Malverde throws an overhand right that lands on Epicity's shoulder, as Epicity tries to avoid the shot.
Epicity feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malverde's calf.
Epicity lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Malverde will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Malverde throws out a loose jab but Epicity uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malverde misses with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epicity takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Malverde misses the jab.
Epicity loads up on a big right hand but Malverde slips the punch.
Malverde swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Malverde.
A big right from Epicity misses.
Malverde looks for the body kick but Epicity saw that one coming.
Epicity stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Malverde misses with a wild body shot.
Malverde displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Epicity throws out the jab.
Epicity catches Malverde with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheers as Epicity lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malverde doesn't seem phased though.
Malverde throws a jab but it's blocked by Epicity.
Epicity keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malverde.
Epicity slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epicity works Malverde's body with a nice hook.
Malverde throws a big shot that misses.
Malverde moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Turbo Epicity is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Epicity dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Turbo Epicity comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Epicity winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turbo Epicity!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Turbo Epicity waved his t-shirt featuring Pit Bull Development's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: ICS 8     
Date:   Feb 12, 2020
#R1#
Snorten misses the jab.
Snorten digs a good body shot into Epicity's ribs.
Snorten throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Epicity.
Epicity has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Snorten doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Snorten throws an off balance right hand
and Epicity counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Epicity scores with a nice right hand.
Snorten checks the leg kick.
Snorten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snorten ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Epicity lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice body kick from Epicity.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epicity misses with a kick to the body.
Snorten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Epicity lands a nice shot to the body.
Snorten checks a low kick from Epicity.
Snorten feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Turbo Epicity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snorten swings for the body but Epicity moves out of range.
A big left from Snorten misses.
Snorten slips a straight right by Epicity.#T1#
Epicity throws a looping overhand right but Snorten ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Snorten.
Turbo Epicity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snorten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epicity.
Snorten is looking to counter punch.
Snorten cracks Epicity with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Snorten misses with a hook.
Snorten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Epicity scoring well with a low kick there.
We've been hearing reports that Snorten has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Epicity missing with a left hand there. Snorten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Epicity lands a lovely overhand right.
Epicity throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Snorten counters by moving into the clinch.
Epicity is trying to break the clinch but Snorten has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Epicity breaks the clinch.
A jab from Epicity finds it's way through Snorten's defenses.
Snorten misses with a wild body shot.
Epicity drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Epicity connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snorten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Snorten misses.
Epicity takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
Snorten throws a leg kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Snorten - just one landing.
Epicity scores with a jab. Snorten acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Epicity is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Snorten on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Epicity. Epicity obviously looking to wear him down.
Epicity slips under a jab.
Snorten misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A big right from Snorten misses.
Epicity pivots, looking for a leg kick but Snorten is out of range and Epicity settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Epicity. Snorten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snorten shoots in looking for a takedown but Epicity manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Snorten's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snorten.
Epicity misses with a hook.
Snorten takes one to the chin there.
Snorten takes a kick to the side of the head.
Snorten scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Epicity throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Snorten sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Snorten slips under a jab from Epicity.
Epicity cracks the inside of Snorten's front leg.
Snorten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Epicity lands a lovely overhand right.
Snorten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Epicity throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snorten misses with a looping left.
A big right from Epicity misses.
Snorten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Epicity replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Snorten blocks it well.
Good exchange - Snorten coming out on top.
Epicity throws a leg kick but Snorten checks it.
Snorten shoots in and drives through. Epicity sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rip Snorten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Epicity is looking to slow Snorten down with leg kicks.
Epicity scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Epicity misses.
Epicity dips to his left and cracks Snorten with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snorten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epicity manages to avoid it.#T4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Epicity.
Epicity moves away from the strike by Snorten.
Epicity tries a head kick but it misses.
Snorten on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Epicity. Epicity obviously looking to wear him down.
Snorten connects with a leg kick. Epicity looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Epicity lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Epicity - just one landing.
Epicity rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Snorten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Epicity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epicity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snorten throws a low kick, looking for Epicity's leg but Epicity calmly moves out of range.
Snorten swings for the body but Epicity moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Snorten scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epicity uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snorten.
Epicity tests Snorten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Snorten misses.
Snorten throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity dominated that round.
That's time! Snorten's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Epicity misses with a straight right.
Epicity wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Snorten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Epicity.
Epicity looks to land a left hand but Snorten moved out of range nicely.
Epicity fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Snorten checks it well.
Snorten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Epicity.
Epicity feints a counter leg kick.
Good work by Snorten as he checks the leg kick.
Epicity throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Snorten counters by clinching up.
A shot in the inside from Snorten.
A nice left hand lands by Snorten.
Snorten lands a hook that snaps the head of Epicity backwards.
A short right from Epicity on the inside.
Snorten drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Epicity gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Epicity breaks from the clinch.
Snorten misses with a lunging right hand
and Epicity cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Epicity connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Epicity connects with a right hand. Snorten shakes it off.
Epicity walks forward, straight into a front kick from Snorten.
Epicity jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snorten slips a jab from Epicity.
A jab from Epicity does it's job there.
Epicity lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Snorten takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Snorten looks to land a right hand but Epicity moved out of range.
Epicity slips a jab from Snorten.
Snorten throws a hook but Epicity avoids it easily.
Turbo Epicity seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snorten misses with a straight left.
Epicity slips a straight right by Snorten.
Snorten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Epicity loads up on a big right hand but Snorten slips the punch.
Snorten throwing a counter right hand but Epicity manages to avoid it.
Snorten stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Epicity.
Epicity scores with a hook to the body. Snorten takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Snorten misses.
A shot to the body from Epicity misses #CL#
and Snorten counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2##BC2#
Epicity breaks from the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Epicity checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Epicity throws a good cross that connects.
Snorten tests Epicity's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Epicity cracks Snorten with a good jab.
Snorten loads up on a big right hand but Epicity slips the punch.
Epicity stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Snorten.
Snorten lands a slapping body shot.
Snorten chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Epicity can pounce on him.
Snorten misses with a hook. Epicity ducked under it nicely.
Epicity is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Snorten with a body shot.
Snorten takes one to the chin there.
Nice body kick there by Epicity.
A cross from Snorten lands.
Snorten looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Epicity is fending him off so far but Snorten persists. Nope, Epicity circles away and we're back to standing.
Epicity tries a quick counter leg kick but Snorten is wise to it.
Epicity avoids the body shot from Snorten.
Epicity scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Epicity misses with a body shot.
Snorten wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Epicity lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Epicity lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Epicity will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big right from Epicity misses.
Snorten just misses with a punch to the body.
Snorten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Snorten misses.
Snorten is looking to chop away at Epicity's legs.
Snorten pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Epicity throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Snorten counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Epicity tries to break free but Snorten pushes him back against the cage.
Epicity lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Snorten is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Epicity is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rip Snorten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snorten misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Epicity's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Epicity feints and then cracks Snorten's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Snorten down. #T4#
Epicity loads up on a big right hand but Snorten slips the punch.
Snorten checks a low kick from Epicity.
Epicity tests Snorten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Snorten is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snorten cracks Epicity with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Epicity jabs at Snorten's body.
Epicity uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snorten.
A solid leg kick lands there for Epicity.
Epicity misses with a low kick as Snorten jumps back.
Epicity misses with a looping right.
Snorten moves out of range of the leg kick from Epicity.
Epicity has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Epicity dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Snorten. That did some damage!
Epicity throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epicity takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Epicity moves away from the strike by Snorten.
Epicity is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Snorten drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Epicity jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Snorten looks to throw the jab but Epicity is out of range.
Epicity lands a nice looking body shot.
Epicity throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snorten stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Epicity throws a hook to the side of Snorten's head but Snorten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Epicity takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Snorten is looking to land body kicks.
Snorten checks a leg kick nicely.
Snorten throws a leg kick that is checked
and Epicity cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Epicity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snorten was well out of range. Poor timing from Epicity.
Snorten misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Epicity.
Epicity lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Epicity moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snorten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snorten misses with a double jab.
Epicity with a hook.
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snorten. #T1#
Epicity connects with a solid leg kick.
Epicity throws a lazy right hand but Snorten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Snorten looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Snorten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Epicity.
Snorten throws a leg kick but Epicity sees it coming and moves out of range.
Snorten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snorten misses the shot to the body.
Epicity listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Snorten throws a jab when Epicity was well out of range.
Snorten just misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity lands a really nice looking cross but Snorten seems unphased.
Snorten misses with a wild body shot.
Epicity connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Epicity uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snorten.
A little jabbing left from Epicity on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epicity bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Epicity throws a nice inside leg kick.
Epicity checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD#
Snorten fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Epicity to the ground. Snorten is now in Epicity's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snorten throws an elbow that misses. Epicity uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Snorten's guard. Nice move by Epicity!#REVB#
Epicity wants to control from the top but Snorten keeps moving.
Snorten 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.
Epicity is pushing down on Snorten's leg trying to pass to half guard. Snorten is fighting to maintain full guard but Epicity has managed to sneak the leg through.
Epicity wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snorten keeps working.
Epicity wants to free his trapped foot but Snorten is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Epicity content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Snorten wants to get back to full guard.
Snorten is working hard here to advance position.
Rip Snorten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snorten won't allow Epicity to pass to mount.
Snorten is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Epicity works his way into side control.
Epicity staying calm.
Snorten is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Epicity's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Snorten wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Snorten looking for submissions off his back.
Turbo Epicity is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Snorten punching from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Turbo Epicity comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Epicity winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turbo Epicity!

Turbo Epicity made sure to mention his sponsor, Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview.

 

Event: ICS 3     
Date:   Jan 15, 2020
#R1#
Snorten misses with a body kick.
Epicity throws a jab but it's blocked by Snorten.
Epicity throws a low kick but Snorten moves out of range easily.
Epicity misses with an uppercut.
Snorten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snorten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Epicity - just one landing.
Snorten scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Epicity connects with a leg kick. Snorten looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Snorten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rip Snorten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snorten misses with a jab to the body
and Epicity counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Snorten misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Epicity ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snorten throws a big shot that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Snorten has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Epicity attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Snorten takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Snorten.
Snorten lands with a good body shot.
Snorten misses with a hook
and Epicity counters with a straight right hand.
Turbo Epicity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Epicity bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Snorten connects with a body shot.
Epicity wants to land a leg kick but Snorten is out of range.
Snorten comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Snorten misses with an uppercut. Epicity saw that one coming.
Epicity steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Snorten misses with a leg kick.
Epicity takes a swing at Snorten's ribcage but misses.
Epicity takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Snorten cracks the inside of Epicity's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snorten stuns Epicity with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Snorten throws an overhand right that lands on Epicity's shoulder, as Epicity tries to avoid the shot.
Epicity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snorten was well out of range. Poor timing from Epicity.#T2#
Epicity throws a low kick but it's checked well by Snorten.
Epicity throws a shot from downtown. Snorten moves away and avoids it.
Snorten appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab from Snorten does it's job there.
Snorten throws an off balance right hand
and Epicity counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Snorten thinking.
Epicity getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Epicity missing with a left hand there. Snorten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snorten lands with a right hand.
Epicity takes a swing at Snorten's ribcage but misses.
Epicity slips under a jab from Snorten.
Epicity steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Snorten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snorten moves out of range as Epicity throws a body kick.
Snorten throws a front kick aimed at Epicity's knee but Epicity avoids it well.
Epicity misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Snorten fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Epicity to the ground. Snorten is now in Epicity's guard.
Snorten postures up in Epicity's guard and throws a big left but Epicity blocks it. #T3#
Snorten throws a strike but Epicity rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Epicity preventing the sweep.
Epicity is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Snorten trying to strike off his back.
Epicity wants to control from the top but Snorten keeps moving.
Epicity preventing the sweep.
Snorten looking to control.
Epicity won't allow Snorten to sweep him here.
Snorten wants to improve his position but instead Epicity has moved into half guard. #T4#
Snorten is positioning himself well to prevent Epicity advancing to mount.
Snorten is trying to get back to full guard.
Snorten trying to control here.
Snorten is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Epicity controlling the action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
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 Rip Snorten will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Snorten blocks a head kick by Epicity.
Epicity fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Snorten sizes up Epicity with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Snorten looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Epicity.
Epicity throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Snorten on the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Snorten. That's going to slow Epicity down.
Snorten misses with a body shot.
Snorten lands a jab-cross combination.
Epicity connects with a jab.
Epicity turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snorten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Snorten scores with a sloppy right hand. Epicity should have avoided that one.
Snorten misses with a hook
and Epicity counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Snorten finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Snorten checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Snorten tried to counter with a leg kick but Epicity avoided it.#T1#
Snorten scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rip Snorten is winning the standup battle so far.
Epicity throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Epicity staying out of range there.
Epicity cracks Snorten with an open hand slap.
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snorten.
Epicity pivots, looking for a leg kick but Snorten is out of range and Epicity settles back down.
Snorten throws a hook but Epicity blocks it.
Snorten slips under a jab.
Epicity checks a leg kick.
Snorten throws a shot from downtown. Epicity moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Epicity on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epicity lands a glancing blow to the side of Snorten's head.
Snorten throws a combination that misses
and Epicity cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snorten misses the shot to the body.
Epicity lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T2#
Snorten fails with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epicity lands a really nice looking cross but Snorten seems unphased.
Snorten throws a front kick aimed at Epicity's knee but Epicity avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Epicity! But no joy.
Epicity looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab from Snorten.
Snorten throws the left hand but Epicity avoids the punch easily.
Snorten throws a leg kick that is checked
and Epicity cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snorten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epicity.
Epicity checks a low kick from Snorten.
A little jabbing left from Epicity on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Snorten is looking to slow Epicity down with leg kicks.
Snorten jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Epicity moves away from the strike by Snorten.
Epicity throws a quick inside leg kick.
Epicity walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Epicity lands a nice looking body shot.
Epicity connects with a right hand. Snorten shakes it off.
Epicity has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Snorten throws the left hand but Epicity avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Snorten misses the target.
Epicity misses with a straight right.
Snorten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Epicity misses with a body shot.
Epicity throws a front kick that sends Snorten stumbling back into the cage.
Snorten throws a body shot but no joy.
Snorten throws a jab when Epicity was well out of range.
Epicity lands a slapping body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Epicity. #T4#
Snorten loads up on a big right hand but Epicity slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epicity thuds his right hand into Snorten's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Epicity checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A swing and a miss from Epicity.
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epicity moves away.
Epicity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epicity ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Epicity misses.
Epicity moves out of range of the strikes.
Epicity throws a big shot that misses.
Snorten looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Epicity throws a chopping leg kick but Snorten manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Snorten misses with a hook.
Snorten dodges the punch combination from Epicity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Turbo Epicity will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Snorten throws a leg kick
and Epicity counters with a nice uppercut.
Epicity scores with a hook to the body. Snorten takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Snorten jabs Epicity to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Snorten is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Epicity misses with a hook.
Snorten will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Snorten lands a nice looking body shot.
Snorten throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Snorten there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Snorten missing with a left hand there. Epicity was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snorten moves forwards but Epicity connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Snorten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snorten doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epicity uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snorten.
Epicity lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Epicity avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Epicity lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Epicity throws a body punch but Snorten moves out of range.
Snorten chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Snorten scores with a shot to the body.
Epicity on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Epicity slips under a jab.
Epicity connects with a jab.
Epicity misses the shot to the body.
Snorten walks into a left hand.
Snorten looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Snorten misses with a lunging right hand
and Epicity counters with a stiff right hand.
Epicity lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Epicity leaves Snorten with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Snorten looks to land a right hand but Epicity moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snorten takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Epicity connects with the punch.
Snorten keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Snorten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Epicity moves away from the strike by Snorten.
Epicity stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Epicity wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rip Snorten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snorten ducks under a wild hook from Epicity.
Epicity just misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity lands a really nice looking cross but Snorten seems unphased.
Epicity keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snorten.
Nice straight punches there by Snorten. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Snorten.
Epicity fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Snorten defending well as Epicity loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Snorten misses with an uppercut. Epicity saw that one coming.
Epicity misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snorten on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Epicity cracks Snorten with an open hand slap.
Snorten throws a right hand that Epicity ducks under and follows up with a left that Epicity also avoids with ease.
Epicity attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Snorten does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Epicity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snorten manages to avoid it.
Snorten getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Epicity fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Snorten.
Snorten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snorten is looking to slow Epicity down with leg kicks.
Epicity throws a shot from downtown. Snorten moves away and avoids it.
Epicity on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Epicity getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Epicity misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epicity lands a really nice looking cross but Snorten seems unphased.
Snorten swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Epicity.
Epicity uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Snorten shoots for a double leg takedown but Epicity sprawls well. He's pushed Snorten's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Snorten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epicity manages to avoid it.
Epicity lunges at Snorten with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Snorten's hand.
Snorten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Epicity.
Epicity throws a shot to the body.
Snorten takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Snorten missing with a left hand there. Epicity was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snorten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Epicity's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Epicity checks a leg kick.
Epicity let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Turbo Epicity comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Epicity has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: Pride FC 68     
Date:   Dec 18, 2019
#R1#
Epicity misses with a hook. Hawtry ducked under it nicely.
Hawtry tries to counter with a takedown but Epicity is quick to defend against it.
Epicity will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Epicity uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawtry.
Hawtry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Epicity takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hawtry blocks the body kick.
Hawtry looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Epicity missing with a left hand there. Hawtry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Epicity thows a leg kick but Hawtry checks it #TD#
so Hawtry counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hawtry connects with a couple of short punches.
Epicity utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawtry wants to control from the top but Epicity keeps moving.
Epicity pulls Hawtry in close to his closed guard and prevents Hawtry from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hawtry looking to sit in guard and control but Epicity gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Hawtry is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Epicity wants to control but Hawtry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hawtry is trying to control. Epicity wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Epicity keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hawtry lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Hawtry sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hawtry is trying to control. Epicity wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hawtry sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Epicity defending well though.
Hawtry has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Epicity has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hawtry is working away from the top position though.
Epicity works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hawtry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Epicity wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Epicity is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Epicity holds on and takes a little breather.
Hawtry postures up and lands a big shot to Epicity's brow.
Epicity not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Epicity avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hawtry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Epicity controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big right from Epicity misses.
Hawtry lands a lovely overhand right.
Hawtry has his takedown stuffed
and Hawtry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Hawtry moves out of range as Epicity strikes.
Nice cross by Epicity.
Epicity cracks the inside of Hawtry's front leg.
Epicity has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hawtry punishes Epicity's body with a nice straight punch.
Hawtry fails with the takedown.
Epicity throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawtry gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Epicity.
Hawtry lands a jab to Epicity's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawtry connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hawtry ducks under a wild hook from Epicity.
Epicity avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawtry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Hawtry dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawtry.
Epicity misses with an uppercut
and Hawtry counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hawtry shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Epicity scores with a nice body kick.
Hawtry uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Epicity has time to react.
Hawtry tries to move into range but Epicity moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hawtry scores with a hook to the body. Epicity takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Epicity takes one to the chin there.
Hawtry fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Epicity avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawtry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawtry throws a body punch but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawtry.
Hawtry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Epicity can do to turn this around?#T1#
Epicity slips a jab from Hawtry.
Epicity thows a left - swing and a miss!
Epicity is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawtry.
Hawtry throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawtry misses with a right hand
and Epicity counters with a left to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Epicity - that will leave a mark!
Epicity bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hawtry ducks under a wild hook from Epicity.
Hawtry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Epicity.
Epicity throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawtry.
Hawtry fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hawtry misses with a wild body shot.
Hawtry is looking to wear down Epicity with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hawtry throws a right hand that misses
and Hawtry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Epicity swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Epicity scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hawtry in his tracks.
Turbo Epicity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawtry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawtry.
Hawtry appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hawtry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epicity manages to avoid it.
Hawtry throws a jab but it's blocked by Epicity.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Epicity.
Hawtry misses the shot to the body.
Hawtry lands a slapping body shot.
Turbo Epicity seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hawtry lands a head shot.
Epicity cracks Hawtry with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Epicity.
Hawtry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epicity manages to avoid it.
That kick from Epicity tenderised Hawtry's leg. Hawtry is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Hawtry misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Epicity catches Hawtry right on the button with a cross.
Hawtry misses with a takedown
and Epicity counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Hawtry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Epicity lands a nice shot to the body.
Epicity misses with a hook.
Epicity throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Hawtry counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hawtry is trying to control the action in half guard but Epicity is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Epicity trying to control but Hawtry postures up.
Epicity really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hawtry. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hawtry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hawtry lands with a punch from half guard.
Epicity keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
Hawtry throwing shots but Epicity is blocking nicely.
Hawtry working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epicity avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hawtry.
Hawtry winds up and cracks Epicity with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Epicity wants to improve his position but Hawtry is controlling well.
Charles Hawtry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Epicity is staying active underneath Hawtry, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Epicity keeping control of the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hawtry lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Turbo Epicity will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hawtry throws a body punch but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity throws a leg kick that misses.
Hawtry attempts a counter takedown but Epicity avoids it well and moves away.
Hawtry walks into a stiff left hand from Epicity.
Epicity ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawtry moves away.
Hawtry appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Epicity walks into a jab.#CL#
Epicity tries to keep at a distance but Hawtry has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for Hawtry to work. #BC2#
Epicity breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity tries to move into range but Hawtry moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Epicity takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hawtry tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Epicity counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hawtry thinking.
Epicity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawtry connects with a body shot.#T1#
Epicity throws the left hand but Hawtry avoids the punch easily.
Epicity throws a push kick but Hawtry slaps the foot to one side.
Donk. Epicity catches Hawtry right on the button with a cross.
Hawtry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epicity manages to avoid it.
Epicity misses with a body shot.
Epicity misses with a right hand
and Hawtry counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Epicity thinking.
Hawtry doesn't manage to clinch there - Epicity circles away.
Epicity punishes Hawtry's body with a nice straight punch.
Epicity takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Epicity defending well as Hawtry loads up on a big left hand.
Epicity throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Hawtry counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Epicity!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An elbow from Hawtry crashes against the mat.
Hawtry working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
Hawtry scoring with punches and elbows.
Epicity wants to control but Hawtry postures up.
Hawtry grinds an elbow into Epicity's temple. #SUB#
Hawtry has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Epicity is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hawtry yanks on the arm and Epicity is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hawtry.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charles Hawtry!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Charles Hawtry made sure he mentioned Pit Bull Development, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Turbo Epicity had this to say: 'Good job on you to get through these skills.'.

 

Event: Pride FC 63     
Date:   Nov 27, 2019
#R1#
Locke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Epicity finds it's way through Locke's defenses.
Epicity cracks Locke with an open hand slap.
Epicity throws a hook but Locke blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Locke.
Epicity moves out of range of the leg kick from Locke.
Epicity has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Essence of Epicity in the buildup to the fight.
Locke throws a leg kick but Epicity moved away.
Epicity pivots, looking for a leg kick but Locke is out of range and Epicity settles back down.
Epicity throws a looping overhand right but Locke ducks down to avoid it.
Locke misses with a low kick.
Locke throws a body punch but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity misses with an uppercut. Locke saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke avoids a kick to the body.
Locke throws out a leg kick but Epicity moves out of range and Locke only half commits.
Epicity throws a looping overhand right but Locke ducks down to avoid it.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Locke.
Epicity connects with an inside leg kick.
Locke defending well as Epicity loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Nice body punch from Epicity.
Locke throws a leg kick that is checked
and Epicity counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Locke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Epicity checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Epicity misses the shot to the body.
Locke swats away the attempt to clinch by Epicity.
Locke pivots, looking for a leg kick but Epicity is out of range and Locke settles back down.
Epicity looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Epicity connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Locke looks to throw the jab but Epicity is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Locke.
Epicity fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Locke on the side of the head.
Locke is looking to land body kicks.
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Locke.
Epicity was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Locke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Epicity circles away quickly and effectively.
Epicity checks a low kick from Locke.
Epicity jabs Locke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Epicity. Locke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Locke is looking for the big counter here.
Locke has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Epicity rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Locke counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Locke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Epicity's calf.
Epicity throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Locke throws a leg kick but Epicity checks it.
Epicity connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Epicity cracks the inside of Locke's front leg.
Locke ducks under a wild hook from Epicity.
Locke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epicity manages to avoid it.
Locke on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Epicity misses with a hook
and Locke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Epicity scores with a leg kick.
Epicity swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Epicity misses the body punch
enabling Locke to counter with a crisp jab.
Epicity looks to land a right hand but Locke moved out of range.
Locke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Locke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Locke forces Epicity back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Locke on the inside. #T3#
Locke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Epicity's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Epicity misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Epicity pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Locke scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Locke misses the target.
Locke throws out a leg kick but Epicity moves out of range and Locke only half commits.
Epicity cracks the inside of Locke's front leg.
Locke throws a low kick, looking for Epicity's leg but Epicity calmly moves out of range.
Epicity looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Locke takes a kick to the side of the head.
Epicity throws a shot from downtown. Locke moves away and avoids it.
Locke lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Locke.
Locke shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from Epicity.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Epicity - just one landing.
Epicity lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Locke circles away quickly and effectively.
Locke throws a nice outside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Epicity.
Epicity is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Epicity misses with a body shot.
Epicity has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Epicity blocks the body kick.
Epicity wants to slow Locke down by chopping away at his legs.
Locke is looking for the big counter here.
Epicity slips a jab and a cross from Locke. #CL#
Epicity closes the distance and pushes Locke back into the cage.
Epicity lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Epicity.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Locke.#BC#
Epicity manages to break the clinch.
Epicity tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Locke just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Locke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Epicity looks to land a right hand but Locke moved out of range.
Locke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Locke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epicity moves away.
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 Turbo Epicity will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Epicity fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Epicity with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Epicity moves away from the strike by Locke.
That kick from Locke tenderised Epicity's leg. Epicity is trying to keep his angry face on.
An inside leg kick from Epicity misses.
Epicity throws the left hand but Locke avoids the punch easily.
Epicity stuns Locke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Epicity has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Locke.
Locke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Epicity rather than just go for the knockout.
Epicity takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Locke moves forwards but Epicity connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Epicity is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Locke blocks a jab.
Locke tries to score with a low kick but Epicity moves his leg out of the way.
Locke misses with a straight right.
Epicity lands a jab to the head.
Locke connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epicity buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turbo Epicity is winning the standup battle so far.
Epicity avoids the body shot from Locke. #T1#
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Locke.
Epicity takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Epicity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Locke manages to avoid it.
Locke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Epicity is able to avoid easily.
Good leg kick by Epicity there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A bone on bone clash there as Locke blocks the leg kick.
A low kick from Epicity misses
and Locke counters with a low kick, right behind Epicity 's knee.
Locke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Epicity stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Locke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Locke.
Locke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Epicity avoids a punch combination nicely.
Locke takes one on the button.
Locke throws a body punch but Epicity moves out of range.
Locke tries to score with a low kick but Epicity moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Locke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Locke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Locke moves out of range as Epicity strikes.
Epicity fails with an attempt to clinch.
Epicity drops his hands momentarily and Locke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Locke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Epicity misses with a looping left.
Epicity throws a leg kick
and Locke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Epicity fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Locke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Epicity.
Locke throws out a leg kick but Epicity moves out of range and Locke only half commits.
Locke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epicity moves away.
Epicity throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Locke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Locke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epicity misses with a kick to the body
and Locke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Locke throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Epicity forces Locke back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Epicity misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Locke.
Locke misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Epicity scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Epicity breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Locke instigates a clinch.
Turbo Epicity has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Epicity can't find room to land a body shot as Locke controls the action.
Locke tries to throw a body punch but Epicity avoids it by throwing Locke back against the cage. #BC#
Epicity pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Epicity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Locke manages to avoid it.
Epicity misses with an uppercut. Locke saw that one coming.
Epicity misses with a double jab
and Locke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A good leg kick by Locke. #T4#
Epicity throws an overhand right that lands on Locke's shoulder, as Locke tries to avoid the shot.
Epicity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epicity wants to slow Locke down by chopping away at his legs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Epicity crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Locke - the referee stops the clock and Epicity gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Locke. Epicity manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Locke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Epicity.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Locke misses the shot to the body.
Epicity pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Epicity throws a leg kick but Locke moved away.
An inside leg kick from Locke misses.
Epicity lands with an uppercut that bounces Locke off the cage and back into range.
Locke blocks a jab.
Locke lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Locke misses the jab.
Locke throws a sloppy head kick and Epicity moves out of range easily.
Epicity is looking to counter punch.
Locke throws a nice inside leg kick.
Epicity shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Epicity throws out a loose jab but Locke uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Turbo Epicity will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Locke throws a body punch but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity lands a slapping body shot.
Locke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epicity tests Locke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Locke. Epicity does a little dance to reset his feet.
Locke just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEpicity.
Locke lands a nice looking body shot.
Locke keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Epicity backing away here, and Locke unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Epicity lands with a right hand.
Epicity throws the left hand but Locke avoids the punch easily.
Locke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Epicity swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Epicity.
Epicity swings widly with a right hand
and Locke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epicity tries a head kick but it misses.
Epicity comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Epicity pushes Locke away with a front kick.#T1#
Epicity sizes up Locke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Locke throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Epicity lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Epicity tries a low kick but Locke avoids it.
Epicity throws a series of punches but Locke avoids them all with ease.
Locke tries a quick counter leg kick but Epicity is wise to it.
A slow jab from Epicity misses its intended target.
Locke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Locke fails to land with a series of punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Epicity lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Locke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Locke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Locke does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Epicity dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Epicity throws a head kick that misses.
Locke blocks a jab.
Locke cracks Epicity with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Epicity takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Epicity takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Epicity misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Locke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Epicity misses with an uppercut
and Locke counters with a left and a right that stings Epicity.
Epicity throws an overhand right that lands on Locke's shoulder, as Locke tries to avoid the shot.
Epicity misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Locke counters with a slapping leg kick.
Locke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Locke tries to work over Epicity's front leg with a kick but Epicity checks it.
Nice defenses there by Epicity.
Locke looks to score with a jab to the body but Epicity is just out of range.
Locke takes a swing at Epicity's ribcage but misses.
Locke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Epicity throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Locke misses with a hook. Epicity ducked under it nicely.
Locke attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
John Locke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Epicity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Locke manages to avoid it.
Epicity misses with an uppercut. Locke saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Locke.
Locke tries to land a leg kick but Epicity saw it coming and moves away.
Epicity throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from Epicity.
Locke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Epicity connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Locke scrambles back to his feet.
A clash of legs there as Epicity blocks the low kick.
Epicity looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Epicity throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Locke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Locke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epicity was well out of range. Poor timing from Locke.
Locke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Locke looks to throw the jab but Epicity is out of range.
Locke misses with an uppercut. Epicity saw that one coming.#T4#
Epicity throws a head kick that half lands.
Locke swings for the body but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Locke slips under a jab from Epicity.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epicity throws a low kick but Locke avoids it.
Locke finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Epicity connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Epicity lands a nice leg kick that just misses Locke's sensitive parts.
Locke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epicity.
Epicity lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Epicity scores with a nice head shot.
Epicity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Epicity checks a leg kick.
Epicity scoring well with a low kick there.
Turbo Epicity is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Locke throws a leg kick which misses Epicity's front leg but catches the back leg as Epicity tries to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Turbo Epicity showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Epicity, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turbo Epicity!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Turbo Epicity waved his t-shirt featuring Pit Bull Development's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: Pride FC 59     
Date:   Nov 13, 2019
#R1#
Locke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Locke throws a low kick but Epicity moves out of range easily.
Epicity connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Locke momentarily.
Locke lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Epicity misses the target.
Epicity throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Epicity.
Locke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Epicity connects with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Epicity checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Epicity takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Locke moves away from the strike by Epicity.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke misses with a hook. Epicity ducked under it nicely.
Epicity wants to land a leg kick but Locke is out of range.
Locke works the jab nicely.
Epicity scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epicity throws a hook but Locke avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Epicity as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Epicity throws out a leg kick but Locke moves out of range and Epicity only half commits.
Locke misses with a two punch combination.
Locke tries to land a leg kick but Epicity saw it coming and moves away.
Epicity went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Some bone on bone action there as Locke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Epicity has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Essence of Epicity in the buildup to the fight.
Epicity does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Locke.
Epicity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Locke throws out a counter right but Epicity avoids it with no problem.
Locke scores with a jab. Epicity acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Epicity misses with a low kick.
Epicity throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Epicity throws a jab when Locke was well out of range.
Locke throws a counter combo.
Epicity scores with a body shot.
Locke blocks a jab.
Locke slips a jab from Epicity.
Locke throws a body punch but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Locke has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Locke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Epicity.#T2#
Epicity pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Locke lands a nice shot to the body.
Locke scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Locke works Epicity's body with a nice hook.
Epicity walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Locke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice uppercut there from Epicity.
Epicity cracks a nice hook into Locke's ribs.
Locke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epicity.
Donk. Epicity catches Locke right on the button with a cross.
Epicity looks to land a right hand but Locke moved out of range.
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Locke.
Epicity lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Epicity throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Epicity tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Locke is able to avoid easily.
Epicity throws a right and a left that Locke avoids nicely.
Epicity checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Epicity on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Locke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Donk. Locke catches Epicity right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Locke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Locke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epicity was well out of range. Poor timing from Locke.
Locke lands a nice looking body shot.
Epicity throws a solid leg kick but Locke takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Epicity.
Locke throws a looping overhand right but Epicity ducks down to avoid it.
Epicity lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Epicity. That's going to slow Locke down.
Epicity looks to score with a jab to the body but Locke is just out of range.
Epicity throws a body punch but Locke moves out of range.
Epicity's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Locke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Epicity scrambles back to his feet.
Locke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Locke looks to land a body kick but Epicity moved away.
Locke lands a nice shot to the body.
Locke throws a leg kick but Epicity sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Epicity lands a head kick!
Locke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epicity looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Locke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Epicity.
An inside leg kick from Locke misses.
Locke throws a right hand that Epicity ducks under and follows up with a left that Epicity also avoids with ease.
Epicity throws a hook but Locke blocks it.
Locke misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Epicity. Locke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Epicity tries to clinch there but Locke circles away.
It seemed like Locke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Epicity throws a leg kick
and Locke counters with a series of strikes. Epicity will be more careful next time no doubt.
Epicity looks to land a combination. Locke sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Locke takes a kick to the side of the head.
Epicity clobbers Locke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Epicity misses with a wild body shot.
Locke takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Locke. Epicity does a little dance to reset his feet.
Epicity avoids the body shot from Locke.
Epicity throws a right hand that Locke ducks under and follows up with a left that Locke also avoids with ease.
Locke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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 Turbo Epicity will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Epicity swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Locke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Epicity loads up on a big right hand but Locke slips the punch.
Locke walks into a straight right hand from Epicity.
Locke lands with a nice body punch.
Locke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Locke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Epicity walks into a jab.
Locke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Epicity buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Locke tries to work over Epicity's front leg with a kick but Epicity checks it.
Locke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epicity.
A nice side step and Locke releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Locke tries to work over Epicity's front leg with a kick but Epicity checks it.
Epicity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epicity wants to slow Locke down by chopping away at his legs.
Locke walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epicity is looking to slow Locke down with leg kicks.
Locke thuds a left hand into Epicity's body.#T1#
Epicity looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Epicity looks to land a right hand but Locke moved out of range.
Epicity misses with a wild combination.
Epicity is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Locke.
Epicity slips a jab from Locke.
Epicity lands the left hand.
Epicity throws a leg kick that is checked
and Locke counters with a one-two to the body.
Epicity staying out of range there.
Locke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Epicity rather than just go for the knockout.
Locke throws a body kick that misses.
Locke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Locke throws a nice head kick!
Epicity keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Locke.
Some wild striking there from Epicity.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Epicity closes the distance and pushes Locke back into the cage.#T2#
Epicity scores with a shot to the side of Locke's head.
Locke lands a hook that snaps the head of Epicity backwards.
Locke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Epicity lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Epicity's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Locke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Locke lands a nice shot to the body.
Locke misses with a low kick.
Epicity avoids the body shot from Locke.
Epicity takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Locke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Epicity lands a lovely overhand right.
Epicity looks to land a body kick but Locke moved away.
Epicity takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Locke misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Locke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Epicity throws out the jab.
Locke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Locke misses with a low kick as Epicity jumps back.
A swing and a miss from Epicity.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Locke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Epicity.
Epicity throws a chopping leg kick but Locke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Epicity throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Locke counters with a stiff right hand.
Locke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Locke! But no joy.
Epicity is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Locke blocks a low kick nicely.
Epicity looks to score with a jab to the body but Locke is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Locke.
Locke slips a jab from Epicity.
Epicity misses with an uppercut.
Locke looks to land a combination. Epicity sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Locke throws a body punch but Epicity moves out of range.
Locke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Locke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Epicity tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Epicity wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Locke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Epicity.
Epicity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Locke manages to avoid it.
Epicity throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Epicity swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Locke connects with a solid leg kick.
Epicity lands with an overhand left.
Locke misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Epicity moves into the clinch successfully.
Locke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Locke blocks a body shot from Epicity.
Epicity goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Locke.
Epicity misses with some punches.
A short right from Locke on the inside. #BC2#
Locke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Locke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Locke jabs at Epicity's body.
Epicity ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Locke moves away.
Nice shot lands for Epicity.
Locke throws a leg kick but Epicity sees it coming and moves out of range.
Epicity looks to score with a jab to the body but Locke is just out of range.
Locke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Locke misses with a hook. Epicity ducked under it nicely.
John Locke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Locke pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Epicity back to the cage. Locke follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Locke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Epicity slips a jab and a cross from Locke.
Epicity scoring well with a low kick there.
Epicity tries to score with a low kick but Locke moves his leg out of the way.
Locke moves out of range as Epicity throws a body kick.
A jab from Epicity misses.
Locke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epicity.
Locke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Locke takes a swing at Epicity's ribcage but misses.
Epicity tried to counter with a leg kick but Locke avoided it.
Locke throws a leg kick but Epicity sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Epicity misses with an uppercut. Locke saw that one coming.
Epicity tries to clinch but Locke moves out of range.
Epicity moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Epicity.
Locke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Epicity is out of range.
Locke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Locke checks a leg kick.
Locke punishes Epicity's body with a nice straight punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Locke.
A leg kick checked by Locke.
Locke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Epicity.
Locke misses with a looping right.
Epicity shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Epicity tries to land a front kick but Locke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Epicity takes a swing at Locke's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Locke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Epicity's sensitive parts.
Epicity checks a low kick from Locke.
Epicity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Locke manages to avoid it.
Locke thuds a left hand into Epicity's body.
Locke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Locke misses with a straight left.
Epicity lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Locke connects with a body shot that sends Epicity's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Locke misses the target.
Epicity lands a nice looking kick to the body. Locke takes a step back to recover.
Locke misses with a wild body shot.
Locke misses with a body kick.
Epicity will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Epicity throws a body punch but Locke moves out of range.
Locke needs to keep his hands up - Epicity had a free shot at his head there.
A combination from Epicity does no damage.
Locke avoids the body shot from Epicity. #T3#
Locke lands a slapping body shot.
Epicity throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Locke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Locke throws a low kick but Epicity moves out of range easily.
Locke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Locke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Locke throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Epicity's head.
Locke connects with the punch.
Locke ducks under a wild hook from Epicity.
Epicity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epicity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Epicity throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Locke.
Epicity darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Epicity throws a low kick but Locke avoids it.
Epicity throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Locke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Epicity misses the body punch
and Locke counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Locke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epicity.
Locke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Epicity has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Locke.
Epicity fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Locke.
Epicity gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Epicity misses with a leg kick.
Locke scores with a body shot.
Locke checks the leg kick.
Locke moves to clinch but Epicity breaks away
and Epicity counters with a slapping leg kick.
Epicity connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Locke momentarily.
Locke throws a big shot that misses.
Locke misses with a looping left.
Epicity getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Epicity moves away from the strike by Locke.
Epicity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Locke blocks a jab.

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 Turbo Epicity.
I think Epicity has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: Pride FC 52     
Date:   Oct 16, 2019
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Epicity.
Reilly throws a body punch but Epicity moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Epicity on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epicity looks to score with a jab to the body but Reilly is just out of range.
Reilly misses with an uppercut
and Epicity counters with an outside leg kick.
Reilly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epicity.
Reilly swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Epicity counters with a leg kick.
Reilly chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Epicity lands a leg kick that knocks Reilly off balance momentarily.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reilly.
Epicity looks to throw the jab but Reilly is out of range.
A shot to the body from Reilly misses
and Epicity counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reilly lands with a straight right. Epicity didn't see that one coming.
Reilly throws a nice looking combination but Epicity bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reilly has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Room in the buildup to the fight.
Reilly throws a poor cross that misses
and Epicity cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epicity throws a shot from downtown. Reilly moves away and avoids it.
Reilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Reilly. Beautiful body shot.
Epicity throws a leg kick but Reilly sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Epicity swats away the attempt to clinch by Reilly.#T1#
Reilly throws a quick inside leg kick.
Epicity attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Reilly takes a jab right on the kisser.
A left and a right from Reilly both land. Nice combination.
Epicity connects with a looping right hand.
Reilly throws a leg kick which misses Epicity's front leg but catches the back leg as Epicity tries to avoid it.
Reilly cracks the inside of Epicity's front leg.
Epicity swats away the attempt to clinch by Reilly.
Reilly throws a hook but Epicity blocks it.
Epicity throws out a counter right but Reilly avoids it with no problem.
Epicity avoids the body shot from Reilly.
An inside leg kick from Epicity misses.
Reilly looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Reilly closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reilly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epicity.
Epicity takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Epicity scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Epicity paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch but Epicity swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reilly closes the distance looking to clinch
and Reilly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Reilly closes the distance and clinches.
Reilly tries a body shot but Epicity blocks it.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
Epicity stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Epicity misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Epicity.
Epicity misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Epicity lands an uppercut.
Reilly blocks an uppercut.
Epicity throws a punch but it's blocked by Reilly.
Epicity doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Epicity.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Epicity takes a shot to the head.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Epicity blocks the elbow strike.
Epicity lands a right hand.
Reilly works on Epicity's body with a couple of short punches.
Epicity tries to work over Reilly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epicity struggles to land a body shot inside as Reilly controls his hands.
Epicity goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reilly working aggressively here.
Epicity throws a head punch that misses.
Epicity lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Epicity tries to work over Reilly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reilly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Reilly - that landed with a thud.
Epicity lands a body punch.
Reilly tries a body shot but Epicity blocks it.
Reilly blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Reilly has Epicity pressed against the cage, preventing Epicity from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reilly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epicity tries to work over Reilly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Epicity misses with the head strike.
Reilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Epicity misses with some punches.
Reilly misses with the head strike.
Reilly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epicity misses with the head strike.
Reilly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reilly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Epicity backwards.
Still in the clinch, Reilly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Epicity tries to break free but Reilly pushes him back against the cage.
Epicity lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reilly lands with a left to the head.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Epicity fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Epicity struggles to land a body shot inside as Reilly controls his hands.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Turbo Epicity will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Epicity. Those never looked like landing.
Reilly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Epicity.
Reilly chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good work by Reilly as he checks the leg kick.
Reilly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Epicity. Epicity obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Epicity instigates a clinch.
Reilly lands an uppercut.
A short right from Reilly on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Epicity fails to land.
Epicity misses with some punches.
Frank Reilly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reilly can't find room to land a body shot as Epicity controls the action. #BC2#
Epicity breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Epicity blocks a leg kick.
Reilly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reilly scores with a sloppy right hand. Epicity should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epicity lands a head kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Epicity.
Turbo Epicity seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Reilly tries to clinch but Epicity is having none of it.
Epicity throws a head kick that misses
and Reilly counters with a nice uppercut.
Reilly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epicity.
Reilly throws a leg kick which misses Epicity's front leg but catches the back leg as Epicity tries to avoid it.
Epicity ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Epicity throws a lazy right hand but Reilly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reilly lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reilly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reilly throws a shot from downtown. Epicity moves away and avoids it.
Donk. Reilly catches Epicity right on the button with a cross.
Reilly checks the leg kick nicely there.
Epicity throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reilly takes one on the button.
Reilly paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epicity takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Epicity fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2##CL#
Reilly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Epicity, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Epicity breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reilly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Epicity fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reilly.
Reilly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Epicity. That snapped Reilly's head back.
Epicity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reilly scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reilly throws a hook but Epicity blocks it.
Epicity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reilly lands a jab to Epicity's midsection.
Epicity takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Epicity throws a jab when Reilly was well out of range.
An inside leg kick from Epicity misses.
Reilly throws a hook to the side of Epicity's head but Epicity sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Epicity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reilly scores with a jab.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Epicity.
Epicity pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reilly is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Epicity.
Reilly lands with a shot to the body.
Reilly slips under a jab from Epicity.
Reilly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epicity.
Epicity takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Epicity misses the jab.
Reilly looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Epicity throws a solid leg kick but Reilly takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Epicity.
Epicity's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Epicity ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reilly moves away.
Reilly misses with a body punch
and Epicity counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Epicity. Reilly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reilly catches Epicity with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reilly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Epicity is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Reilly scoring well with a low kick there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reilly.
Epicity throws a shot to the body. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reilly takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reilly takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Epicity scores with a leg kick.
Reilly takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Reilly.
It looked like Reilly wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Epicity misses the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Epicity checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Reilly moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Epicity's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Epicity on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Epicity throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reilly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epicity checks the leg kick nicely there.
Epicity throws out a leg kick but Reilly moves out of range and Epicity only half commits.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epicity cracks Reilly with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Epicity thumps Reilly with a low kick.#CL#
Reilly clinches.
Reilly scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Reilly will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Reilly is looking to slow Epicity down with leg kicks.
Epicity misses with a low kick.
Reilly throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Epicity.
Epicity stuns Reilly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Epicity looks for the body kick but Reilly saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Reilly. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reilly.
Epicity missing with a left hand there. Reilly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Epicity gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Reilly.
Reilly throws the left hand but Epicity avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Reilly.
Reilly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reilly misses the jab.
Epicity's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reilly under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reilly.
Epicity thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reilly bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Epicity's head backwards.#T1#
Reilly checks a low kick from Epicity.
Reilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epicity was well out of range. Poor timing from Reilly.
Reilly is looking to clinch.
Epicity listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Epicity is looking to score with low kicks.
Reilly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reilly throws an overhand right that lands on Epicity's shoulder, as Epicity tries to avoid the shot.
Epicity waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reilly.
Epicity throws a hook but Reilly blocks it.
Epicity throws a lazy right hand but Reilly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reilly misses with a combination
and Epicity counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reilly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Epicity throws out the jab.
It looked like Reilly wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Epicity tries to clinch up but Reilly circles away and keeps his distance.
Epicity throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reilly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epicity throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Reilly.
A big left from Epicity misses.
Epicity scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reilly scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Reilly misses its intended target. #CL#
Reilly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Epicity breaks from the clinch.
Reilly gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Epicity slips a straight right by Reilly.
Epicity uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Epicity throws a jab but it's blocked by Reilly.
A low kick from Epicity is predictable there
and Reilly counters with an outside leg kick.
Reilly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epicity manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Epicity. #CL#
Reilly has Epicity up against the cage in a clinch.
Epicity misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Epicity fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Epicity or not.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Epicity.
Reilly misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
Reilly struggles to land a body shot inside as Epicity controls his hands.
A short right from Epicity.
Epicity blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Epicity lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Epicity misses with some punches. #BC2#
Epicity breaks from the clinch.
Reilly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Epicity throws out the jab.
Reilly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reilly tries to clinch up but Epicity circles away and keeps his distance.
Epicity looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reilly.
Reilly lands a jab.
Epicity tries to land a leg kick but Reilly saw it coming and moves away. #T4#
Epicity blocks a jab.
A big left from Epicity misses.
Epicity swats away the attempt to clinch by Reilly.
A good leg kick by Reilly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epicity lands the left hand.
Epicity throws the kick towards the body but Reilly avoids it.
Reilly connects with a body shot that sends Epicity's belly button to the back.
Reilly connects with the punch.
Epicity takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Reilly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short left from Reilly.
Epicity avoids the elbow strike from Reilly, against the cage.
Epicity throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Epicity.
Reilly scores with an uppercut up the middle.

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 Frank Reilly.
I think Reilly has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turbo Epicity!

An out of breath and clearly excited Turbo Epicity thanked Pit Bull Development for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 16, 2019
#R1#
Epicity throws a shot from downtown. Schmitt moves away and avoids it.
Schmitt tries to clinch but Epicity is having none of it.
Schmitt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Epicity.
Schmitt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Epicity defends well and Schmitt ends up having to push Epicity into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Schmitt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Schmitt slips a straight right by Epicity.
Epicity misses with a low kick as Schmitt jumps back.
Schmitt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Schmitt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Schmitt has a takedown stuffed.
Epicity misses the jab.
Epicity swings for the body but Schmitt moves out of range.
Schmitt looks for the body kick but Epicity saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmitt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schmitt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Epicity throws a head kick that misses.
Schmitt moves out of range of the leg kick from Epicity.
Schmitt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Epicity loads up on a big right hand but Schmitt slips the punch.
Schmitt moves out of range as Epicity strikes.#T1##CL#
Epicity clinches up with Schmitt and pushes him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Schmitt.
Schmitt told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#BC#
Epicity breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Epicity avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Epicity jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Epicity missing with a left hand there. Schmitt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Epicity thows a left - swing and a miss!
Epicity throws an overhand right that lands on Schmitt's shoulder, as Schmitt tries to avoid the shot.
Schmitt avoids the body shot from Epicity.
Epicity bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schmitt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epicity.
And Schmitt tries to counter it with a takedown but Epicity pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Epicity throws a leg kick but Schmitt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Schmitt shoots in but Epicity avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Turbo Epicity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tumleh Schmitt.
Epicity looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Schmitt misses with a head kick.
Epicity looks to land a right hand but Schmitt moved out of range.#T2#
Schmitt is looking to clinch.
Schmitt shoots for a double leg takedown but Epicity sprawls well. He's pushed Schmitt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Epicity jabs at Schmitt's body.
Schmitt throws a head kick but Epicity moves out of range.
Schmitt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Epicity sprawls well. Epicity wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schmitt gets slowly back to his feet.
Epicity misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmitt throws a shot from downtown. Epicity moves away and avoids it.
Schmitt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schmitt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Epicity swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schmitt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Epicity moves out of range of the body kick from Schmitt.
Epicity fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Schmitt.
Epicity displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schmitt. #T3#
Crunch! Schmitt slams his shin into Epicity's torso.
Turbo Epicity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Epicity avoids the head kick by Schmitt.
Schmitt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schmitt tried to score with a low kick but Epicity checks it.
Epicity swings for the body but Schmitt moves out of range.
Epicity connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Epicity catches Schmitt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Schmitt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice body punch from Epicity.
Epicity waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schmitt.
Epicity misses the shot to the body.
As Epicity backs off Schmitt throws a huge counter combo but Epicity manages to avoid it all.
Schmitt throws a lazy head kick
and Epicity counters with a nice uppercut.
Schmitt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Schmitt lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmitt lands a head kick!
Schmitt looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
Epicity pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Schmitt rushes Epicity and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Epicity breaks the clinch.
Schmitt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Epicity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schmitt throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Epicity scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2#
Schmitt gets the takedown into side control.
Epicity managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Schmitt.
Schmitt in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Epicity is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Schmitt off and has taken his back!
Schmitt wants to control his opponent's hands but Epicity gets his hands free.
Schmitt trying to get back to his feet but Epicity is in full control for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schmitt rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A good leg kick by Epicity.
Epicity lands with a cross.
Schmitt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Epicity wants to land a leg kick but Schmitt is out of range.
Epicity cracks a nice hook into Schmitt's ribs.
Epicity lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Epicity ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Schmitt shoots in but Epicity avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Epicity is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schmitt can do to turn this around?
Schmitt keeps Epicity at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Schmitt.
Epicity misses with a few strikes there.
Schmitt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Epicity connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Schmitt scrambles back to his feet.
Tumleh Schmitt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schmitt tries to land a leg kick but Epicity saw it coming and moves away.
Epicity looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Epicity scores with a jab to the head.
Epicity thumps Schmitt with a low kick.
Epicity fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Schmitt.
Epicity avoids the body shot from Schmitt.
Epicity circles away from the clinch attempt
and Epicity counters with an outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Epicity.
Epicity will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Schmitt tries a low kick but Epicity avoids it.#CL2#
Schmitt moves into the clinch.
Epicity is working Schmitt over against the cage.
Epicity lands an uppercut.
Epicity lands a hook that snaps the head of Schmitt backwards.
Schmitt swings wildly with an uppercut but Epicity uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epicity working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmitt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Schmitt.
A head punch on the inside from Schmitt fails to land.
Schmitt can't find room to land a body shot as Epicity controls the action.
Schmitt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Epicity manages to break the clinch.
A good leg kick by Epicity.
Epicity moves out of range of the body kick from Schmitt.
A little feinted left hand from Epicity on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Epicity throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epicity with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Schmitt rushes Epicity and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Schmitt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Epicity tries a body shot but Schmitt blocks it.
Schmitt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Epicity tries to work over Schmitt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schmitt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Epicity's elbow.
Schmitt presses Epicity against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Epicity swings wildly with an uppercut but Schmitt uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Epicity throws a punch but it's blocked by Schmitt.
Schmitt tries to throw a body punch but Epicity avoids it by throwing Schmitt back against the cage. #BC#
Epicity breaks the clinch.
Schmitt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epicity.
Epicity throws a good cross that connects.
Epicity lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A swing and a miss from Epicity.
Epicity misses with an uppercut. Schmitt saw that one coming.
Epicity scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schmitt doesn't seem bothered though.
Epicity lands with a thumping leg kick.
Epicity misses with a straight left.
Schmitt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Epicity.
Schmitt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Epicity moves out of range of the body kick.
Epicity swats away the attempt to clinch by Schmitt.
Epicity is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Epicity throws a push kick but Schmitt slaps the foot to one side.
Schmitt throws a sloppy head kick and Epicity moves out of range easily.
Epicity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Epicity lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epicity connects with a jab.
Schmitt blocks a head kick by Epicity.
Schmitt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Epicity throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Epicity swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Schmitt lands with a right hand.
Epicity scores with a decent looking hook.
Schmitt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epicity.
Good leg kick by Epicity there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Epicity fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schmitt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Schmitt checks a leg kick nicely.
Schmitt staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Epicity takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Schmitt tries to clinch but Epicity is having none of it.
Epicity fires out a quick counter leg kick but Schmitt just manages to avoid it.
Epicity misses with a looping left.
Epicity misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schmitt with the counter takedown but Epicity avoids it easily.
Schmitt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epicity.
Epicity works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Schmitt fails with the takedown.
Schmitt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Epicity avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Epicity moves out of range of the body kick.
Turbo Epicity is winning the standup battle so far.
Schmitt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Epicity avoids a kick to the body.
Schmitt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Epicity counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Epicity ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Epicity throws a body shot but no joy.
Epicity looks to throw the jab but Schmitt is out of range.
Schmitt feints the counter takedown.
Epicity takes a swing at Schmitt's ribcage but misses.
Epicity tries a low kick but Schmitt avoids it.
Schmitt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Epicity lands a leg kick that knocks Schmitt off balance momentarily.
Schmitt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schmitt moves out of range as Epicity strikes.
Schmitt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Epicity defends it well.
Epicity missing with a left hand there. Schmitt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schmitt lands with a nice body kick.
Schmitt shoots in but no luck this time.
Turbo Epicity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tumleh Schmitt.
Schmitt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Schmitt gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Schmitt shoots in and drives through. Epicity sprawls well.
Nice body punch from Epicity.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epicity misses the jab.
Schmitt takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Epicity throws a body kick that misses.
Epicity avoids the head kick by Schmitt.
Schmitt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Schmitt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schmitt scoring well with a low kick there.
A leg kick checked by Epicity.
Schmitt thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Epicity tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epicity throws a shot to the body.
Epicity tried to score with a low kick but Schmitt checks it.
Epicity throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Schmitt closes the distance and pushes Epicity back into the cage.
Schmitt tries to work over Epicity's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Epicity misses with a punch on the inside.
Epicity tries to throw a body punch but Schmitt avoids it by throwing Epicity back against the cage.
Schmitt missing with knees to the body.
Epicity misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Epicity's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Epicity blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Schmitt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Epicity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epicity digs a right hand underneath Schmitt's ribcage. Schmitt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Epicity throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Schmitt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Epicity lands a body shot in the clinch.
Schmitt misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Epicity lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schmitt backwards.
Schmitt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Epicity backwards.
Schmitt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Schmitt misses with a body punch.
Schmitt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Epicity's elbow. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Epicity.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Epicity.
Epicity misses with a body punch.
Epicity misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epicity working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Epicity lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Epicity blocks a body shot from Schmitt.
Schmitt lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Epicity breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A cross from Epicity lands.
Schmitt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Epicity but Epicity pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Epicity lands a slapping body shot.
Schmitt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tumleh Schmitt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turbo Epicity is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schmitt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Turbo Epicity showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Epicity 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turbo Epicity!

Turbo Epicity really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Pit Bull Development logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 08, 2019
#R1#
Rutten wants to clinch up but Epicity keeps it at a distance.
Jab from Epicity.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Epicity.
Epicity lands a head kick!
Turbo Epicity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutten misses with a takedown attempt
and Epicity cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rutten gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Epicity throws a one two combo.
Rutten takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Epicity scores with a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circle momentarily. Epicity darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of Rutten 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Epicity connects with a right hand. Rutten shakes it off.
Rutten has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Epicity finds it's way round the side to connect with Rutten's head.
Rutten tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Epicity, right into the meat. #T1##CL#
Epicity closes the distance and pushes Rutten back into the cage.#BC#
Epicity breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Epicity throws a right hand that Rutten ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutten also avoids with ease.
Epicity ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A cross from Epicity lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Epicity. #CL#
Epicity closes the distance and pushes Rutten back into the cage.#BC#
Epicity's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Epicity slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rutten throws a leg kick
and Epicity counters with a solid body kick.
Epicity lands a body shot.
Epicity looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab from Epicity.
Epicity scores with a body shot. #T2#
Epicity lands with a cross.
Epicity lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rutten at a distance.
Turbo Epicity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutten misses with a kick to the body
enabling Epicity to counter with a crisp jab.
Rutten shoots in looking for a takedown but Epicity manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rutten's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rutten throws a right and a left that Epicity avoids nicely.
Epicity's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rutten under the eye.
A left lands for Epicity.
Epicity connects with a body shot.
Epicity lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Epicity fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rutten, pushing him back against the cage.
Epicity lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Epicity.
Epicity keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rutten's efforts to push away.
Epicity stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Rutten is looking for a takedown.
Turbo Epicity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Rutten.
Epicity lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
I was talking to Epicity's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Epicity lands a hook to the side of the head.
Epicity lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Epicity pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Epicity dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rutten. That did some damage!
Epicity lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Epicity cracks the inside of Rutten's front leg.
Rutten misses with a takedown attempt
and Epicity counters with a nice body kick.
Epicity connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Epicity scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Epicity cracks the inside of Rutten's front leg.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Epicity feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruttens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Epicity lands a nice hook to Rutten's body. Rutten takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Rutten tries for a takedown but Epicity circles away easily
and Epicity counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Epicity feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruttens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice cross by Epicity.
Rutten shoots in for a takedown but Epicity shows good takedown defense.
Epicity dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rutten. That did some damage!
Epicity stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Epicity lands a nice looking body shot.
Rutten takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Epicity changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Epicity pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rutten back to the cage. Epicity follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epicity lands with a shot to the body.
Rutten stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Epicity.
Epicity uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Epicity instigates a clinch.
Rutten has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Epicity avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Epicity.
Epicity pushes Rutten back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Epicity lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Epicity. #BC#
Epicity breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rutten is trying desperately to land a takedown but Epicity is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rutten.
Epicity ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Epicity uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rutten has time to react.
Rutten walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity digs a good body shot into Rutten's ribs.
That kick from Epicity tenderised Rutten's leg. Rutten is trying to keep his angry face on.
A left lands for Epicity.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epicity lands a nice shot that snaps Rutten's head back.
Epicity is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutten can do to turn this around?
Rutten closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Rutten takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Epicity lands a jab to the nose.
Epicity throws a leg kick which misses Rutten's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutten tries to avoid it.
Rutten has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Epicity.
Epicity buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sebastian Rutten is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Epicity digs a good hook to Rutten's body.
Epicity looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutten is just out of range.
Epicity tests Rutten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Epicity connects with a crisp jab.
Rutten closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Epicity darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epicity connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rutten. Rutten circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Epicity scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Rutten takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rutten takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rutten's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL#
Epicity rushes Rutten and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Epicity breaks the clinch.
Epicity connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot by Epicity.
Rutten darts in looking for a takedown but Epicity gets double underhooks and turns Rutten into the cage.
Rutten has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Epicity finds it's way round the side to connect with Rutten's head.
Jab, jab by Epicity - just one landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Epicity, right into the meat.
Epicity lands with a thumping leg kick.
Epicity buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Epicity throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Rutten has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rutten there as he acknowledges the shot.
Epicity uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rutten has time to react.
Rutten is looking to clinch but Epicity is avoiding it.
Epicity lands a slapping body shot.
Rutten on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Epicity. Epicity obviously looking to wear him down.
Epicity stuffs the takedown.
Turbo Epicity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Rutten.
Rutten takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Epicity lands with a straight right. Rutten didn't see that one coming.
Epicity scores with a jab. Rutten acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rutten doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rutten tries for a takedown but Epicity sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rutten on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutten has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Epicity.
Epicity moves out of range as Rutten strikes.
Rutten has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Rutten fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Epicity avoids it really well and circles away.
Epicity throwing a counter right hand but Rutten manages to avoid it.
Rutten shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Epicity counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutten takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Epicity is looking to slow Rutten down with leg kicks.
Epicity scores with a punch to the head.
Epicity lands a head shot.
Rutten fails with the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epicity lands a head kick. Rutten smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Epicity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Epicity.
Rutten shoots and misses
and Epicity counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Epicity scores with a nice strike.
A nice inside leg kick there by Epicity. That's going to slow Rutten down.
Epicity jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Epicity. That's going to slow Rutten down.
Rutten on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Epicity. Epicity obviously looking to wear him down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Epicity.
Nice uppercut there from Epicity.
Epicity thumps Rutten with a low kick.
Epicity lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epicity works Rutten's body with a nice hook.
Epicity connects with a high kick. #CUT#
It looks like Sebastian Rutten has been cut.
Rutten drops his hands momentarily and Epicity takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Epicity scores with a leg kick.
Epicity connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rutten's hands.
Rutten closes the distance but Epicity moves to the side
and Epicity counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Epicity.
Epicity moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turbo Epicity is winning the standup battle so far.
Epicity cracks Rutten with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rutten takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Epicity.
Epicity avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Epicity was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rutten.
Epicity lands with a kick to the temple. Rutten shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Epicity scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutten with a poor takedown
and Epicity counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Rutten takes a jab right on the kisser.
Epicity lands a leg kick that knocks Rutten off balance momentarily.
Epicity connects with a looping right hand.
Epicity scores with a hook to the body. Rutten takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Epicity scores with a jab to the jaw.
Epicity connects with a right hand. Rutten shakes it off.
Epicity scores with a hook to the body. Rutten takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rutten tries to clinch but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity swats away the attempt to clinch by Rutten.
Good exchange - Epicity coming out on top.
Epicity lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rutten with a lazy takedown attempt
and Epicity counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turbo Epicity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Rutten.#T3#
Epicity moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rutten takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Epicity throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutten shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rutten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rutten throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rutten on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rutten is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Epicity lands a two punch combo.
Epicity lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rutten at a distance.
Rutten shoots and misses
and Epicity counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Epicity.
Rutten throws a poor cross that misses
and Epicity counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Epicity connects with a jab.
A lazy left from Epicity finds it's target.
Epicity uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rutten has time to react.
Rutten gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Epicity jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Epicity scores with a head kick.
Epicity scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Epicity lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutten tries to move into range but Epicity moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Epicity tests Rutten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Epicity moves out of range of the leg kick from Rutten.
It looked like Epicity was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sebastian Rutten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turbo Epicity is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Epicity works the jab nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Turbo Epicity showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Epicity 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:24
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:24
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turbo Epicity!

Turbo Epicity really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Pit Bull Development logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: NSC 44: Joy vs Nielsen 2     
Date:   Jul 30, 2019
#R1#
Epicity misses with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Epicity.
Aoki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Epicity misses with a straight right.
Aoki Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aoki.
Epicity moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aoki throws a lazy uppercut
and Epicity counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Aoki lands a glancing blow to the side of Epicity's head.
Aoki lands with a right hand.
Aoki misses with a kick to the body
and Epicity counters with a straight right hand.
Aoki throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Epicity to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Aoki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Aoki working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Epicity looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Epicity is defending against the submission attempts here by Aoki.
Epicity is staying active underneath Aoki, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Epicity is defending against the submission attempts here by Aoki.
Epicity is trying to stand back up but Aoki is controlling him
Epicity really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aoki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura but Epicity is defending well.
Aoki stops Epicity from getting back to his feet.
Epicity avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aoki.
Aoki works his foot free and advances to mount.
Aoki is trying to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Aoki swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Epicity is now in Aoki's guard. A big mistake from Aoki there, giving up the dominant position!
Epicity wants to get up but he can't break Aoki's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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 Aoki Aoki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Aoki misses the jab.
Aoki avoids the head kick by Epicity.
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epicity throws out a counter right but Aoki avoids it with no problem.
Epicity scores with a jab to the head.
Aoki tries to move into range but Epicity moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aoki misses with a head kick.
Epicity throws a fast counter high kick but Aoki manages to duck under it in time.
Aoki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Epicity has time to react.
Epicity uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aoki.
Aoki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity moves out of range as Aoki throws a body kick.
Epicity on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aoki avoids the head kick by Epicity.
Aoki slips under a jab.#T1#
Epicity does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Epicity walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Epicity throws a chopping leg kick but Aoki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aoki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Epicity throws a sloppy head kick and Aoki moves out of range easily.
Epicity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aoki throws a hook but Epicity blocks it.
Aoki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Epicity counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Aoki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Epicity's half guard.
Aoki Aoki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aoki working over Epicity with some ground and pound. Epicity looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Aoki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Epicity keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Aoki wants to free his trapped foot but Epicity is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aoki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Aoki 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.
Aoki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aoki Aoki dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Aoki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turbo Epicity has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Epicity on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Aoki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Epicity is looking to land body kicks.
Turbo Epicity seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid body kick from Aoki.
Aoki throws an overhand right that lands on Epicity's shoulder, as Epicity tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Epicity misses the target.
Epicity misses with an uppercut.
Aoki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Epicity throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki lands with a hook. Epicity tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Epicity misses with a looping right.
Epicity misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aoki counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Epicity.#T1##TD#
Aoki scores with a takedown into Epicity's guard.#ES2#
Epicity manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the ropes.
Epicity is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#BC2#
Epicity breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Aoki.
Aoki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Epicity takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aoki throws a shot from downtown. Epicity moves away and avoids it.
Aoki looks to throw the jab but Epicity is out of range.
Epicity moves out of range as Aoki throws a body kick.
Epicity uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aoki.#T2#
Epicity keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aoki.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Epicity as he jumps to the side.
Aoki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Aoki misses its target.
Epicity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Epicity.
Aoki swings widly with a right hand
and Epicity counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Epicity looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aoki throwing a counter right hand but Epicity manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Epicity.
Aoki throws a body kick that misses.
Aoki throws a body punch but Epicity moves out of range.
Aoki Aoki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab from Aoki misses.
Aoki throws a lazy body kick
and Epicity counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

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 Aoki Aoki.
Well Aoki 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Aoki Aoki!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Aoki Aoki!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Aoki Aoki!

Aoki Aoki wins by unanimous decision!

Aoki Aoki really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: NSC 31: Maximus vs Nielsen     
Date:   Jun 11, 2019
#R1#
Epicity throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Epicity looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Epicity moves away and avoids it.
Epicity lands the left hand.
Diaz lands a glancing blow to the side of Epicity's head.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
enabling Epicity to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz checks a low kick from Epicity.
Diaz throws a front kick aimed at Epicity's knee but Epicity avoids it well.
Epicity was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Epicity.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Epicity swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good work by Epicity as he checks the leg kick.
Epicity looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Epicity misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Epicity on the side of the head.
Diaz's coach down at Official UFC Performance Institute Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Diaz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Diaz.#T1#
Diaz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diaz scores with a decent looking hook.
Epicity on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diaz thumps Epicity with a low kick.
Epicity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Epicity.
Diaz scores with a decent looking hook.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Epicity steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Diaz. That one must have hurt.
Diaz tries to bum rush Epicity with a series of wild strikes but Epicity uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Epicity doesn't seem bothered though.
Epicity connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Carlos Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Epicity has time to react.
Diaz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Epicity throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Epicity moves out of range of the body kick from Diaz.
Epicity was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz cracks Epicity with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Epicity lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Epicity lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Diaz moves out of range as Epicity strikes.
Epicity blocks a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
Epicity scores with a punch to the head.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epicity slips a straight right by Diaz.
Epicity is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Diaz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Epicity does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Diaz backs away, Epicity returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Diaz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Epicity on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Epicity shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diaz throws a sloppy body shot
and Epicity counters with a stiff right hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Epicity might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Epicity fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diaz just manages to avoid it.
A jab from Epicity finds it's way through Diaz's defenses.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Epicity doesn't seem bothered though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diaz, as that shot connected.
Epicity keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Diaz throws a leg kick which misses Epicity's front leg but catches the back leg as Epicity tries to avoid it.
Diaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Epicity looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Carlos Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Epicity counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Epicity stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Epicity throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Epicity throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Epicity slips under a jab.
Diaz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Epicity momentarily.
Diaz defending well as Epicity loads up on a big left hand.
A jab lands there for Diaz.
Epicity ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diaz throws a jab when Epicity was well out of range.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Epicity misses the target.
Epicity buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diaz lands a nice hook to Epicity's body. Epicity takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Epicity's hands.
Epicity keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz throws a sloppy body shot
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diaz, right into the meat.
Epicity throws a sloppy body shot
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Diaz tries to bum rush Epicity with a series of wild strikes but Epicity uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz cracks Epicity with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Epicity. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Epicity's head but Epicity sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab lands there for Diaz.
A head kick by Diaz misses
and Epicity counters with a body kick that stops Diaz in his tracks momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turbo Epicity has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick.
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses
and Epicity connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some bone on bone action there as Epicity checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Well,Epicity is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
A nice leg kick lands there from Diaz.
Diaz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diaz checks the leg kick.
Diaz with a jab.
Diaz connects with a body shot.
Epicity misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Epicity.
Epicity pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diaz is out of range and Epicity settles back down.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz lands with a nice combination. Epicity backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T1#
Epicity needs to keep his hands up - Diaz had a free shot at his head there.
Epicity on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Epicity dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Epicity takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A clash of legs there as Epicity blocks the low kick.
It looked like Epicity was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diaz.
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Epicity bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Diaz.
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Epicity misses the shot to the body.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Diaz scores with a nice right hand.
Diaz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Diaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Epicity. Epicity obviously looking to wear him down.
Epicity slips under a jab.
Epicity ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Epicity swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diaz jabs Epicity right on the nose. Epicity blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Epicity was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diaz lands with a straight right. Epicity didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diaz.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Epicity doesn't seem phased though.
Epicity takes one to the side of the head.
Diaz lands a glancing blow to the side of Epicity's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diaz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Carlos Diaz!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Carlos Diaz!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Carlos Diaz!

Carlos Diaz wins by unanimous decision!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Carlos Diaz made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: NSC 25: Maximus vs Twborg     
Date:   May 21, 2019
#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Epicity lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Justesen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Justesen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Justesen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A lazy left from Epicity finds it's target.
Epicity cracks Justesen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That kick from Justesen tenderised Epicity's leg. Epicity is trying to keep his angry face on.
Justesen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Justesen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Epicity doesn't seem bothered though.
Justesen moves away from the strike by Epicity.
Epicity works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jonas Justesen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epicity lands with a slapping head kick.
Justesen shoots in for a takedown but Epicity shows good takedown defense.
Epicity is looking to counter with a body kick.
Justesen swings for the body but Epicity moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epicity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Justesen manages to avoid it.
Justesen throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Epicity misses the target.#T1#
Epicity moves forwards but Justesen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Justesen scores with a nice head shot.
Epicity keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Epicity swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Epicity takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Epicity slips a straight right by Justesen.
Justesen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Justesen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Epicity was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turbo Epicity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Justesen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Epicity doesn't seem bothered though.
Justesen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Justesen misses with a hook.
Epicity is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Justesen. That's going to slow Epicity down.
Epicity bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Epicity ducks under a wild hook from Justesen.
Epicity throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Justesen counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Epicity scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Justesen throws an overhand right that lands on Epicity's shoulder, as Epicity tries to avoid the shot.
Justesen throws a poor cross that misses
and Epicity counters with a stiff right hand.
Epicity plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Epicity connects with a good right hand that stumbles Justesen. Justesen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Epicity buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Epicity checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Justesen throws a leg kick
and Epicity counters with a body kick that stops Justesen in his tracks momentarily.
Epicity throws a looping overhand right but Justesen ducks down to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Justesen there.
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 Turbo Epicity will probably get the nod.
That's time! Epicity's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Justesen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Justesen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Epicity appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Justesen thumps Epicity with a low kick.
Justesen looks to land a right hand but Epicity moved out of range.
Epicity smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Epicity avoids the body shot from Justesen.
A counter left hand to the body from Epicity misses its target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Epicity.
Justesen slips a jab from Epicity.
Epicity misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity jabs Justesen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Justesen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Justesen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Epicity defends well and Justesen ends up having to push Epicity into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Justesen misses with a looping left.#T1#
Epicity misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Justesen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Epicity is looking to get back to is feet but Justesen passes into side control.
Justesen working the head and body with strikes.
Epicity is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jonas Justesen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Epicity is trying to escape the position but Justesen is controlling the position.
Epicity tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Justesen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Justesen is staying tight to Epicity's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Justesen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Epicity is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Justesen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Epicity is looking to reverse the position.
Justesen is working Epicity over with some ground and pound from side control.
Epicity pushes Justesen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Justesen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Justesen wants to control but Epicity is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jonas Justesen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Justesen. #ES#
Epicity throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Epicity takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Justesen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Epicity has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice sprawl there from Epicity as Justesen shoots in.
A slow jab from Epicity misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epicity fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Justesen is out of range.
Epicity throws a head kick but Justesen moves out of range.
Epicity moves out of range of the leg kick from Justesen.#T1#
Epicity scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Justesen.
Epicity takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Justesen throws a front kick aimed at Epicity's knee but Epicity avoids it well.
Epicity cracks Justesen with a good jab.
Epicity connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Epicity.
Justesen avoids a kick to the body.
Epicity looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Justesen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
An inside leg kick lands from Epicity. #T2#
Justesen goes for a double leg but Epicity avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Epicity continues to drive forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Justesen lands.
Epicity takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice shot by Justesen.
The fighters circling - Epicity throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epicity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Epicity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Epicity lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Epicity throws an overhand right that lands on Justesen's shoulder, as Justesen tries to avoid the shot.
Justesen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epicity.
Justesen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Epicity defends well and Justesen ends up having to push Epicity into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Epicity quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Turbo Epicity showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Epicity 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Turbo Epicity!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Turbo Epicity!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Turbo Epicity!

Turbo Epicity wins by unanimous decision!

In his post fight interview, Turbo Epicity gave a big smile as he said 'I'm not surprised by the swirls'.

 

Event: NSC 17: Pekkarinen vs Salvador     
Date:   Apr 23, 2019
#R1#
Vattalles shoots in looking for a takedown but Epicity manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vattalles's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Epicity appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Epicity.
Vattalles throws a nice looking combination but Epicity bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vattalles tries to close the distance and clinch but Epicity swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vattalles throws a leg kick
and Vattalles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Epicity throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Vattalles drives through with a takedown into Epicity's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vattalles wants to control from the top but Epicity keeps moving. #SUB#
Epicity looking for subs off his back but Vattalles has passed one foot through into half guard.
Epicity knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vattalles on the ground.#SUB2#
Vattalles is trying to work for a kimura but Epicity is defending well. #T1#
Epicity is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Vattalles is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Epicity doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vattalles. #SUB2#
Vattalles is working for a submission of some sort.
Epicity taking some punishment here, with Vattalles in his half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vattalles is controlling the pace.
Epicity is looking to improve his position.
Vattalles trying to control the action but Epicity is working from the bottom.
Vattalles prevents Epicity from standing back up.
Vattalles landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Epicity is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vattalles prevents Epicity from improving his position.
Vattalles perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mee Vattalles dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Vattalles looks for a takedown but Epicity sprawls well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Epicity.
Vattalles gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Epicity to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Vattalles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vattalles shoots in for a takedown but Epicity shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Turbo Epicity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mee Vattalles.
Vattalles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Epicity is fending him off so far but Vattalles persists. Nope, Epicity circles away and we're back to standing.
Epicity feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vattalles shoots in but Epicity avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mee Vattalles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epicity uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vattalles.
Vattalles darts in looking for a takedown but Epicity gets double underhooks and turns Vattalles into the ropes.
Epicity throws a quick counter kick to the body but Vattalles avoids it.#T1#
Vattalles misses with a right hand
and Epicity connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vattalles tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Epicity defends well and Vattalles ends up having to push Epicity into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vattalles is defended easily by Epicity.
Vattalles avoids a kick to the body.
Epicity scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vattalles tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Epicity defends well and Vattalles ends up having to push Epicity into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Epicity cracks Vattalles with a right hand to the side of the head.
A solid body kick from Epicity.
Vattalles looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Epicity tries to land a front kick but Vattalles steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Vattalles with a poor takedown
and Epicity counters with a leg kick.
Epicity is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vattalles can do to turn this around?
Epicity getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vattalles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Epicity swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vattalles doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Epicity counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Epicity lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vattalles has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vattalles and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vattalles shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Epicity but Epicity pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Epicity keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Epicity looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Epicity pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vattalles tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Epicity is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Epicity connects with a leg kick. Vattalles looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Epicity keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Vattalles takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Epicity misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Vattalles has Epicity up against the ropes in a clinch.
Epicity trying to control the position but instead, Vattalles has worked for underhooks and has pushed Epicity into the ropes.
Vattalles wants to take the fight to the mat but Epicity manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Epicity.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Epicity lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Epicity manages to break the clinch.
Epicity throws a push kick but Vattalles slaps the foot to one side.
Vattalles tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Epicity swivels and escapes.
Epicity feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Epicity throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vattalles misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Turbo Epicity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mee Vattalles.
Vattalles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epicity jabs Vattalles to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vattalles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A bone on bone clash there as Vattalles blocks the leg kick.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vattalles.
Vattalles takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vattalles swings for the body but Epicity moves out of range.
Vattalles looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vattalles fails with the takedown
letting Epicity counter with a right hand. #T2##TD2#
Vattalles looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Epicity!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Vattalles is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Epicity knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vattalles advances to mount.
Vattalles scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Vattalles looking to ground and pound but Epicity is blocking nicely.
Mee Vattalles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vattalles unloads with some shots from mount but Epicity bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vattalles cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

And that's the end of the fight!
Turbo Epicity showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Epicity has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Turbo Epicity!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Turbo Epicity!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Turbo Epicity!

Turbo Epicity wins by unanimous decision!

Turbo Epicity took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm not surprised by the swirls'.

 

Event: Pride FC 3     
Date:   Mar 23, 2019
#R1#
Epicity wants to slow Barnkvist down by chopping away at his legs.
Epicity throws a wild body kick that Barnkvist sees coming a mile off.
Epicity misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Epicity takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnkvist misses with a hook.
Barnkvist misses with an uppercut. Epicity saw that one coming.
Barnkvist sizes up Epicity with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barnkvist blocks a head kick by Epicity.
Epicity misses with a shot to the body
and Barnkvist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Epicity.
Epicity raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Barnkvist rushes Epicity and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Epicity breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Barnkvist fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Epicity, pushing him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barnkvist is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Epicity wants to break the clinch but can't.
Epicity wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barnkvist has him pressed against the cage.
Barnkvist tries a body shot but Epicity blocks it.
Barnkvist has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Epicity avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barnkvist keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Epicity's efforts to push away.
Epicity tries to throw a body punch but Barnkvist avoids it by throwing Epicity back against the cage.
Epicity wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barnkvist can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Epicity breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Barnkvist as he connects with a hook.
Barnkvist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epicity manages to avoid it.
Epicity avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barnkvist misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnkvist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnkvist misses with a takedown
and Epicity counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barnkvist's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Barnkvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A head kick misses from Epicity.
Epicity throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barnkvist lands the left hand.
Epicity throws a sloppy head kick and Barnkvist moves out of range easily.
Epicity avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Epicity throws a right hand that misses
and Barnkvist counters with a right hand to the body.
Epicity just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnkvist lands a lovely overhand right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barnkvist misses with a hook
and Barnkvist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Barnkvist shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barnkvist showed some decent athleticism there.
Barnkvist missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Barnkvist throwing shots but Epicity is blocking nicely.
Epicity avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barnkvist scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Epicity tries to get to full guard but Barnkvist has control of the leg.
Barnkvist working the head and body with strikes.
Epicity is looking for a sweep. Barnkvist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Epicity blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist lands with a punch from half guard.
Epicity is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Barnkvist thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barnkvist scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barnkvist looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barnkvist not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Epicity keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barnkvist is looking to take a break and control but Epicity is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Epicity holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Barnkvist trying to advance position but Epicity counters by regaining guard.
Epicity preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Epicity is looking to stand up but Barnkvist isn't so interested in that idea.
Epicity is trying to control the position but Barnkvist postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Barnkvist dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Epicity swings widly with a right hand
and Barnkvist counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Barnkvist has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Peter Barnkvist is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnkvist connects with a good right hand that stumbles Epicity. Epicity circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barnkvist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Epicity can do to turn this around?
Barnkvist connects with the punch.
Epicity avoids the body shot from Barnkvist.
Epicity cracks Barnkvist with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Peter Barnkvist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnkvist lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Barnkvist on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Barnkvist moves out of range of the strikes.
Epicity throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Barnkvist counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barnkvist.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epicity tries a body shot but Barnkvist blocks it. #TD#
Barnkvist has hold of one of Epicity's legs. Epicity is fighting the takedown attempt but Barnkvist gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnkvist with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnkvist connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnkvist's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Epicity looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Epicity wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barnkvist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Epicity works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnkvist trying to control but Epicity is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Epicity's head.
Epicity trying to keep a closed guard but Barnkvist is proving a slippery customer.
Barnkvist looking to pass the guard.
Epicity looking to control.
Barnkvist makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Barnkvist is in close to Epicity's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Peter Barnkvist overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnkvist with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barnkvist lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Epicity seems keen to control Barnkvist's posture.
Barnkvist makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Epicity tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnkvist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Epicity controls Barnkvist momentarily but Barnkvist frees himself.
Barnkvist with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnkvist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Epicity works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Epicity keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Epicity wants to sweep here but Barnkvist controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Epicity is trying to keep Barnkvist in close.
Barnkvist trying to control but Epicity is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist stands up over Epicity, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barnkvist stands up over Epicity, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barnkvist connects with a couple of short punches.
Barnkvist works over Epicity with some ground and pound from guard.
Barnkvist throws an elbow that misses. Epicity uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barnkvist's guard. Nice move by Epicity!#REVB#
Barnkvist bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Epicity's guard. #REVR##T4#
Epicity looking to control.
Barnkvist with a nice head shot there.
Barnkvist postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnkvist postures up and lands a big shot to Epicity's brow.
Barnkvist chips away with some ground and pound.
Barnkvist loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnkvist postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barnkvist scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Epicity keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Barnkvist dominated that second round.
That's time! Barnkvist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Barnkvist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnkvist lands a slapping body shot.
Barnkvist lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barnkvist tries to clinch there but Epicity circles away.
Epicity tries a quick counter leg kick but Barnkvist is wise to it.
Barnkvist falls off balance throwing a combination
and Epicity makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Barnkvist connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Epicity's hands.
Barnkvist jabs at Epicity's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Barnkvist is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Epicity's half guard.
Ground and pound from Barnkvist.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnkvist seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Epicity wants to control but Barnkvist is keeping busy. #T1#
Epicity is looking to escape.#ES2#
Epicity has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Barnkvist is on him like a limpet, forcing Epicity back against the cage.
Barnkvist changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Epicity fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD#
Barnkvist bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Epicity is working to avoid the ground and pound but Barnkvist connects with a decent elbow.
Barnkvist working the head and body with strikes.
The ground and pound from Barnkvist seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Epicity manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnkvist's best efforts.
Barnkvist throwing shots but Epicity is blocking nicely.
Turbo Epicity has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Barnkvist is thwarting Epicity's attempts to control the position.
Epicity moves into full guard.
Barnkvist with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnkvist engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Epicity not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Epicity has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barnkvist postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Epicity bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnkvist's guard. #REVB#
Barnkvist bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Epicity's guard. #REVR#
Barnkvist stands up over Epicity, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barnkvist cracks Epicity with a solid left hand.
Epicity working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist landing some decent shots from guard.
Epicity wants to get back to his feet but Barnkvist is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barnkvist lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Epicity trying to control the position.
Barnkvist is working Epicity over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Peter Barnkvist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Barnkvist engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barnkvist has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Epicity isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Barnkvist stacks Epicity on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Barnkvist!
A lull in the action here.
Barnkvist wants to control but Epicity is keeping him busy.
Barnkvist scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Epicity to see if he's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Barnkvist showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barnkvist 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Barnkvist!

Peter Barnkvist seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: AFC #41     
Date:   Mar 02, 2019
#R1#
Marston throws the kick towards the body but Epicity avoids it.
Epicity takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marston looks to land a combination. Epicity sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Marston throws a body shot but no joy.
Epicity lands a jab.
Epicity avoids the body shot from Marston.
Marston loads up on a big right hand but Epicity slips the punch.
Marston misses with a body shot.
Epicity ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marston moves away.
Marston misses with a double jab
and Epicity counters with a low kick, right behind Marston 's knee.
Marston misses the body punch
and Epicity counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Epicity slips under a jab from Marston.
Marston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marston works Epicity's body with a nice hook.
Marston is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Epicity rather than just go for the knockout.
Marston throws a hook but Epicity blocks it.#T1#
The fighters circling - Epicity throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marston throws a body shot but no joy.
Marston throws a lazy uppercut
and Epicity counters with a leg kick.
Marston looks to score with a jab to the body but Epicity is just out of range.
Marston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marston.
It appears Epicity was looking to counter with a kick there.
Epicity looks to land a right hand but Marston moved out of range.
Marston lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick misses from Epicity.
Marston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marston misses with a jab to the body
and Marston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Epicity throws a head kick but Marston moves out of range.
Epicity fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marston looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Epicity moves away from the strike by Marston.
Marston is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Epicity moves out of range as Marston strikes.#T2#
Marston throws a lazy head kick
and Epicity counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like John Marston has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marston throws a jab when Epicity was well out of range.
Epicity sizes up Marston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marston misses with a lunging right hand
and Epicity counters with a straight right hand.
Marston lands a jab to Epicity's midsection.
Marston throws an overhand right that lands on Epicity's shoulder, as Epicity tries to avoid the shot.
Epicity connects with a nice looking jab.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marston.
Marston takes a swing at Epicity's ribcage but misses.
Marston throws a hook but Epicity avoids it easily.
Marston takes one to the chin there.
Epicity throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Epicity throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Marston releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marston throws a looping overhand right but Epicity ducks down to avoid it.
Epicity blocks a head kick by Marston. #T3#
A shot to the liver by Marston. Beautiful body shot.
Marston slips a straight right by Epicity.
Epicity is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marston.
Epicity slips under a jab from Marston.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marston. Epicity does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marston throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Marston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Epicity is looking to counter punch.
Epicity moves out of range of the body kick.
Marston is looking to chop away at Epicity's legs.
Epicity half committed to a counter leg kick.
Marston shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Epicity displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marston throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Epicity misses its target.
Epicity takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marston.
A little jabbing left from Marston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epicity tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Epicity avoids the body shot from Marston.
Epicity swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marston misses with a straight right.
Marston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Epicity is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Epicity is looking to land body kicks.
Epicity lands a right hook to the body.
Marston looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Epicity tried to counter with a leg kick but Marston avoided it.
Epicity throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marston throws a hook to the side of Epicity's head but Epicity sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marston cracks a nice hook into Epicity's ribs.
Marston throws a right hand that misses
and Epicity connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Marston.
It looked like Epicity wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
John Marston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Epicity is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Epicity has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Epicity blocks a head kick by Marston.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marston throws a predictable looking body shot
and Epicity cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Marston will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Marston's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Marston throws a hook to the side of Epicity's head but Epicity sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Epicity takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marston thows a leg kick but Epicity checks it
and Epicity counters with a low kick, right behind Marston 's knee.
Epicity misses with a wild body shot.
Marston connects with a good right hand that stumbles Epicity. Epicity circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marston lands a nice shot to the body.
Epicity throws a body punch but Marston moves out of range.
Epicity blocks a jab.
Marston throws a looping overhand right but Epicity ducks down to avoid it.
Epicity takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston misses with an uppercut. Epicity saw that one coming.
Epicity pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marston misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Marston misses its intended target.
Marston scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Marston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epicity manages to avoid it.
Epicity throws a hook but Marston avoids it easily.
Marston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marston lands a nice shot to the body.
Epicity tries to land a leg kick but Marston saw it coming and moves away.
Marston lands a nice shot to the body.
Epicity needs to keep his hands up - Marston had a free shot at his head there.
Marston looks to score with a jab to the body but Epicity is just out of range.
Marston misses with an uppercut
and Epicity counters with a stiff right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Epicity.
Marston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Epicity looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Epicity looks to land a right hand but Marston moved out of range.
Marston misses with a wild body shot.
Epicity looks for the body kick but Marston saw that one coming. #T2#
Epicity checks the leg kick.
Epicity's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marston connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Epicity scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marston! But no joy.
Marston lands a leg kick that knocks Epicity off balance momentarily.
Epicity slips under a jab from Marston.
Epicity takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Epicity lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Marston cracks a nice hook into Epicity's ribs.
Epicity throws out a leg kick but Marston moves out of range and Epicity only half commits.
Epicity slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marston. Epicity does a little dance to reset his feet.
Epicity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marston was well out of range. Poor timing from Epicity.
Marston punishes Epicity's body with a nice straight punch.
Marston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Marston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marston tries a head kick but it misses.
Marston just misses with a punch to the body.
Marston throws a half hearted mid kick.
Epicity misses the shot to the body.
Marston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Epicity throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marston.
Marston misses with a hook.
It looked like Epicity was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marston.
Epicity avoids the body shot from Marston.
Epicity drops his hands momentarily and Marston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Epicity might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Marston swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Epicity counters with an inside leg kick.
John Marston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marston darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marston lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Marston misses. #T4#
Epicity throws the kick towards the body but Marston avoids it.
Marston misses with a lunging right hand
and Epicity counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epicity avoids the head kick by Marston.
Marston on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Epicity lands a lovely overhand right.
Epicity missing with a left hand there. Marston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Epicity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marston lands a jab to the nose.
Marston lands with a straight right. Epicity didn't see that one coming.
Epicity slips a jab and a cross from Marston.
Epicity throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marston takes a swing at Epicity's ribcage but misses.
Epicity is looking to counter punch.
Marston throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Epicity is looking to counter punch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marston throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Marston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Marston's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Marston misses.
Marston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Epicity.
Marston jabs Epicity to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marston blocks a jab.
Marston scores with a decent looking hook.
Marston swinging wildly here.
Epicity throwing a counter right hand but Marston manages to avoid it.
Marston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Epicity ducks under a wild hook from Marston.
Epicity thumps Marston with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston moves out of range of the body kick from Epicity.
Epicity slips under a jab.
Marston paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Marston lands a nice shot to the body.
Marston misses with a body shot.
Epicity looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A nice combination there by Marston.
Epicity steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marston.
Marston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Epicity feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Epicity misses with a double jab.
Epicity throws an overhand right that lands on Marston's shoulder, as Marston tries to avoid the shot.
Epicity wants to land a leg kick but Marston is out of range.
The fighters circling - Marston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marston scores with a shot to the body.
Marston misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Epicity there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marston throws a leg kick that misses.
Turbo Epicity has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Marston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Epicity was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epicity throws a solid leg kick but Marston takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Epicity.
Marston throws out a loose jab but Epicity uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marston defending well as Epicity loads up on a big left hand.
Marston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Epicity stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Epicity takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marston checks a leg kick.
Marston misses with an uppercut. Epicity saw that one coming.
Epicity tried to counter with a leg kick but Marston avoided it.
Marston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marston lands the left hand.
Marston connects with a body shot that sends Epicity's belly button to the back.
Epicity moves out of range of the body kick from Marston.
Epicity fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marston is out of range. #T3#
Epicity showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marston.
Marston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marston throws the kick towards the body but Epicity avoids it.
Marston connects with a body shot that sends Epicity's belly button to the back.
Epicity avoids a kick to the body.
Marston throws a shot from downtown. Epicity moves away and avoids it.
Epicity walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marston throws a body punch but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marston.
Marston lands a lovely overhand right.
Marston swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Epicity counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Epicity uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marston.#T4#
Marston looks to score with a jab to the body but Epicity is just out of range.
Marston stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Epicity takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Epicity throws out a loose jab but Marston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marston throws a body punch but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Epicity throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Epicity misses with the combination.
Marston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Epicity sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epicity takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marston moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Epicity fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Marston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Marston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marston has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Marston!

Post fight, John Marston took to the microphone: 'I dunno sounds like a lot of effort to me. I think I'd prefer red dead 2 and pornhub'.

 

Event: AFC #37     
Date:   Feb 16, 2019
#R1#
Kincaid lands with a shot to the body.
Epicity lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Epicity thumps Kincaid with a low kick.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kincaid.
Kincaid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epicity throws a poor cross that misses
and Kincaid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Epicity goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kincaid jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kincaid 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Epicity misses.
Epicity just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKincaid.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kincaid, right into the meat.
Kincaid throws a lazy uppercut
and Epicity counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epicity misses with a body shot
and Epicity takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Epicity throws a sloppy head kick and Kincaid moves out of range easily.
Kincaid swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Epicity misses with a looping left.
Epicity fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kincaid throws a body shot but no joy.
Epicity lands a jab.
Epicity misses with a left hand
and Kincaid finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kincaid throws a poor cross that misses
and Epicity counters with a stiff right hand.
Epicity throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kincaid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kincaid rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Epicity counters with a low kick, right behind Kincaid 's knee. #T2#
Kincaid throws a shot from downtown. Epicity moves away and avoids it.
Epicity flicks out a counter leg kick but Kincaid steps away.
Epicity pushes Kincaid away with a front kick.
Epicity cracks Kincaid with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Kincaid misses its intended target.
Kincaid misses with a body kick.
Epicity looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kincaid misses with a right hand
and Epicity counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kincaid thinking.
Epicity fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kincaid.
Epicity throws a leg kick
and Kincaid counters with a slapping leg kick.
Good exchange - Epicity coming out on top.
Kincaid misses with a head kick. #T3#
Kincaid bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Epicity's head backwards.
Kincaid takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kincaid takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kincaid throws an off balance right hand
and Epicity counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Epicity is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kincaid had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A big left from Epicity misses.
Epicity chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kincaid.
Kincaid lands with a kick to the ribs.
Epicity misses the shot to the body.
Epicity throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Epicity.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epicity defending well as Kincaid loads up on a big left hand.
Epicity throws out a counter right but Kincaid avoids it with no problem.
Kincaid doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kincaid with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Epicity to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Epicity tries to keep at a distance but Kincaid has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kincaid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Epicity pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Epicity looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Epicity throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Epicity scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Epicity throws an off balance right hand
and Kincaid counters with a stiff right hand.
Epicity throws a good cross that connects.
Kincaid ducks right into an uppercut from Epicity.
Kincaid throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kincaid looks to clinch
and Epicity counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kincaid connects with a high kick.
Epicity jabs Kincaid right on the nose. Kincaid blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#
Kincaid is rocked!
Epicity lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kincaid throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Epicity counters with a crisp one two that drops Kincaid! Epicity thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kincaid to his feet! Kincaid is in big trouble!
Oh Kincaid is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kincaid takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Epicity cracks Kincaid on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kincaid falls backwards against the cage. Epicity follows up with more strikes that drop Kincaid to his knees. Epicity keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kincaid! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Turbo Epicity!
Turbo Epicity took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'm not surprised by the swirls'.

 

Event: Showdown in the Downtown #7     
Date:   Jan 26, 2019
#R1#
A big right from Epicity misses.
And Kincaid responds with a good body kick, but Epicity manages to step out the way in time.
Kincaid slips a jab from Epicity.
Epicity walks into a jab.
Epicity thows a leg kick but Kincaid checks it
and Kincaid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kincaid cracks Epicity with an open hand slap.
Kincaid moves forwards but Epicity connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kincaid staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kincaid scores with a jab. Epicity acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kincaid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kincaid connects with a body shot.
Kincaid just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Epicity ducks under a wild hook from Kincaid.
Epicity staying out of range there.
Kincaid connects with a body shot that sends Epicity's belly button to the back.
Kincaid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kincaid avoids a kick to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Kincaid misses.
Epicity throws a hook but Kincaid avoids it easily.
Epicity misses with a low kick as Kincaid jumps back.#CL2#
Kincaid moves into range and clinches up with Epicity.#BC#
Epicity breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kincaid misses with a hook.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Epicity. Kincaid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kincaid throws out a counter right but Epicity avoids it with no problem.
Epicity throws a shot from downtown. Kincaid moves away and avoids it.
Epicity does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kincaid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Epicity fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kincaid.
Epicity lands a front kick.
Kincaid fails with an attempt to clinch.
Epicity walks into a stiff left hand from Kincaid.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kincaid.
Donk. Kincaid catches Epicity right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Kincaid takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Epicity throws a lazy uppercut
and Epicity takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Epicity takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kincaid throws a low kick, looking for Epicity's leg but Epicity calmly moves out of range.
Kincaid throws a poor cross that misses
and Epicity counters with a right hand to the body.
Kincaid misses with a body shot.
Epicity throws a right hand that misses
and Kincaid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turbo Epicity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Epicity misses its intended target.
Epicity finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Epicity throws a leg kick
and Kincaid counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Epicity pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Epicity walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Kincaid gets a double leg takedown into Epicity's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kincaid is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kincaid trying to control the position from guard on top but Epicity is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Epicity seems keen to control Kincaid's posture.
Kincaid content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Kincaid dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kincaid throws a shot to the body.
Epicity drops his hands momentarily and Kincaid takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kincaid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Epicity. That did some damage!
Epicity throws a hook but Kincaid avoids it easily.
Kincaid lands with an overhand left.
Epicity jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Epicity.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Epicity gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kincaid to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kincaid forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Kincaid content to control rather than advance.
Kincaid seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Epicity does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kincaid working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kincaid trying to control from Epicity's half guard. Epicity has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kincaid scoring with punches to the head and body.
Epicity knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kincaid on the ground.
Epicity looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
My spies in Fist of Fury Training Center inform me that Kincaid has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kincaid slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Kincaid working over Epicity with some ground and pound. Epicity looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Epicity tries to roll over but Kincaid keeps him under control.
Kincaid controlling the action here.
Epicity is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kincaid content to control rather than advance.
Epicity pushes Kincaid off looking to stand but Kincaid dives back in and keeps control. #T3#
Kincaid thows a huge punch but Epicity dodges it nicely.
Kincaid performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kincaid thows a huge punch but Epicity dodges it nicely.
Epicity is refusing to be controlled, as Kincaid sits in half guard.
Kincaid works his way into full mount!
Kincaid with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kincaid cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T4#
Epicity is working to get back to half guard.
Epicity is squirming around, avoiding Kincaid's attempts to control the action.
Kincaid punishing his opponent with strikes.
Epicity keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kincaid lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kincaid has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kincaid wants to control the pace but Epicity is squirming around nicely.
Epicity keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Epicity is in a horrible position here. Kincaid smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Kincaid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Epicity throws a body punch but Kincaid moves out of range.
Epicity lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kincaid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epicity.
Kincaid tries to counter with a clinch but Epicity shakes him off and moves away.
Epicity misses with a right hand
letting Kincaid counter with a right hand.
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kincaid.
Kincaid takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kincaid throws a lazy uppercut
and Epicity counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Epicity finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kincaid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Epicity misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Kincaid counters by clinching up. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kincaid. #BC#
Epicity manages to break the clinch.
Kincaid avoids the body shot from Epicity.
Kincaid checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kincaid throws a shot from downtown. Epicity moves away and avoids it.
Kincaid misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Epicity wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kincaid uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Epicity has time to react.
Kincaid tried to score with a low kick but Epicity checks it.
Kincaid scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Epicity gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Epicity is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Turbo Epicity has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kincaid lands a couple of elbows.
Epicity tries to strike from the bottom.
Epicity not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kincaid postures up in Epicity's guard and throws a big left but Epicity blocks it.
Kincaid not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Epicity pulls Kincaid in to control the position. #SUB#
Epicity looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kincaid passes into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kincaid takes a little break here. Epicity wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Epicity tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kincaid wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Epicity takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kincaid is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Epicity will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kincaid is continuing to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kincaid tries to move to mount but Epicity blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kincaid in side control lands a decent elbow.
Malcolm Kincaid has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kincaid lands a nice forearm strike.
Kincaid misses with the ground and pound.
Kincaid taking a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kincaid tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kincaid lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Malcolm Kincaid is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
You can see the frustration on Epicity's face as Kincaid controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm Kincaid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kincaid has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm Kincaid!

Malcolm Kincaid seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: AFC #31     
Date:   Jan 05, 2019
#R1#
Rostedt misses with a kick to the body.
Rostedt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epicity manages to avoid it.
Rostedt throws a body shot but no joy.
Rostedt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rostedt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Epicity scores with a nice body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rostedt or perhaps it was just good defense by Epicity, which made it look bad.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rostedt.
A quick step to the side and Rostedt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rostedt scores with a punch to the head.
Epicity on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rostedt lands a high kick!
Epicity stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rostedt.
Rostedt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rostedt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Epicity.
Epicity looks to throw the jab but Rostedt is out of range. #T1#
A low kick from Epicity is predictable there
and Rostedt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rostedt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epicity was well out of range. Poor timing from Rostedt.
Rostedt works the jab nicely.
Jeti Rostedt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rostedt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Epicity counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rostedt shoots in for a takedown but Epicity shows good takedown defense.
Epicity is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rostedt with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Rostedt. Those never looked like landing.
Epicity misses with a double jab.
Rostedt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rostedt throws a sloppy head kick and Epicity moves out of range easily.
Epicity appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Epicity ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rostedt moves away.
Epicity moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Epicity was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rostedt scores with a jab to the body.
Rostedt throws a body kick that misses.
Epicity throws a hook to the side of Rostedt's head but Rostedt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Rostedt jabs Epicity right on the nose. Epicity blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rostedt tries a head kick but it misses.
Rostedt misses with a kick to the body.
Rostedt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rostedt lands a glancing blow to the side of Epicity's head.
Rostedt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Epicity finds it's target.
Epicity tried to score with a low kick but Rostedt checks it.
Epicity uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rostedt.
Epicity lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rostedt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Epicity on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epicity checks a leg kick nicely.
Rostedt lands a jab to Epicity's midsection.
Rostedt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Epicity throws out a counter right but Rostedt avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Epicity stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rostedt.
Rostedt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rostedt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rostedt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Epicity counters with a nice uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rostedt.
Epicity defending well as Rostedt loads up on a big left hand.
Turbo Epicity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Epicity tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rostedt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Epicity stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab, jab by Rostedt - just one landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rostedt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeti Rostedt. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Epicity checks a low kick from Rostedt.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rostedt.
Epicity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epicity throws out a counter right but Rostedt avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epicity scores with a hook to the body. Rostedt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Epicity fakes the leg kick and cracks Rostedt in the body.
Rostedt blocks a leg kick.
Rostedt misses the shot to the body.
Epicity lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Epicity scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rostedt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Epicity.
Epicity takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Epicity takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Epicity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeti Rostedt dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rostedt thows a leg kick but Epicity checks it
enabling Epicity to counter with a crisp jab.
Rostedt scores with a jab to the body.
Rostedt looks to land a left hand but Epicity moved out of range nicely.
Jeti Rostedt is winning the standup battle so far.
Rostedt throws a low kick but Epicity avoids it.
Epicity flicks out a counter leg kick but Rostedt steps away.
Rostedt checks a low kick from Epicity.
Rostedt lands a nice shot that snaps Epicity's head back.
Rostedt swings for the body but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity lands with a cross.
Rostedt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Epicity throws a looping overhand right but Rostedt ducks down to avoid it.
Rostedt fires out a quick counter leg kick but Epicity just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rostedt misses with a leg kick
and Epicity counters with a left to the body.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rostedt.
Epicity waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rostedt.
Epicity just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRostedt.#T1#
Epicity misses with a lunging right hand
and Rostedt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rostedt lands a head kick. Epicity smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A jab from Epicity does it's job there.
Rostedt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Epicity counters with a stiff right hand.
Rostedt checks a leg kick.
Rostedt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Epicity on the side of the head.
Rostedt just misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity unleashes a big counter combination but Rostedt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Epicity connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rostedt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Epicity defends it nicely.
Rostedt is looking to wear down Epicity with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Epicity takes a swing at Rostedt's ribcage but misses.
Rostedt shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
Good work by Epicity as he checks the leg kick.
Epicity walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rostedt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rostedt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Epicity checks it well.
Rostedt digs a good body shot into Epicity's ribs.
Rostedt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Epicity counters with a nice body kick.
Epicity throws a wild body kick that Rostedt sees coming a mile off.
Good work by Rostedt as he checks the leg kick.
Epicity's corner calls for a 1-2. Epicity obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from Rostedt misses.
Rostedt lands with an uppercut that bounces Epicity off the cage and back into range.
Rostedt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rostedt there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big right from Rostedt misses.
Rostedt lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Epicity misses with a body shot.
Epicity tries to score with a low kick but Rostedt moves his leg out of the way.
Epicity throws a lazy right hand but Rostedt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rostedt throws a leg kick
enabling Epicity to counter with a crisp jab.
Rostedt connects with a leg kick. Epicity looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rostedt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rostedt blocks a low kick nicely.
Rostedt missing with a left hand there. Epicity was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Epicity jabs Rostedt right on the nose. Rostedt blinks but takes it well.
Nice straight punches there by Rostedt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rostedt.
Rostedt throws a leg kick but Epicity sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rostedt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slow jab from Epicity misses its intended target. #T4#
Rostedt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Epicity misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Rostedt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Epicity won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Epicity throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epicity throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Epicity takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rostedt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rostedt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Epicity checks it well.
Nice body punch from Epicity.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rostedt.
Epicity displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rostedt throws out the jab.
Rostedt feints and then cracks Epicity's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Epicity down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rostedt lands with a nice combination. Epicity backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Turbo Epicity will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Rostedt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Epicity.
Rostedt is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Epicity looks to land a body kick but Rostedt moved away.
Rostedt cracks Epicity with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rostedt fails with the takedown.
Rostedt throws a body punch but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Epicity.
Epicity misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity throws out a powerful jab.
Rostedt throws the left hand but Epicity avoids the punch easily.
Epicity feints a counter leg kick.
Rostedt throws a looping overhand right but Epicity ducks down to avoid it.
Rostedt misses with a body shot.
Epicity flicks out a counter leg kick but Rostedt steps away.
Rostedt throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Rostedt misses with the combination.
Epicity is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rostedt with a body shot.
Rostedt slips under a jab.
Rostedt is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Epicity misses the target.
Rostedt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Epicity misses with a wild body shot.
Rostedt moves out of range as Epicity strikes.
Rostedt tries a low kick but Epicity avoids it.
Rostedt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rostedt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rostedt throws a combination that misses
and Epicity counters with a nice body shot.
Rostedt throws a lazy right hand but Epicity sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rostedt takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Rostedt misses with a wild body shot.
Epicity steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rostedt.
Epicity counters with a body kick.
Epicity lunges at Rostedt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rostedt's hand.
Rostedt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Epicity stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Rostedt.
A jab from Rostedt misses.
Epicity misses with an uppercut. Rostedt saw that one coming.
Good exchange - Epicity coming out on top.
Rostedt throws a hook to the side of Epicity's head but Epicity sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Epicity slips a jab and a cross from Rostedt.
Epicity tries to land a front kick but Rostedt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Epicity misses with a head kick. #T3#
A low kick from Epicity is predictable there
and Rostedt counters with an outside leg kick.
Rostedt throws a solid leg kick but Epicity takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rostedt.
Epicity now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Epicity checks a low kick from Rostedt.
Rostedt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Epicity counters with an outside leg kick.
Epicity's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Epicity keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Epicity only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rostedt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Epicity on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rostedt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Epicity there.
Epicity takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Epicity lands a nice looking body shot.
Epicity on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Epicity walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rostedt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Epicity thuds his right hand into Rostedt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Epicity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rostedt manages to avoid it.
Epicity fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epicity ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Epicity throws a big shot that misses.
Epicity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rostedt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Epicity with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rostedt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Epicity counters with a thumping low kick.
Epicity throws a wild body kick that Rostedt sees coming a mile off.
Epicity throws a hook but Rostedt avoids it easily.
Rostedt lands a jab.
Rostedt scores with a nice right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Turbo Epicity.
I think Epicity has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Turbo Epicity!

Turbo Epicity made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'm not surprised by the swirls'.

 

Event: Showdown in the Downtown #4     
Date:   Dec 15, 2018
#R1#
Epicity does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Arto Blomsten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epicity throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Blomsten dives in and grabs Epicity's left leg, looking for a takedown. Epicity pushes down on Blomsten's head and hops out.
Epicity slips a jab from Blomsten.
Epicity throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blomsten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epicity scores with a body shot.
Blomsten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Epicity checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Blomsten takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blomsten tries to score a power double leg takedown but Epicity sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blomsten somewhat.#T1#
Epicity getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Epicity walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blomsten checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Epicity lands with a hook. Blomsten tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Epicity scores with a nice body kick.
Epicity throws a shot from downtown. Blomsten moves away and avoids it.
Blomsten now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Blomsten checks the leg kick nicely there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Epicity.
Epicity throws a push kick but Blomsten slaps the foot to one side.
Blomsten tries to counter with a clinch but Epicity shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Epicity takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Blomsten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Epicity staying out of range there.
Blomsten swings widly with a right hand
and Epicity counters with a slapping leg kick.
Blomsten shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Epicity connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turbo Epicity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arto Blomsten.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epicity throws a hook but Blomsten blocks it.
Epicity jabs at Blomsten's body.
Nice shot lands for Blomsten.
Epicity throws a series of punches but Blomsten avoids them all with ease.
Epicity lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Blomsten fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Blomsten has managed to clinch.
Epicity tries to circle away but Blomsten has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Blomsten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Epicity getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Epicity misses with a straight left.
Blomsten throws out a loose jab but Epicity uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epicity tries to work over Blomsten's front leg with a kick but Blomsten checks it.
Blomsten moves in looking to clinch but Epicity pushes him off.
Blomsten's jab looks to have found its range, popping Epicity under the eye.
Epicity misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Blomsten connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Epicity throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blomsten.
Epicity looks to score with a jab to the body but Blomsten is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Epicity as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epicity misses with a shot to the body
enabling Blomsten to counter with a crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Epicity lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Blomsten has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blomsten and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Blomsten throws a good cross that connects.
Epicity works the jab nicely.
Epicity feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blomsten's calf.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blomsten looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Blomsten looks to throw the jab but Epicity is out of range.
Epicity misses with a wild body shot.
Blomsten misses with a looping left.
Epicity jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Epicity throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Blomsten counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Epicity is looking to slow Blomsten down with leg kicks.
Epicity throws a front kick aimed at Blomsten's knee but Blomsten avoids it well.
Epicity misses with a body kick.
Epicity walks into a stiff left hand from Blomsten.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity stuffs the takedown.
Epicity misses with a low kick as Blomsten jumps back.
Blomsten defending well as Epicity loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
A leg kick checked by Blomsten.
Turbo Epicity is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Epicity. Blomsten does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Blomsten tries to counter it with a takedown but Epicity pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Epicity cracks Blomsten with a right hand to the side of the head.
Turbo Epicity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blomsten fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blomsten fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blomsten walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Epicity checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Blomsten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blomsten shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Epicity as he avoids it easily.
Turbo Epicity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arto Blomsten.
Epicity lands a right hook to the body.
Epicity takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Epicity.
A big left from Epicity misses.
Epicity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blomsten misses with a hook. Epicity ducked under it nicely.
Epicity rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Blomsten to counter with a crisp jab.
Blomsten checks the leg kick.
Blomsten throws a low kick, looking for Epicity's leg but Epicity calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Epicity misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Epicity lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Blomsten has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blomsten and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Epicity misses with a looping left.
Blomsten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blomsten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blomsten checks a leg kick.
Blomsten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Epicity.
Epicity misses with a leg kick
and Blomsten counters with a straight right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Epicity lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Blomsten has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blomsten and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Blomsten throws out a counter right but Epicity avoids it with no problem.
Epicity defending well as Blomsten loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Blomsten rushes Epicity and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Epicity. #BC#
Epicity breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blomsten is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Epicity throws a leg kick which misses Blomsten's front leg but catches the back leg as Blomsten tries to avoid it.
Epicity throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blomsten.
Blomsten tries to counter with a clinch but Epicity shakes him off and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Epicity misses the target.
Epicity moves out of range of the strikes.
Blomsten checks a leg kick.
Blomsten throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Epicity is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blomsten.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blomsten, as that shot connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blomsten gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Epicity counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Blomsten.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Epicity moves into range and connects with a jab.
Epicity scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Epicity pushes Blomsten away with a front kick.
Blomsten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Epicity takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Epicity bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Epicity lands with a straight right. Blomsten didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Epicity 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Epicity avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blomsten keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice jab there from Epicity. #T1#
Blomsten lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blomsten avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blomsten! But no joy.
Epicity throws a front kick aimed at Blomsten's knee but Blomsten avoids it well. #CL2#
Blomsten has managed to clinch.
Epicity is trying to force a seperation but Blomsten has the dominant position.
Blomsten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Epicity lands with a light punch inside.
Epicity tries to break free but Blomsten pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Epicity breaks the clinch.
Epicity throws a big shot that misses.
Blomsten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Epicity is looking to counter punch.
Arto Blomsten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Blomsten tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Epicity paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blomsten shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Epicity sprawls well. Epicity wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blomsten gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Epicity is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blomsten can do to turn this around?
Blomsten lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Epicity backwards.
Epicity slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Blomsten fails to land. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blomsten.
A body shot lands from Epicity.
Epicity tries to break the clinch but Blomsten is controlling the position. #BC2#
Blomsten breaks from the clinch.
Epicity loads up on a big right hand but Blomsten slips the punch.
Epicity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blomsten cracks a nice hook into Epicity's ribs.
Epicity slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Blomsten. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blomsten.
Epicity pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blomsten looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Epicity cracks Blomsten with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Blomsten with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Epicity counter with a right hand.
Blomsten misses with a straight left.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blomsten missing with a left hand there. Epicity was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Epicity looks to score with a jab to the body but Blomsten is just out of range.
Epicity lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blomsten's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blomsten slips under a jab from Epicity.
Blomsten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epicity was well out of range. Poor timing from Blomsten.
Epicity fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blomsten has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice straight punches there by Epicity. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Epicity.
Blomsten's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Epicity ducks under a wild hook from Blomsten.
Blomsten just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEpicity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Turbo Epicity showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Epicity, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turbo Epicity!

Turbo Epicity took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'm not surprised by the swirls'.

 

Event: AFC #21     
Date:   Nov 24, 2018
#R1#
Epicity throws a body kick that misses.
Dovah-Kinn shoots in looking for a takedown. Epicity tries to sprawl out of it but Dovah-Kinn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Epicity manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dovah-Kinn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Epicity takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dovah-Kinn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Epicity misses with a head kick.
Dovah-Kinn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dovah-Kinn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Dovah-Kinn rushes Epicity and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dovah-Kinn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Epicity lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Dovah-Kinn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Epicity moves away from the strike by Dovah-Kinn.
Epicity throws a head kick but Dovah-Kinn moves out of range. #T1#
Epicity jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Epicity closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Laat Dovah-Kinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epicity takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dovah-Kinn moves out of range as Epicity strikes.
Epicity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epicity doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Epicity ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dovah-Kinn.
Dovah-Kinn misses with a lunging right hand
and Epicity counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dovah-Kinn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Epicity avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dovah-Kinn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epicity moves away from the strike by Dovah-Kinn.
Epicity throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dovah-Kinn.#T2#
Epicity slips a jab from Dovah-Kinn.
Epicity looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dovah-Kinn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turbo Epicity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dovah-Kinn connects with a leg kick. Epicity looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Epicity uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dovah-Kinn.
Epicity appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dovah-Kinn is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Epicity throws a right hand that Dovah-Kinn ducks under and follows up with a left that Dovah-Kinn also avoids with ease.
Dovah-Kinn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Epicity takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Epicity showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dovah-Kinn.
Dovah-Kinn jabs Epicity to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Epicity blocks the low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Epicity misses.#TD#
Dovah-Kinn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Epicity sprawls well initially but Dovah-Kinn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dovah-Kinn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Dovah-Kinn is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dovah-Kinn missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Dovah-Kinn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Epicity has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Dovah-Kinn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Dovah-Kinn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Epicity is just riding it out for now. Dovah-Kinn eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Epicity on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dovah-Kinn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Epicity is defending against the submission attempts here by Dovah-Kinn.
Dovah-Kinn is stalling here. Epicity is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dovah-Kinn seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Epicity has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Laat Dovah-Kinn dominated that round.
That's time! Dovah-Kinn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Epicity moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Epicity was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Epicity misses with a wild body shot.
Epicity avoids a kick to the body.
Epicity takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dovah-Kinn tries to clinch up but Epicity circles away and keeps his distance.
Dovah-Kinn misses with a hook. Epicity ducked under it nicely.
Dovah-Kinn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Epicity.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Epicity, as that shot connected.
Dovah-Kinn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Epicity can do to turn this around?
Dovah-Kinn connects with a jab.
Dovah-Kinn swings for the body but Epicity moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dovah-Kinn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Epicity uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dovah-Kinn.
Dovah-Kinn tries to work over Epicity's front leg with a kick but Epicity checks it.
Epicity throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Epicity swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Epicity avoids a kick to the body.
Epicity counters with a body kick.
Epicity lands a really nice looking cross but Dovah-Kinn seems unphased.
Dovah-Kinn dodges the punch combination from Epicity.
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dovah-Kinn.
Epicity chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab lands there for Epicity.
Epicity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Epicity takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Epicity looks to score with a jab to the body but Dovah-Kinn is just out of range.
Dovah-Kinn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Epicity.
Dovah-Kinn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Dovah-Kinn takes a swing at Epicity's ribcage but misses.
Epicity has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dovah-Kinn shoots in but Epicity avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Epicity avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Epicity tries to work over Dovah-Kinn's front leg with a kick but Dovah-Kinn checks it.
Dovah-Kinn throws a shot from downtown. Epicity moves away and avoids it.
Dovah-Kinn throws an off balance right hand
and Epicity makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Epicity steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dovah-Kinn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dovah-Kinn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dovah-Kinn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dovah-Kinn misses with a straight left.
Dovah-Kinn is looking to clinch.
Dovah-Kinn connects with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dovah-Kinn checks a leg kick. #T3#
Dovah-Kinn tries to clinch
and Epicity counters with a good low kick that Dovah-Kinn was not able to check.
Dovah-Kinn throws a push kick but Epicity slaps the foot to one side.
Dovah-Kinn throws a right hand that misses
and Epicity counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Laat Dovah-Kinn has been cut.
Epicity pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dovah-Kinn is out of range and Epicity settles back down.
Dovah-Kinn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Epicity drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dovah-Kinn. #CL#
Dovah-Kinn has closed the distance and engaged Epicity in a clinch.
Epicity lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Epicity manages to break the clinch.
Epicity uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dovah-Kinn.
Epicity tries to land a leg kick but Dovah-Kinn saw it coming and moves away.
Dovah-Kinn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Epicity counters with a nice leg kick.
Dovah-Kinn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Dovah-Kinn swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dovah-Kinn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Epicity throws out the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dovah-Kinn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good standup being displayed there by Dovah-Kinn as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Dovah-Kinn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dovah-Kinn is looking to stall here but Epicity recovers full guard.
Epicity has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dovah-Kinn has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Laat Dovah-Kinn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Laat Dovah-Kinn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dovah-Kinn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Epicity tries a quick counter leg kick but Dovah-Kinn is wise to it.
Epicity keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Epicity swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Epicity slips under a jab from Dovah-Kinn.
A little jabbing left from Epicity on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dovah-Kinn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Epicity slips under a jab from Dovah-Kinn.
Epicity gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dovah-Kinn.
Good leg kick by Dovah-Kinn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dovah-Kinn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dovah-Kinn feints and then cracks Epicity's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Epicity down.
Dovah-Kinn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dovah-Kinn throws an overhand right that lands on Epicity's shoulder, as Epicity tries to avoid the shot.
Epicity is trying to counter with his kicks.
Dovah-Kinn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Epicity tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dovah-Kinn is able to avoid easily.
Dovah-Kinn tests Epicity's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Dovah-Kinn ducks under a wild hook from Epicity.#TD#
Dovah-Kinn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dovah-Kinn trying to control but Epicity is working from the bottom.
Epicity is trying to keep Dovah-Kinn in close.
Epicity preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Epicity looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dovah-Kinn is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dovah-Kinn throws a big right hand that misses.
Dovah-Kinn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Turbo Epicity has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dovah-Kinn looking to sit in guard and control but Epicity gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Epicity would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Epicity gets to his feet. Dovah-Kinn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dovah-Kinn blocks a jab.
A big left from Dovah-Kinn misses.
Dovah-Kinn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Epicity's head backwards.
Epicity cracks Dovah-Kinn with an open hand slap.#T3#
Epicity is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dovah-Kinn.
Epicity looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good shot there by Dovah-Kinn.
Epicity throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
so Dovah-Kinn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Epicity is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dovah-Kinn is controlling him.
Dovah-Kinn trying to control the position from guard on top but Epicity is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Epicity looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dovah-Kinn passes into half guard.
Epicity blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dovah-Kinn. #T4##SUB#
Dovah-Kinn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Epicity is just riding it out for now. Dovah-Kinn eventually gives up the hold.
Dovah-Kinn wants to take a breather but Epicity is having none of it. #SUB2#
Epicity is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dovah-Kinn pulls his head out easily.
Dovah-Kinn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dovah-Kinn works his way into full mount!
Dovah-Kinn connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Laat Dovah-Kinn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dovah-Kinn 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laat Dovah-Kinn!

Laat Dovah-Kinn thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: AFC #18     
Date:   Nov 03, 2018
#R1#
Bakunin throws out a powerful jab.
Bakunin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bakunin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Bakunin misses its intended target.
Bakunin lands a lovely overhand right.
Bakunin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Epicity.
Epicity uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bakunin.
Epicity just misses with a punch to the body.
Bakunin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bakunin lands a nice hook to Epicity's body. Epicity takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Epicity fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bakunin.
Bakunin darts in trying to clinch
and Epicity makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bakunin lands with an uppercut that bounces Epicity off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakunin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epicity.
Nice shot by Epicity.
Bakunin swings widly with a right hand
and Epicity counters with a low kick, right behind Bakunin 's knee.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Bakunin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good standup being displayed there by Bakunin as he connects with a hook.
Epicity doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Epicity. Bakunin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakunin misses with a hook. Epicity ducked under it nicely.
Epicity defending well as Bakunin loads up on a big left hand.
Bakunin lands with an uppercut that bounces Epicity off the cage and back into range.
Bakunin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bakunin misses with a body shot.
Bakunin connects with the punch.
Bakunin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epicity.
Bakunin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big right from Bakunin misses.
It seemed like Epicity was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Epicity takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bakunin slips a jab and a cross from Epicity.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epicity slips under a jab.
Bakunin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Bakunin. Beautiful body shot.
Epicity misses with a kick to the body.
Bakunin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Epicity avoids the body shot from Bakunin.
A cross from Bakunin lands.#CL#
Bakunin moves into range and clinches up with Epicity.
A right handed body shot lands from Bakunin.
Epicity is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bakunin is keeping busy.#BC2#
Epicity breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Bakunin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bakunin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Epicity stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bakunin connects with a looping right hand.
Bakunin loads up on a big right hand but Epicity slips the punch.
Bakunin throws a sloppy body shot
and Epicity makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Epicity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bakunin manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Epicity.
A slow jab from Bakunin misses its intended target. #T3#
Bakunin throws a jab when Epicity was well out of range.
Epicity now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jab from Bakunin.
Bakunin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Epicity paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Epicity lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bakunin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bakunin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bakunin scores with a nice strike.
Bakunin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Epicity takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bakunin lands a slapping body shot.
Bakunin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bakunin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bakunin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bakunin jabs Epicity right on the nose. Epicity blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakunin misses with a left hand
and Epicity counters with a left to the body.
Epicity misses with a wild body shot.
Bakunin misses with a left hand
and Epicity cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Bakunin takes a swing at Epicity's ribcage but misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Bakunin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Epicity throws out a loose jab but Bakunin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bakunin misses with an uppercut.
Epicity lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bakunin throws a combination that misses
and Epicity counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Epicity lands a high kick!
Epicity slips a jab from Bakunin.
A punch combination from Epicity misses.
Epicity uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bakunin.
Epicity avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bakunin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromEpicity.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakunin tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Epicity! But no joy.
Bakunin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakunin misses with a right hand
and Epicity counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jab from Bakunin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Bakunin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bakunin throws an off balance right hand
and Epicity cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bakunin darts in trying to clinch
and Bakunin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Epicity motions for Bakunin to come forward. Epicity throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bakunin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Epicity.
Bakunin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epicity was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakunin.
Epicity takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Epicity turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bakunin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Epicity throws a push kick but Bakunin slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakunin misses with a straight right.
Epicity looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A lazy left from Bakunin finds it's target.
Bakunin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Epicity can do to turn this around?
Epicity throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bakunin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Epicity misses with a low kick.
Bakunin connects with a body shot.
Epicity lands a really nice looking cross but Bakunin seems unphased.
A shot to the liver by Bakunin. Beautiful body shot.
Bakunin tries to clinch up.
Epicity follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bakunin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Epicity takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bakunin jabs Epicity to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bakunin connects with a body shot that sends Epicity's belly button to the back.
Bakunin misses with a looping left.
Epicity throws an overhand right that lands on Bakunin's shoulder, as Bakunin tries to avoid the shot.
Bakunin lands with a good body shot.
Bakunin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bakunin is looking to clinch.
Bakunin lands a head shot.#T2#
Bakunin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Epicity thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bakunin if he has to take too many more of those.
Bakunin checks a low kick from Epicity.
Epicity misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Epicity throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bakunin slips under a jab.
Epicity misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Bakunin has Epicity up against the cage in a clinch.
Epicity wants to break free but Bakunin has control.
Bakunin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Epicity can't break the clinch.
Epicity blocks an uppercut.
Bakunin lands a left hand.
Epicity has a couple of punches blocked by Bakunin.
Epicity tries to throw a body punch but Bakunin avoids it by throwing Epicity back against the cage.
Epicity is trying to force a seperation but Bakunin has the dominant position.#T3#
Epicity can't find room to land a body shot as Bakunin controls the action.
Bakunin prevents a body shot from Epicity.
Epicity blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Epicity wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bakunin can't find room to land a body shot as Epicity controls the action.
Bakunin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Bakunin scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Epicity.
Bakunin digs a right hand underneath Epicity's ribcage. Epicity let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Bakunin as the two fighters clinch.
Epicity is breathing heavily.
A short right from Bakunin.
Epicity misses with some punches.
Bakunin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Epicity misses with a punch to the body.
Bakunin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bakunin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Epicity's elbow.
Epicity wants to break the clinch but can't.
Epicity is looking to break free of the clinch but Bakunin has double underhooks.
A short right from Bakunin.
Epicity pushes Bakunin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Epicity blocks a body shot from Bakunin.
Epicity can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Epicity breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bakunin lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Bakunin.
Bakunin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Epicity walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Epicity throws a head kick that misses.
As Epicity tries to get set, Bakunin tries to push him back and clinch up but Epicity manages to avoid the attempt.
Bakunin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bakunin thuds a left hand into Epicity's body.
Epicity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bakunin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Epicity was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bakunin is looking to clinch.
Donk. Bakunin catches Epicity right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Bakunin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Bakunin is looking to clinch but Epicity is avoiding it.
Bakunin swings for the body but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity throws a nice inside leg kick.
Epicity misses with a leg kick.
Bakunin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Epicity counters with an inside leg kick.
Bakunin takes a swing at Epicity's ribcage but misses.
Epicity walks into a straight right hand from Bakunin.
Epicity feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bakunin's calf.
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakunin.
Epicity has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bakunin swings widly with a right hand
and Epicity counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakunin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Epicity scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bakunin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Epicity staying out of range there.
Bakunin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Epicity misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Bakunin misses the jab.
Bakunin lunges at Epicity with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Epicity's hand.
Bakunin tries to close the distance and clinch but Epicity swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bakunin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bakunin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Epicity swings for the body but Bakunin moves out of range.
Epicity throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bakunin takes a swing at Epicity's ribcage but misses.
Bakunin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Epicity circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bakunin misses with a hook to the body
and Epicity counters with a right hand to the body.
Mikhail Bakunin is winning the standup battle so far.
Decent striking displayed by Bakunin there.
Bakunin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bakunin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Epicity tried to score with a low kick but Bakunin checks it.#T2##CL#
Bakunin has closed the distance and engaged Epicity in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epicity works on Bakunin's body with a couple of short punches.
Epicity tries to throw a body punch but Bakunin avoids it by throwing Epicity back against the cage.
Bakunin prevents Epicity from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Epicity breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Bakunin gets a clinch.
Epicity blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bakunin fails to land.
Bakunin gets through Epicity's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Epicity.
Epicity wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Epicity breaks from the clinch.
Bakunin throws a sloppy body shot
and Epicity counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bakunin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Epicity momentarily.
Bakunin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Epicity.
An inside leg kick from Epicity misses. #T3#
Bakunin misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Epicity on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot by Bakunin.
Bakunin digs a good hook to Epicity's body.
Epicity avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Epicity digs a good body shot into Bakunin's ribs.
Epicity throws a chopping leg kick but Bakunin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bakunin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Epicity.
Bakunin stalks Epicity and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Epicity's face. Epicity staggers backwards, shaken.
Good standup being displayed there by Bakunin as he connects with a hook.
Epicity cracks Bakunin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bakunin moves out of range of the strikes.
Bakunin misses with a shot to the body
and Epicity counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bakunin lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bakunin misses the shot to the body.
Bakunin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Epicity fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bakunin avoids the body shot from Epicity. #CL#
Bakunin clinches.
Epicity blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bakunin lands with a right to the head.
Bakunin pushes Epicity back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Epicity is trying to break the clinch but Bakunin has him pressed against the cage.
Bakunin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Epicity backwards.
Epicity wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bakunin has him pressed against the cage.
Epicity goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bakunin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Epicity takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Bakunin.
Bakunin is leaning against Epicity and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bakunin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bakunin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Epicity.
Bakunin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bakunin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Bakunin - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Bakunin clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Bakunin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Epicity's head.
Bakunin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Epicity counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bakunin throws a shot to the body.
Bakunin misses with a shot to the body
and Epicity counters with an outside leg kick.
Bakunin throws a body shot but no joy.
Epicity feints a counter leg kick.
Bakunin is looking to clinch but Epicity is avoiding it.
Bakunin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bakunin.
Epicity on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bakunin connects with a body shot.
Bakunin lands a glancing blow to the side of Epicity's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakunin. Epicity does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakunin lands a jab.
Bakunin feints a jab promting Epicity to slip. Bakunin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Epicity slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Bakunin misses the target.
Bakunin throws a series of punches but Epicity moves out of range.
Bakunin throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Epicity on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bakunin moves to clinch but Epicity breaks away
and Epicity finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Epicity avoids the body shot from Bakunin.
Bakunin misses with a body punch
and Epicity counters with a head kick. #CL#
Bakunin has closed the distance and engaged Epicity in a clinch.
Bakunin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bakunin.
Bakunin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bakunin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bakunin working aggressively here. #BC2#
Epicity breaks the clinch.
Epicity circles away from the clinch attempt
and Epicity counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Bakunin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Epicity counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Epicity misses with a body kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakunin misses with a punch to the body.
Bakunin throws a head punch that misses.
Epicity prevents a body shot from Bakunin.
Bakunin misses with some punches.
Bakunin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bakunin working aggressively here.
Epicity wants to break free but Bakunin has control.
Mikhail Bakunin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Epicity misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bakunin throws a head punch that misses.
Bakunin prevents a body shot from Epicity.
Epicity is trying to break the clinch but Bakunin has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Epicity tries to stall but Bakunin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bakunin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Epicity working aggressively here.
Bakunin misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bakunin misses with a punch on the inside.
Epicity works on Bakunin's body with a couple of short punches.
Epicity blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bakunin has a couple of punches blocked by Epicity.
Nice body punch from Epicity - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bakunin. #BC2#
Epicity breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bakunin lands with an uppercut that bounces Epicity off the cage and back into range.
Epicity throws the left hand but Bakunin avoids the punch easily.
Bakunin works the jab nicely.#CL#
Bakunin drives through and clinches with Epicity against the cage.
Epicity lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Epicity is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bakunin working aggressively here.
Bakunin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bakunin.
Bakunin throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Epicity's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Epicity fakes the leg kick and cracks Bakunin in the body.
Bakunin needs to keep his hands up - Epicity had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Bakunin moves into the clinch.
Epicity lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bakunin backwards.
Bakunin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Epicity goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bakunin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bakunin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Bakunin.
A shot in the inside from Bakunin. #BC2#
Epicity escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Epicity slips a jab from Bakunin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Bakunin had his way with Turbo Epicity in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Bakunin scores with a shot to the body.
Bakunin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bakunin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bakunin lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Bakunin.
Bakunin tries to clinch up
and Bakunin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bakunin takes a swing at Epicity's ribcage but misses.
Epicity swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Epicity throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakunin misses with a left hand
and Epicity counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bakunin moves into range and clinches up with Epicity.
Bakunin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bakunin misses with a punch on the inside.
Epicity blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Epicity manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Bakunin lands a really nice looking cross but Epicity seems unphased.
Bakunin cracks a nice hook into Epicity's ribs.
Bakunin misses with a right hand
and Bakunin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Epicity looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bakunin loads up on a big right hand but Epicity slips the punch.
Epicity throws an overhand right that lands on Bakunin's shoulder, as Bakunin tries to avoid the shot.
Bakunin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bakunin lands with an overhand left.
Bakunin is looking to clinch.
Bakunin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bakunin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bakunin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bakunin throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakunin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turbo Epicity has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bakunin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Epicity.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bakunin, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epicity takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bakunin scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Bakunin has closed the distance and engaged Epicity in a clinch.
Epicity lands with a light punch inside.
Bakunin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Epicity blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bakunin misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Epicity escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bakunin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Epicity stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bakunin cracks Epicity with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bakunin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epicity manages to avoid it.
Epicity missing with a left hand there. Bakunin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bakunin lands with a kick to the temple. Epicity shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3#
Bakunin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epicity.
Epicity looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bakunin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bakunin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Epicity at a distance.
Epicity looks to land a right hand but Bakunin moved out of range.
Bakunin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bakunin is looking to clinch but Epicity is avoiding it.
Mikhail Bakunin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bakunin punishes Epicity's body with a nice straight punch.
Bakunin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bakunin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bakunin tries to clinch up.
Epicity swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bakunin throws a body punch but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity misses with a low kick.
Epicity throws a push kick but Bakunin slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Bakunin swings for the body but Epicity moves out of range.
Bakunin throws a looping overhand right but Epicity ducks down to avoid it.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bakunin.
Epicity swats away the attempt to clinch by Bakunin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakunin tries to close the distance and clinch but Epicity swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bakunin tries to clinch up
and Epicity counters with an inside leg kick.
No joy there for Epicity, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bakunin throws a hook but Epicity blocks it.
Epicity appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bakunin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epicity.
Bakunin throws a hook but Epicity blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Bakunin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bakunin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Bakunin!

Mikhail Bakunin is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Mikhail Bakunin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: AFC #14     
Date:   Oct 06, 2018
#R1#
Epicity swings widly with a right hand
and Trotter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alonzo Trotter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epicity motions for Trotter to come forward. Epicity throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Epicity throws a shot from downtown. Trotter moves away and avoids it.
Epicity throws a shot from downtown. Trotter moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Trotter clinches up with Epicity and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Trotter successfully pulls guard.
Epicity seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Epicity wants to control from the top but Trotter keeps moving.
Epicity has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trotter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Epicity looking to sit in guard and control but Trotter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Epicity has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Trotter stopping the sweep attempt from Epicity.
Epicity looking to control.
Trotter trying to control but Epicity is working from the bottom.
Epicity looking to control.
Trotter landing some decent shots from guard.
Epicity looking to control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Trotter landing with the ground and pound.
Trotter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trotter stays in close to Epicity's body and controls the position.
Trotter trying to control the position from guard on top but Epicity is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trotter preventing the sweep.
Trotter scoring with some ground and pound.
Trotter connects with a couple of short punches.
Trotter trying to control the position from guard on top but Epicity is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Epicity is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Trotter works over Epicity with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Trotter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Epicity working a defensive guard here.
My spies in Midnight MMA inform me that Trotter has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Trotter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Trotter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trotter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Epicity wants to sweep but no luck.
Epicity avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Trotter has gone for a leg lock! Epicity slips out almost immediately though and dives into Trotter's guard.#REVR#
Trotter throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Epicity preventing the sweep.
Epicity wants to get up but he can't break Trotter's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Epicity trying to control the position from guard on top but Trotter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trotter tries to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alonzo Trotter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Trotter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Epicity pushes Trotter off and scrambles back to his feet.
Epicity stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trotter.
Trotter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trotter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Epicity as he avoids it easily.
Epicity's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Trotter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Epicity scrambles back to his feet.
Epicity closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epicity scores with a hook.
Trotter is looking to slow Epicity down with leg kicks.
Epicity displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Trotter.
Epicity appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Epicity misses with a leg kick.
Trotter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1##TD2#
Trotter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Epicity is trying to defend but Trotter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Epicity is not content to let Trotter control the position.
Trotter winds up and cracks Epicity with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Epicity on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ES#
Epicity has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Trotter is on him like a limpet, forcing Epicity back against the cage.#BC#
Epicity pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trotter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Epicity counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Turbo Epicity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alonzo Trotter.
Trotter walks into a straight right hand from Epicity.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epicity misses with a hook
and Trotter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A cross from Trotter lands.#TD2#
Trotter drives through with a takedown into guard.
Trotter scoring with punches to the head and body.
Trotter postures up.
Epicity keeping moving, preventing Trotter from controlling successfully.
Trotter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trotter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Epicity not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trotter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alonzo Trotter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Trotter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Epicity keeping full guard, as Trotter tries to pass.
Trotter trying to control but Epicity is working from the bottom.
Trotter preventing the sweep.
Trotter stands up over Epicity, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Epicity looking to control.
Trotter throws a strike but Epicity rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Trotter tries to strike from the bottom.
Trotter seems keen to control Epicity's posture.
Trotter wants to control but Epicity passes easily into half guard.
Epicity is trying to control. Trotter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Trotter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Trotter wants to sweep here but Epicity controlling him for the moment.
Trotter trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Turbo Epicity will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Epicity misses with a body shot.
Trotter throws a shot to the body.
Trotter wants to clinch
and Epicity connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trotter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Epicity avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Epicity misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Trotter both land. Nice combination.
Trotter connects with a jab.
Trotter cracks Epicity with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Epicity waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trotter.
Trotter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Trotter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Epicity circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Trotter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Epicity doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Epicity doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trotter stalling the fight. #BC2#
Trotter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Epicity looks to land a left hand but Trotter moved out of range nicely.
Epicity lands a nice leg kick that just misses Trotter's sensitive parts.
A slow jab from Trotter misses its intended target.
Trotter throws a body shot but no joy.
Epicity scores with a head kick.
Trotter misses with a hook
and Epicity counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trotter misses with a body shot
and Epicity counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
Trotter scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Trotter takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epicity is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Trotter prevents a body shot from Epicity.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Epicity creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Epicity breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Epicity throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Turbo Epicity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Epicity getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Trotter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Epicity cracks Trotter with a good jab.#T3##CL2#
Trotter pushes Epicity up against the cage in a clinch.
Epicity digs a right hand into Trotter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Trotter's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trotter. #BC#
Epicity pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Epicity scoring well with a low kick there.
Trotter has his takedown stuffed
and Epicity counters with a big head kick but Trotter shrugs it off. #CL2#
Trotter moves into range and clinches up with Epicity.#TD2#
Trotter jumps guard and drags Epicity to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Epicity not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU#
Trotter is working an open guard so Epicity takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
Epicity slips a straight right by Trotter.
Epicity bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Trotter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Epicity throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trotter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Trotter takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Trotter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Trotter misses.
A little feinted left hand from Epicity on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Trotter is predictable there
and Epicity counters with a stiff right hand.
Trotter avoids the head kick by Epicity. #CL2#
Trotter has managed to clinch. #BC#
Epicity breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Epicity lands a glancing blow to the side of Trotter's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Trotter misses with a hook. Epicity ducked under it nicely.
Trotter throws the left hand but Epicity avoids the punch easily.
Trotter fails with the takedown.
Trotter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Epicity sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Trotter somewhat.
Trotter dives in and grabs Epicity's left leg, looking for a takedown. Epicity pushes down on Trotter's head and hops out.
An attempted straight right counter from Epicity misses the target.
Turbo Epicity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alonzo Trotter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity misses the shot to the body.
Epicity avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Epicity jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Epicity lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
Trotter moves out of range of the body kick.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trotter.
Trotter misses with an uppercut. Epicity saw that one coming.
Epicity throws a low kick, looking for Trotter's leg but Trotter calmly moves out of range.
Trotter swings for the body but Epicity moves out of range. #CL2#
Trotter has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Trotter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trotter scores with a leg kick.
Epicity cracks Trotter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Trotter misses with a wild body shot.
Epicity waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trotter.#T2#
Epicity showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Trotter.
Trotter lands with a right hand.
Epicity moves out of range of the strikes.
Epicity checks the leg kick.
Epicity looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Trotter walks into a left hand.
A jab lands there for Epicity.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epicity misses the shot to the body.
Epicity misses with a wild body shot.
Trotter is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Trotter misses with a wild combination.
Epicity swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Epicity goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Trotter digs a good body shot into Epicity's ribs.
Epicity rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trotter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Trotter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Trotter tries to score with a low kick but Epicity moves his leg out of the way.#TD2#
Trotter darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Epicity is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trotter looks to land a strike but Epicity avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T4#
Epicity looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trotter is one step ahead there.
Trotter postures up. #SUB2#
Trotter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trotter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Epicity wants to sweep but no luck.
Trotter with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Turbo Epicity will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5##TD2#
Trotter looking to score a takedown here. Epicity is defending well but Trotter drives through and ends up in Epicity's guard.#ES#
Epicity scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Epicity ducks right into an uppercut from Trotter.
The fighters circling - Epicity throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Trotter rushes Epicity and presses him up against the cage.
Trotter taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Epicity has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Epicity manages to break the clinch.
Epicity ducks under a wild hook from Trotter.
Trotter tries to clinch but Epicity is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epicity throws the kick towards the body but Trotter avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trotter! But no joy.#T1#
Epicity throws an overhand right that lands on Trotter's shoulder, as Trotter tries to avoid the shot.
Trotter steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Epicity.
A jab from Trotter misses.
Epicity ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trotter lands a jab to the head.
Trotter takes one on the button.
Trotter sizes up Epicity with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Trotter cracks a nice hook into Epicity's ribs.
Epicity thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trotter wants to clinch.
Epicity swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Epicity ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Trotter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epicity moves away.
Trotter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Epicity's calf.
Trotter scores with a jab to the head.
Trotter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epicity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trotter was well out of range. Poor timing from Epicity.
Turbo Epicity is winning the standup battle so far.
Trotter is looking to clinch but Epicity is avoiding it.
Trotter throws a big shot that misses.
Trotter misses with a takedown attempt - Epicity sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Trotter throws a poor cross that misses
and Epicity counters with a nice uppercut.
Trotter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Epicity half committed to a counter leg kick.
Trotter scores with a one two! Epicity had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Alonzo Trotter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Epicity circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trotter tests Epicity's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Trotter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Epicity. Epicity obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Epicity misses the shot to the body.
Trotter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Epicity connects with an inside leg kick.
Trotter misses with a takedown attempt
and Epicity cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epicity avoids the body shot from Trotter.
A big left from Epicity misses.
Epicity throws a nice outside leg kick.
Trotter misses with a hook.
Epicity throws a shot from downtown. Trotter moves away and avoids it.
Trotter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Epicity feints and then cracks Trotter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Trotter down.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alonzo Trotter.
I think Epicity has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 48:47
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Turbo Epicity!

Turbo Epicity retains his welterweight title!
As Turbo Epicity got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'm not surprised by the swirls'.
The defeated Alonzo Trotter had this to say: 'Sorry dudes'.

 

Event: AFC #12 : Cage Champions     
Date:   Sep 15, 2018
#R1#
Epicity displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakuraba throws out the jab.
Epicity takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sakuraba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sakuraba throws a lazy uppercut
and Epicity counters with a good, hard body kick but Sakuraba shrugs it off.
We've been told by Sakuraba's head coaches at 3Band MMA ($700/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Epicity displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakuraba throws out the jab.
Good shot there by Epicity.
Sakuraba moves out of range as Epicity throws a body kick.
Epicity misses with a kick to the body
and Sakuraba counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity defending well as Sakuraba loads up on a big left hand.
Epicity scores with a head kick.
Sakuraba misses with a left hand
and Epicity counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epicity swings widly with a right hand
and Sakuraba counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Epicity swings for the body but Sakuraba moves out of range.
Epicity avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hayato Sakuraba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakuraba uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sakuraba throws a body punch but Epicity moves out of range.
Sakuraba slips under a jab.
Sakuraba has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sakuraba throws a hook but Epicity avoids it easily.
Epicity looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That kick from Epicity tenderised Sakuraba's leg. Sakuraba is trying to keep his angry face on.
Epicity feints and then cracks Sakuraba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sakuraba down. #T2#
Sakuraba connects with a good right hand that stumbles Epicity. Epicity circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Epicity throws a leg kick but Sakuraba moved away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Epicity lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sakuraba has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sakuraba and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epicity goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sakuraba throws a combination that misses
and Epicity counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Epicity does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Epicity fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sakuraba checks it well.
Epicity just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakuraba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Sakuraba. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Sakuraba misses the target.
Epicity now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sakuraba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epicity.
Epicity thumps Sakuraba with a low kick.
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakuraba.
A countering left hand to the body from Epicity misses.
Epicity misses with a body kick.
Epicity scores with a decent looking hook.
Epicity moves out of range as Sakuraba strikes.
A low kick from Epicity misses
and Sakuraba counters with a straight right hand.
Sakuraba misses with a straight left.
Sakuraba cracks a nice hook into Epicity's ribs.#T4#
Epicity slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sakuraba checks a leg kick.
Sakuraba takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sakuraba throws a hook but Epicity avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sakuraba.
A quick step to the side and Sakuraba tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakuraba throws a right hand that Epicity ducks under and follows up with a left that Epicity also avoids with ease.
Epicity appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sakuraba tries to bum rush Epicity with a series of wild strikes but Epicity uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Epicity defending well as Sakuraba loads up on a big left hand.
Epicity connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Epicity listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Turbo Epicity will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Epicity tries to score with a low kick but Sakuraba moves his leg out of the way.
Sakuraba lands with a good body shot.
Sakuraba throws a big shot that misses.
Sakuraba takes a swing at Epicity's ribcage but misses.
Turbo Epicity seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Epicity takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Epicity just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Sakuraba misses the target.
Sakuraba moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Epicity scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sakuraba doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba misses with a few strikes there.
Sakuraba swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Epicity counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakuraba throws an off balance right hand
and Epicity makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sakuraba really felt that one!#T1#
Epicity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakuraba throws a poor cross that misses
and Epicity counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Epicity ducks right into an uppercut from Sakuraba.
Epicity with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sakuraba throws a jab when Epicity was well out of range.
Epicity misses with a right hand
and Sakuraba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sakuraba scores with a jab to the head.
Good exchange - Epicity coming out on top.
Crunch! Epicity slams his shin into Sakuraba's torso.
We've been informed that Epicity has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Epicity throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Sakuraba misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epicity takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Epicity connects with a right hand. Sakuraba shakes it off.
Epicity scores with a one two! Sakuraba had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Epicity keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sakuraba.
Epicity throws a shot from downtown. Sakuraba moves away and avoids it.
Epicity throws the kick towards the body but Sakuraba avoids it.
Epicity throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Epicity looks to throw a body kick
and Sakuraba counters with a stiff right hand.
Sakuraba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakuraba falls off balance throwing a combination
and Epicity counters with a nice body shot.
Epicity feints and then cracks Sakuraba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sakuraba down.
A low kick from Epicity misses
and Sakuraba counters with a straight right hand.
Sakuraba dodges the punch combination from Epicity.
Sakuraba misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Epicity! But no joy.
Sakuraba misses with a wild body shot.
Epicity follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice body kick from Epicity.#T4#
Epicity lands with a good body shot.
Epicity connects with a crisp jab.
Sakuraba missing with a left hand there. Epicity was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epicity thuds a left hand into Sakuraba's body.
Epicity throws a solid leg kick but Sakuraba takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Epicity.
Sakuraba moves away from the strike by Epicity.
Sakuraba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sakuraba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Epicity.
Sakuraba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Epicity counters with a nice body shot.
A low kick from Epicity is predictable there
and Sakuraba counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Nice body punch from Epicity.
Sakuraba misses with a hook
and Epicity counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Epicity misses with a few strikes there.
Sakuraba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Epicity.
Epicity throws out a counter right but Sakuraba avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Sakuraba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epicity swings for the body but Sakuraba moves out of range.
Epicity throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sakuraba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Epicity on the side of the head.
Sakuraba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sakuraba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Sakuraba looks to score with a jab to the body but Epicity is just out of range.
Epicity let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sakuraba avoids the body shot from Epicity.
Sakuraba looks to land a right hand but Epicity moved out of range.
Sakuraba digs a good body shot into Epicity's ribs.
Epicity throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Sakuraba to counter with a crisp jab.
Sakuraba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Epicity scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick misses from Epicity.
Sakuraba lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sakuraba.#T2#
Epicity scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Epicity dodges the punch combination from Sakuraba.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epicity lands with a straight right. Sakuraba didn't see that one coming.
Sakuraba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sakuraba moves forwards but Epicity connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sakuraba misses with a right hand
and Sakuraba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sakuraba looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Epicity swings widly with a right hand
and Epicity takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sakuraba misses the jab.#T3#
Epicity throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A countering left hand to the body from Epicity misses.
Epicity throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sakuraba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakuraba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Epicity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Sakuraba misses its target.
Sakuraba misses with a left hand
and Epicity counters with a nice body kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sakuraba might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sakuraba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Epicity thuds his shin into the meat of Sakuraba's side.
Epicity moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Sakuraba misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Epicity to counter with a crisp jab.
Epicity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakuraba takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epicity scores with a leg kick.
Sakuraba scores with a decent looking hook.
Epicity cracks a nice hook into Sakuraba's ribs.
Epicity throws a hook to the side of Sakuraba's head but Sakuraba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sakuraba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Epicity.
Sakuraba just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Epicity lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Epicity. That's going to slow Sakuraba down.
Sakuraba throws a lazy right hand but Epicity sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Epicity appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Epicity's corner calls for a 1-2. Epicity obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Epicity displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakuraba throws out the jab.
Sakuraba connects with the punch.
Sakuraba connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity throws a shot to the body.
Epicity misses with a wild body shot.
Sakuraba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Epicity throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Epicity throws a nice head kick!
Sakuraba throws a body punch but Epicity moves out of range.
Sakuraba throws a jab but it's blocked by Epicity.
Epicity throws a chopping leg kick but Sakuraba manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sakuraba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakuraba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Epicity moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sakuraba will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice shot lands for Sakuraba.
Sakuraba works Epicity's body with a nice hook.
Sakuraba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Epicity only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Epicity, as that shot connected. #T2#
Epicity lands a leg kick that knocks Sakuraba off balance momentarily.
Epicity throws a low kick, looking for Sakuraba's leg but Sakuraba calmly moves out of range.
Sakuraba takes a swing at Epicity's ribcage but misses.
Epicity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epicity bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Sakuraba backs off Epicity throws a huge counter combo but Sakuraba manages to avoid it all.
Epicity loads up on a big right hand but Sakuraba slips the punch.
Sakuraba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakuraba connects with a body shot.
Sakuraba scores with a punch to the head.
Epicity lands with a cross.
Sakuraba sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T3#
Epicity throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Sakuraba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sakuraba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epicity lands a head kick. Sakuraba smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakuraba. Epicity does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sakuraba misses with a straight right.
Sakuraba misses with an uppercut
and Epicity connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakuraba. Epicity does a little dance to reset his feet.
Epicity was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sakuraba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epicity moves away.
Sakuraba cracks Epicity with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Epicity looks to land a body kick but Sakuraba moved away.
Epicity slips a straight right by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba fails to land with a series of punches.
Sakuraba throws a sloppy body shot
and Epicity counters with a slapping leg kick.
Epicity swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sakuraba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Epicity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Epicity throws a looping overhand right but Sakuraba ducks down to avoid it.
Sakuraba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Epicity misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Turbo Epicity will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Sakuraba misses with a hook. Epicity ducked under it nicely.
Sakuraba scores with a body shot.
Epicity thows a left - swing and a miss!
Epicity cracks Sakuraba with an open hand slap.
Sakuraba misses the shot to the body.
Sakuraba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Epicity ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakuraba moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sakuraba misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Epicity counters with a nice leg kick.
Epicity closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Sakuraba throws an off balance right hand
and Epicity counters with a body kick that stops Sakuraba in his tracks momentarily.
Epicity swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sakuraba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sakuraba blocks a head kick by Epicity.
Sakuraba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Epicity tries a quick counter leg kick but Sakuraba is wise to it.
Epicity lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Epicity throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sakuraba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Epicity throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Epicity. Sakuraba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sakuraba misses with a left hand
and Sakuraba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hayato Sakuraba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Epicity on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Sakuraba misses.
Epicity throws a front kick aimed at Sakuraba's knee but Sakuraba avoids it well.
Sakuraba misses with a body shot.
Sakuraba missing with a left hand there. Epicity was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Epicity misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Sakuraba checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Epicity gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sakuraba.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epicity misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sakuraba throws an off balance right hand
and Epicity counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Sakuraba slips a straight right by Epicity.
Epicity throws a body punch but Sakuraba moves out of range.
It looked like Sakuraba was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Epicity.
Sakuraba scores with a body shot.
Sakuraba misses with a straight right.
Epicity shapes to counter with a head kick.
Epicity bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Epicity cracks Sakuraba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Epicity wants to slow Sakuraba down by chopping away at his legs.
Sakuraba just misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakuraba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Sakuraba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Epicity. That's going to slow Sakuraba down.
Sakuraba scores with a jab to the head.
Sakuraba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epicity moves away.
Epicity flicks out a counter leg kick but Sakuraba steps away.
Sakuraba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakuraba defending well as Epicity loads up on a big left hand.
Sakuraba throws a jab but it's blocked by Epicity.
Sakuraba scores with a body shot.
Sakuraba slips under a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Turbo Epicity.
Well Epicity has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 48:47
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 46:50
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 48:50

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Turbo Epicity!

Turbo Epicity is the new welterweight champion!
Post fight, Turbo Epicity took to the microphone: 'I'm not surprised by the swirls'.
In defeat, Hayato Sakuraba stepped up to the mic, saying 'All i want is you!!'.

 

Event: AFC #8     
Date:   Aug 18, 2018
#R1#
Epicity cracks The Refugee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#
It looks like Abdul The Refugee has been cut.
Epicity is looking to slow The Refugee down with leg kicks. #KD#
The Refugee lands a big head kick that sends Epicity tumbling to the mat! The Refugee takes a step backwards and waves Epicity back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Epicity is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Turbo Epicity has been cut.#CL#
The Refugee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Epicity is still on wobbly legs! Can The Refugee finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The Refugee is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Epicity pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Epicity.
Epicity seems to have recovered his senses.
The Refugee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Epicity gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Refugee.
The Refugee prevents a body shot from Epicity.
Epicity doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Refugee is trying to drag Epicity to the mat but Epicity just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul The Refugee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Epicity tries to throw a body punch but The Refugee avoids it by throwing Epicity back against the cage.
The Refugee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Epicity.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Epicity takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The Refugee throws a head punch that misses. #T1##BC#
The Refugee breaks from the clinch.
The Refugee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Epicity looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Epicity paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The Refugee moves in looking to clinch but Epicity pushes him off.
Epicity swats away the attempt to clinch by The Refugee.
Epicity is clearly trying to counter these attacks from The Refugee with a body shot.
Epicity throws a sloppy head kick and The Refugee moves out of range easily.
The Refugee tries to close the distance and clinch but Epicity swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Refugee is looking to clinch but Epicity is avoiding it.
The Refugee moves to clinch but Epicity breaks away
and Epicity counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
The Refugee gets a clinch.
The Refugee tries a knee to the head but Epicity blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Refugee.
Epicity misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epicity tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Refugee's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Epicity scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
The referee calls for Epicity to work.
The Refugee is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epicity.
Epicity is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Epicity breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Epicity goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Refugee fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Refugee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cheese Factory in the buildup to the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Refugee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Epicity swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Refugee is looking to clinch. #CL#
The Refugee has Epicity up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Epicity's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Refugee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Refugee doesn't manage to clinch there - Epicity circles away.
The Refugee tries a head kick but it misses.
Epicity appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The Refugee throws a head kick that misses.
The Refugee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3##CL#
The Refugee moves into the clinch successfully.
The Refugee keeps control of Epicity as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Refugee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Epicity gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Epicity pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Epicity lands a body shot.
The Refugee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Epicity connects with a leg kick. The Refugee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The Refugee tries to clinch but Epicity is having none of it.
Epicity scores with a jab. The Refugee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The Refugee closes the distance looking to clinch
and Epicity counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
The Refugee is rocked!
A head kick by The Refugee misses
and Epicity counters with a nice body kick.
Oh The Refugee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Refugee is breathing heavily.
Epicity fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks The Refugee square on the jaw! Damn, The Refugee is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Turbo Epicity!
An intense looking Turbo Epicity took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'm not surprised by the swirls'.

 

Event: AFC #5     
Date:   Jul 28, 2018
#R1#
Francisco takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Epicity circles away from the clinch attempt.
Epicity feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Francisco shoots in looking for a takedown. Epicity tries to sprawl out of it but Francisco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Epicity manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Epicity throws a hook but Francisco blocks it.
Francisco takes a kick to the side of the head.
Francisco takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Francisco moves to clinch but Epicity breaks away
and Epicity counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Epicity thuds a left hand into Francisco's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity lands with an uppercut that bounces Francisco off the cage and back into range.
Francisco blocks a jab.
Epicity misses with a leg kick.
Francisco scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epicity walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Francisco checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Francisco wants to counter with a clinch but Epicity pushes him away.#T1##CL2#
Francisco moves into the clinch successfully.
Francisco swings wildly with an uppercut but Epicity uses good head movement to avoid it.
Francisco misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Epicity fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Epicity creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Francisco misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Francisco.
A shot in the inside from Epicity.
Francisco lands a hook to the side of the head.
Francisco prevents a body shot from Epicity.
Epicity tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Francisco misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity lands with a left to the head.
Epicity working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Epicity scores with a shoulder strike.
Francisco looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Epicity makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Francisco prevents a body shot from Epicity. #T2#
Epicity can't find room to land a body shot as Francisco controls the action.
Epicity lands a body shot in the clinch.
Epicity misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Epicity misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Epicity.
Epicity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Epicity on the inside.
Francisco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Epicity makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Epicity.
Francisco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Epicity tries to work over Francisco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Francisco blocks a body shot from Epicity.
Epicity lands with a left to the head.
Francisco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Epicity lands with a left to the head.
Francisco misses with some punches.
Francisco digs a right hand into Epicity's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Epicity's gas tank. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Francisco.
Francisco digs a right hand into Epicity's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Epicity's gas tank.
Epicity working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Francisco scores with a shot to the side of Epicity's head.
Epicity blocking some punches.
A short right from Epicity.
Epicity misses with some punches.
Epicity lands an uppercut.
Francisco lands a hook to the side of the head.
Francisco swings wildly with an uppercut but Epicity uses good head movement to avoid it.
Francisco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Francisco throws a head punch that misses.
Francisco trying to stall but Epicity improves his position.
Epicity prevents the takedown attempt.
Epicity misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Epicity fails to land.
Epicity managing to block the knees to the body from Francisco.
Epicity misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epicity misses with a punch on the inside.
Francisco has a couple of punches blocked by Epicity.
Francisco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Epicity goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Francisco misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity swings wildly with an uppercut but Francisco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epicity working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Epicity lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Francisco or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Epicity.
Epicity blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Francisco misses with a punch to the body.
Francisco gets through Epicity's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Francisco goes for a takedown in the clinch but Epicity prevents it.
Turbo Epicity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kapua Francisco.
Francisco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epicity misses with a body punch.
Epicity lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Epicity lands a body shot.
Epicity connects with a jab.
Francisco takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CL2#
Epicity tries to keep at a distance but Francisco has taken the fight into the clinch.
Francisco fails to pull guard.
Epicity working aggressively here.
Epicity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epicity lands with a left to the head.
Francisco lands a shoulder strike.
Francisco digs a right hand underneath Epicity's ribcage. Epicity let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Epicity is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Francisco can do to turn this around?
Epicity prevents a body shot from Francisco.
Francisco controlling the action here for a moment.
Francisco misses with a body punch.
Epicity swings wildly with an uppercut but Francisco uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Francisco wants to stall.
A short uppercut from Epicity.
Francisco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Epicity misses with a short punch on the inside.
Francisco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Francisco.
Francisco lands with a right to the head.
Francisco is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Epicity is defending well.
A head punch on the inside from Epicity fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Francisco.
Epicity lands a left hand that snaps the head of Francisco backwards.
Epicity goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Epicity prevents a body shot from Francisco.
Francisco misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epicity.
Francisco misses with a punch to the body.
Turbo Epicity has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epicity.
Francisco tries a body shot but Epicity blocks it.
Epicity swings wildly with an uppercut but Francisco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Francisco tries to throw a body punch but Epicity avoids it by throwing Francisco back against the cage.
Francisco can't find room to land a body shot as Epicity controls the action.
Epicity gets through Francisco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Francisco blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epicity lands a nice shot to the body.
Epicity goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Epicity working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Francisco lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Francisco.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Epicity.
Epicity lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Francisco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Francisco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Epicity working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Epicity. #T3#
Francisco takes a shot to the head.
Francisco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Epicity misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Francisco can't find room to land a body shot as Epicity controls the action.
Epicity lands a shoulder strike.
Francisco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Epicity throws a head punch that misses.
Epicity blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Francisco swings wildly with an uppercut but Epicity uses good head movement to avoid it.
Francisco working aggressively here.
Epicity blocks a body shot from Francisco.
Epicity lands a nice uppercut.
Epicity struggles to land a body shot inside as Francisco controls his hands.
Epicity misses with a body punch.
Epicity scores with a shoulder strike.
Francisco tries to stall but Epicity uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Epicity lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Francisco prevents a body shot from Epicity.
Francisco prevents a body shot from Epicity.
Francisco fails to pull guard.
Turbo Epicity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kapua Francisco.
Epicity misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epicity lands with a right to the head.
Epicity working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Epicity misses with a punch to the body.
Francisco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Francisco tries to work over Epicity's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Epicity digs a right hand underneath Francisco's ribcage. Francisco let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Epicity misses with a body punch.
Francisco misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Epicity.
Francisco tries a body shot but Epicity blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Epicity.
Epicity lands with a light punch inside.
Epicity misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Epicity scores with a hook to the body. Francisco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Epicity ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Francisco moves away.#CL#
Epicity closes the distance and clinches.
Epicity can't find room to land a body shot as Francisco controls the action.
A short right from Epicity on the inside.
Francisco stalling.
Francisco can't find room to land a body shot as Epicity controls the action.
Francisco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Epicity's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epicity.
A head punch on the inside from Epicity fails to land.
A short right from Epicity.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity blocks an uppercut.
Epicity scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Epicity goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Epicity makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Francisco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Epicity misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Epicity scores with a shot to the side of Francisco's head.
Francisco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Epicity blocks a body shot from Francisco.
Nice body punch from Epicity.
Epicity blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Epicity lands a nice shot to the body.
Francisco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Epicity pushes Francisco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Epicity lands a left hand. #ROC#
Francisco is rocked!
Epicity has a couple of punches blocked by Francisco.
Epicity softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Francisco is still on wobbly legs! Can Epicity finish him?
Epicity misses with a short punch on the inside.
Epicity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Francisco blocking some punches.
Francisco misses with some punches.
Epicity presses Francisco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Francisco seems to have recovered his senses.
Francisco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epicity lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Francisco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epicity works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Epicity - that landed with a thud.
Francisco wants a takedown but no success here.
Kapua Francisco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Epicity.
Francisco blocking some punches.
Epicity presses Francisco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Epicity scores with a hook to the body.
Epicity lands with a short shot to the head.
Epicity lands a right hand.
Epicity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Epicity.
Epicity lands with a left to the head.
Epicity scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Francisco prevents a body shot from Epicity.
Epicity goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Epicity throws a punch but it's blocked by Francisco.
Francisco struggles to land a body shot inside as Epicity controls his hands.
Epicity lands a big right hand that drops Francisco! The killer instinct kicks in and Epicity finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Epicity!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Turbo Epicity!
After winning the bout, Turbo Epicity thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: AFC #4 First Champion     
Date:   Jul 21, 2018
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Epicity as Gracie shoots in.
Epicity swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Gracie scores with a takedown into Epicity's guard.
Gracie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Epicity manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Epicity in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Epicity defends it easily. #T1##SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Epicity's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Epicity is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Epicity tries to pass. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Epicity is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Epicity's guard. #REVR#
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Epicity keeps moving.
Epicity pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Epicity gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Epicity slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Epicity defends it easily.
Epicity stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie working a defensive guard here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Gracie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Epicity has passed into half guard!
Gracie tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Epicity has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Epicity really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Epicity has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Epicity manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gracie to take his back!
Epicity has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Turbo Epicity will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Epicity gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
Epicity throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Epicity lands a head kick. Gracie smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Epicity swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Epicity connects with a crisp jab.
Epicity displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Epicity throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
Epicity bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Epicity throws a solid leg kick but Gracie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Epicity.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Epicity throws a big counter head kick but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
A nice inside leg kick there by Epicity. That's going to slow Gracie down. #T1#
Epicity tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Epicity has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Epicity defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Epicity into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Gracie dives in and scores a takedown into Epicity's guard.#ES2#
Epicity pushes Gracie off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Epicity saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epicity won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Gracie trying to control the action but Epicity is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Epicity is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Epicity has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Epicity preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gracie is just content to waste time from the top position. Epicity takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gracie trying to control but Epicity is working from the bottom.
Gracie throws an elbow that misses. Epicity uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie's guard. Nice move by Epicity!#REVB#
Epicity must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Epicity doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Epicity manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Gracie is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Epicity has his hands clasped together but Gracie extends and breaks Epicity's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gracie.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Royce Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: AFC #2     
Date:   Jul 07, 2018
#R1#
Francisco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Epicity. That snapped Francisco's head back.
Epicity keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Francisco.
Epicity moves forwards but Francisco connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Francisco tries to clinch but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Francisco eats them both and turns towards Epicity to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Kapua Francisco has been cut.
Francisco misses with a combination
and Epicity counters with a straight right hand.
Francisco fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Francisco struggles to land a body shot inside as Epicity controls his hands.
Epicity lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Epicity scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epicity misses with a punch on the inside.
Epicity lands a hook that snaps the head of Francisco backwards. #T1#
Epicity works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Epicity tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Francisco is working for takedown but Epicity is calmly controlling the position for now.
Epicity lands an uppercut.
Epicity throws a punch but it's blocked by Francisco.
Francisco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Epicity lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Francisco tries to throw a body punch but Epicity avoids it by throwing Francisco back against the cage.
Francisco swings wildly with an uppercut but Epicity uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Francisco.
A nice right hand lands inside from Epicity.
Francisco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Epicity misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity misses with the head strike.
Epicity is leaning against Francisco and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Francisco misses with a punch on the inside.
Epicity tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Francisco's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Epicity. #T2#
Francisco struggles to land a body shot inside as Epicity controls his hands.
Epicity fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Epicity goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Epicity softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees to the body from Francisco.
Francisco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Epicity lands with a left to the head.
Epicity swings wildly with an uppercut but Francisco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epicity blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Epicity pushes Francisco back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Francisco tries for a takedown. No joy.
Epicity tries a body shot but Francisco blocks it.
Francisco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Epicity pushes Francisco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Francisco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Epicity misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Epicity.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Epicity. #T3#
Epicity throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Franciscos head.
Francisco lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD#
Francisco is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Epicity can't fight it off and eventually Francisco manages to take the fight to the floor. Epicity looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Epicity is controlling Francisco's posture.
Epicity's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Francisco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Epicity works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Epicity holds on and takes a little breather.
Let's hope that Epicity has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Francisco trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Francisco has his takedown stuffed
and Epicity counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kapua Francisco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Francisco takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Epicity keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kapua Francisco's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Epicity misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Francisco misses
and Epicity makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Epicity with a hook.
Francisco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Epicity sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turbo Epicity seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Epicity scores with a hook.
Francisco wants to clinch
and Epicity counters with a left and a right that stings Francisco.
Epicity scoring well with a low kick there.
Francisco tries to clinch up but Epicity circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francisco misses with a shot to the body
and Epicity counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Francisco moves to clinch but Epicity breaks away
and Epicity makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Francisco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Epicity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Epicity has Francisco up against the cage in a clinch.
Francisco has Epicity pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Epicity.
Francisco blocks a body shot from Epicity.
Epicity managing to block the knees to the body from Francisco.
Epicity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epicity misses with a punch on the inside.
Epicity tries to throw a body punch but Francisco avoids it by throwing Epicity back against the cage.
Francisco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Epicity backwards.
Francisco is looking for a takedown.
Francisco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Francisco misses with the head strike.
Francisco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Epicity. #T2#
Nice body punch from Epicity - that landed with a thud.
Francisco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Francisco struggles to land a body shot inside as Epicity controls his hands.
Francisco struggles to land a body shot inside as Epicity controls his hands.
Turbo Epicity seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Francisco tries for a takedown but Epicity manages to get underhooks.
Francisco misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epicity.
A nice right hand lands inside from Epicity.
Still in the clinch, Epicity scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epicity digs a right hand underneath Francisco's ribcage. Francisco let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Epicity lands a hook that snaps the head of Francisco backwards.
Francisco misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Epicity.
Francisco misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Epicity fails to land.
Epicity lands with a left to the head.
Epicity lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Francisco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Epicity lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#
Francisco is rocked!
Epicity tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oh Francisco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Francisco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Epicity throws a head punch that misses.
Epicity misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Epicity.
Francisco seems to have got his legs back now.
Francisco blocks a body shot from Epicity.
Epicity pushes Francisco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Francisco blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Francisco.
Francisco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Epicity lands with a right to the head.
Epicity lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Francisco.
Epicity lands a body shot.
Epicity presses Francisco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Epicity.
Francisco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epicity lands a right hand that snaps the head of Francisco backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epicity tries to work over Francisco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Epicity lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Francisco.#T4#
Francisco tries a body shot but Epicity blocks it.
Epicity lands a right hand.
Francisco tries a body shot but Epicity blocks it.
Epicity pushes Francisco against the cage. Epicity is working some dirty boxing. Epicity pushes off with a quick right hook! Francisco goes down! Francisco tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Epicity moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Turbo Epicity!
A relieved looking Turbo Epicity thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 07, 2018
#R1##CL2#
Epicity closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Epicity throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Epicity gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Epicity has double underhooks.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Epicity lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Epicity - that landed with a thud.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Epicity lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Epicity tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Epicity gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Epicity lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Epicity lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Epicity.
Epicity lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Epicity. #T1#
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Epicity has him pressed against the cage.
Epicity lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Epicity won't allow it.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Epicity smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Super Foot Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Epicity scoring well with a low kick there.
Epicity rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Epicity tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Epicity.
Epicity thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Epicity looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Epicity throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson thinks about countering with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Epicity moves out of range easily.
Epicity lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epicity checks the leg kick.
Epicity misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
Epicity takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Epicity counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Epicity moves into the clinch successfully.
Epicity lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Epicity throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head. #BC#
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Epicity.
Epicity blocks a head kick by Jackson. #T3#
Jackson misses with the body kick
and Epicity counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Epicity cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Epicity misses with a body shot.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Epicity.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Epicity takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Epicity pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Epicity lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson jumps guard but Epicity stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Epicity is controlling him.#T4#
Nice body punch from Epicity.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Epicity has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Epicity.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Epicity.
Epicity lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Epicity working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Epicity lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Epicity works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Epicity lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards. #BC#
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Epicity connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A left lands for Epicity.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Epicity scores with a leg kick.
Epicity avoids the head kick by Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Epicity scores with a punch to the head.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL2#
Epicity gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Epicity doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson is trying to push Epicity away but Epicity has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Epicity is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Epicity lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Epicity lands with a left to the head.
Epicity lands a big right hand that drops Jackson! The killer instinct kicks in and Epicity finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Epicity!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Turbo Epicity!
Turbo Epicity seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: DARE: WHYTE VS. EKAKU JR.     
Date:   Feb 28, 2018
#R1#
Qasi throws a poor cross that misses
and Epicity counters with a stiff right hand.
Azar Qasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epicity tries to clinch but Qasi is having none of it.
Qasi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Epicity misses the jab.
Qasi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Epicity looks for the body kick but Qasi saw that one coming.
Qasi checks a leg kick nicely.
Qasi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Epicity throws a low kick but Qasi avoids it.
Epicity chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Qasi can pounce on him.
Nice sprawl there from Epicity as Qasi shoots in.
Qasi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Qasi walks into a jab.
Qasi sizes up Epicity with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Qasi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Epicity sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Qasi connects with a right hand. Epicity shakes it off.
Epicity lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Qasi swings widly with a right hand
letting Epicity counter with a right hand.
Epicity wants to clinch up but Qasi keeps it at a distance.
Epicity throws a leg kick but Qasi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Qasi is looking to counter punch.
Epicity ducks under a wild hook from Qasi.
Qasi throws a solid leg kick but Epicity takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Qasi.
Epicity just misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity ducks under a wild hook from Qasi.
Qasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Epicity is just out of range.
Epicity lands a jab.
Epicity scores with a leg kick.
Qasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epicity was well out of range. Poor timing from Qasi.
Qasi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Martial Arts Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Epicity slaps away a takedown attempt from Qasi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Azar Qasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Qasi moves out of range of the body kick from Epicity.
Epicity avoids a kick to the body.
Qasi misses with a body shot
and Epicity makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Qasi. That's going to slow Epicity down.
Qasi scores with a hook to the body. Epicity takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Qasi fails with a takedown attempt.
Epicity was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Epicity throws a leg kick but Qasi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Qasi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Epicity throws the kick towards the body but Qasi avoids it.
Epicity tries to clinch up but Qasi circles away and keeps his distance.
Epicity displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Qasi throws out the jab.
Good leg kick by Qasi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Epicity connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Qasi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Epicity doesn't seem phased though.
Epicity avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Epicity feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Qasi's calf.
Qasi jabs Epicity to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Epicity misses with the combination.
Epicity is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Qasi.
Qasi scores with a nice right hand.
Epicity slips under a jab.
Epicity defending well as Qasi loads up on a big left hand.
Qasi misses the body punch
and Epicity counters with a nice kick to the body.
Epicity misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Qasi counters with a stiff right hand.
Qasi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epicity manages to avoid it.
Qasi throws a leg kick which misses Epicity's front leg but catches the back leg as Epicity tries to avoid it.
Qasi misses with a low kick.
Epicity fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Qasi misses with a straight right.
Qasi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Epicity counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epicity has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Qasi.
Epicity misses with an uppercut. Qasi saw that one coming.
Qasi slips under a jab from Epicity.
Qasi lands with a right hand.
Epicity takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Qasi throws an overhand right that lands on Epicity's shoulder, as Epicity tries to avoid the shot.
Epicity throws a counter combo.
Epicity lands a front kick.
Turbo Epicity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Qasi staying out of range there.
Qasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epicity was well out of range. Poor timing from Qasi.
Qasi misses with a wild body shot.
Epicity tries to bum rush Qasi with a series of wild strikes but Qasi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Epicity doesn't manage to clinch there - Qasi circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Turbo Epicity will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Epicity ducks right into an uppercut from Qasi.
Qasi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Epicity was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A bone on bone clash there as Qasi blocks the leg kick.
Epicity avoids the body shot from Qasi.
Qasi thumps Epicity with a low kick.
Epicity has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Qasi.
Epicity throws a head kick that misses.
Epicity looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Epicity scoring well with a low kick there.
Qasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Epicity.
Epicity's corner calls for a 1-2. Epicity obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Epicity fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Qasi checks it well.
Qasi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Epicity at a distance.
Epicity on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Qasi throws a looping overhand right but Epicity ducks down to avoid it.
Epicity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epicity misses with the combination.
Qasi lands with a right hand.
Qasi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Qasi throws out a loose jab but Epicity uses good head movement to avoid it.
Qasi throws a body shot but no joy.
Epicity misses with a hook. Qasi ducked under it nicely.
Qasi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Epicity in his tracks.
A jab from Epicity finds it's way through Qasi's defenses.
Qasi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Decent striking displayed by Epicity there.#T2#
Epicity waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Qasi.
Qasi lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qasi pushes Epicity away with a front kick.
Epicity is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Qasi.
Qasi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Qasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Epicity is just out of range.
It seemed like Epicity was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Qasi blocks a head kick by Epicity.
Qasi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Qasi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Epicity swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Epicity avoids the body shot from Qasi.
Epicity misses with a head kick.
Qasi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Epicity's calf.
Epicity wants to clinch up but Qasi keeps it at a distance.
Epicity tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Qasi throwing a counter right hand but Epicity manages to avoid it.#T3#
Qasi throws an off balance right hand
and Epicity counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Epicity misses with the body kick
and Qasi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Qasi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Qasi scores with a nice head shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Qasi.
Qasi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Epicity throws out the jab.
Epicity misses with an uppercut. Qasi saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Qasi misses its target.
Nice uppercut there from Epicity.
Qasi throws the left hand but Epicity avoids the punch easily.
Epicity lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Qasi circles away quickly and effectively.
Epicity misses with a hook. Qasi ducked under it nicely.
Qasi lands with a shot to the body.
Qasi slips under a jab from Epicity.#T4##TD#
Qasi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Epicity is defending against the submission attempts here by Qasi.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Epicity controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Qasi wants to control but Epicity is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Azar Qasi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Qasi misses with a right hand
and Epicity counters with a low kick, right behind Qasi 's knee.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Qasi, right into the meat.
Qasi throws a shot from downtown. Epicity moves away and avoids it.
Epicity fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Qasi checks it well.
Qasi looks to land a right hand but Epicity moved out of range.
Epicity moves out of range as Qasi strikes.
Qasi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Epicity only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Qasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epicity was well out of range. Poor timing from Qasi.
Epicity scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Qasi doesn't seem bothered though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Qasi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Epicity.
Epicity's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Qasi swings for the body but Epicity moves out of range.
Qasi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Qasi.
Qasi tries to work over Epicity's front leg with a kick but Epicity checks it.
Qasi avoids the head kick by Epicity.
Qasi throws a nice head kick!
Qasi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Qasi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Qasi throws a leg kick but Epicity moved away.
Epicity misses the shot to the body.
Qasi just misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity misses the jab.
Azar Qasi is winning the standup battle so far.
Qasi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Qasi scores with a sloppy right hand. Epicity should have avoided that one.
Qasi throws a leg kick but Epicity sees it coming and moves out of range.
Epicity works the jab nicely.#T2#
Epicity scores with a head kick. Qasi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Qasi misses.
Qasi swings for the body but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity thows a left - swing and a miss!
Qasi throws a leg kick
enabling Epicity to counter with a crisp jab.
Epicity looks to land a left hand but Qasi moved out of range nicely.
Epicity throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Epicity blocks a jab.
Qasi scores with a nice body kick.
Qasi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Epicity takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Epicity throws a hook but Qasi blocks it.
Epicity loads up on a big right hand but Qasi slips the punch.#T3#
Good shot there by Qasi.
Qasi misses with a wild body shot.
Qasi scoring well with a low kick there.
Epicity scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Qasi doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Epicity gets caught napping as Qasi dives in and scores a takedown. Epicity manages to retain guard.
Qasi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Qasi is looking to take a break and control but Epicity is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Qasi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Epicity stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Qasi trying to control the position but Epicity is working away.
Qasi slows the pace down. #SUB#
Qasi tries for a kimura but Epicity is defending well.
Qasi wants to control but Epicity is keeping him busy.

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 Azar Qasi.
Well Qasi 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azar Qasi!

An out of breath Azar Qasi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 22, 2018
#R1##TD#
Abai darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Epicity taking some punishment here, with Abai in his half guard.
Abai lands strikes from half guard.
Abai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Abai looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Epicity with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Epicity keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Abai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Abai throws a strike but Epicity avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Abai with a nice head shot there.
Abai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Epicity avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Epicity wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've been hearing that Abai has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Abai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abai is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Epicity trying to control the position.
Abai landing with the ground and pound.
Epicity is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Abai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abai postures up.
Epicity seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Abai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Abai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Abai throwing strikes from guard but Epicity blocks nicely.
Abai chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Abai throws an elbow that misses. Epicity uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Abai's guard. Nice move by Epicity!#REVB##ES#
Abai has his feet on Epicity's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Turbo Epicity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Abai scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abai takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Abai missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Abai looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Epicity with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Abai thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Epicity's head.
Nice strikes from Abai there.
Abai missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Epicity regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Abai.
Abai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Abai postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Abai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Abai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Abai is looking to work some ground and pound but Epicity has wrist control.
Epicity avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Epicity controlling Abai's posture.
Abai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abai throwing strikes from guard but Epicity blocks nicely.
Abai throwing strikes but missing.
Abai distracts Epicity with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Epicity pulls Abai in close to prevent any damage.
Abai distracts Epicity with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Abai lands a couple of digs.
Abai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Abai chips away with some ground and pound.
Epicity looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Abai postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Epicity is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Epicity is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abai throws a big elbow that misses.
Abai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Abai throwing strikes from guard but Epicity blocks nicely.
Abai keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Epicity's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Abai dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Abai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Epicity is fending him off so far but Abai persists. Nope, Epicity circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Abai throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Epicity was covering up waiting for the punch and Abai finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Abai throwing strikes from guard but Epicity blocks nicely.
Abai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Epicity works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Abai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Abai throws a strike but Epicity rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Epicity prevents Abai from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Abai manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Abai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Epicity can do to turn this around?
Epicity lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abai backwards.
Epicity makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Epicity makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Abai. #T1#
Abai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Epicity fails to land.
Abai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Epicity tries a body shot but Abai blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Abai lands with a left to the head.
Abai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Epicity takes a shot to the head.
Epicity blocking some punches.
Epicity misses with a punch on the inside.
Epicity tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Epicity fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Abai gets through Epicity's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Abai misses with a punch on the inside.
Abai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epicity has a couple of punches blocked by Abai.
Abai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Epicity is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abai swings wildly with an uppercut but Epicity uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Abai.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Abai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Epicity's brow.
Epicity misses with a short punch on the inside.
Epicity tries to throw a body punch but Abai avoids it by throwing Epicity back against the cage.
Abai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Abai lands a nice elbow.
Abai lands a right hand.
Ibrahim Abai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Abai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Epicity avoids a wild elbow strike from Abai.
Abai scores with a shot to the side of Epicity's head.
Abai swings wildly with an uppercut but Epicity uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abai throws a punch but it's blocked by Epicity.
Abai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Epicity's elbow.
Abai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Epicity tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abai's elbow.
Abai throws a head punch that misses.
Abai blocks a body shot from Epicity. #T3#
Epicity makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Epicity tries to throw a body punch but Abai avoids it by throwing Epicity back against the cage.
Abai pushes Epicity back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Epicity takes a shot to the head.
Abai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Abai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Abai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Epicity is rocked!
Abai trying to land knees to the body.
Epicity is still on wobbly legs! Can Abai finish him?
Abai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Epicity blocks the elbow strike.
Abai scores with a shoulder strike.
Epicity misses with a body punch.
Epicity misses with a punch on the inside.
Abai blocking some punches.
Epicity seems to have recovered his senses.
Abai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot in the inside from Abai.
Abai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Abai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abai trying to land knees to the body. #T4#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Abai.
Abai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Epicity's defenses.
Epicity tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abai.
Abai lands a nice shot to the body.
Abai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Abai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abai lands an elbow inside.
Epicity takes a knee to the side of the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Abai.
Abai lands an uppercut.
Abai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epicity avoiding damage as Abai throws knees to the body.
Abai creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Epicity with a big uppercut! Epicity tries to clinch up but Abai pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Epicity to the mat! Epicity covers up and Abai unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ibrahim Abai!
Ibrahim Abai thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 12, 2018
#R1#
Epicity tries a low kick but Henry avoids it.
Henry shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Epicity but Epicity pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Henry misses with a takedown
and Epicity counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Epicity slaps away a takedown attempt from Henry , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Turbo Epicity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Henry .
Epicity throws a series of strikes that have Henry backpedaling.
Henry tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Andrew Henry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epicity connects with a solid leg kick. #TD2#
Henry drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epicity is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Epicity's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Henry wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Epicity, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Epicity wants to control but Henry postures up.
Henry happy to just control the position for now.
Henry trying to control the position but Epicity is working away.
Epicity wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Epicity is not content to let Henry control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Henry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Epicity keeps working.
Henry has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Epicity tries to hold on but Henry postures up.
Henry tries to control but Epicity wriggling away.
Epicity tries to lock up and control but Henry gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Henry controlling his opponent.
Epicity can't escape the position.
Henry misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #T3#
Henry can't control as he wanted to and Epicity manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Henry perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Henry trying to pass the guard but Epicity defending well.
Henry trying to advance position but Epicity counters by regaining guard.
Epicity pulls Henry in close to prevent any damage.
Henry tries to free his leg and advance position but Epicity is retaining full guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Epicity wants to stand but Henry is controlling the position.
Epicity keeping moving, preventing Henry from controlling successfully.
Henry controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Epicity is controlling Henry 's posture.
Henry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Epicity fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Henry , pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henry wants a takedown but no success here.
Epicity misses with a short punch on the inside.
Epicity tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henry 's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henry .
Henry tries to land a knee to the head but Epicity blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Epicity's jab looks to have found its range, popping Henry under the eye.
Henry misses with a takedown attempt
and Epicity counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Henry thinking. #CL2#
Henry has Epicity up against the cage in a clinch.
Epicity fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henry lands a nice elbow.
Henry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Henry working Epicity over with knees to the body.
Henry tries to land a knee to the head but Epicity blocks with his arms.
Epicity has a couple of punches blocked by Henry .
Epicity avoids a wild elbow strike from Henry .
Epicity scores with a nice hook to the head.
Henry lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Epicity lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Henry 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Henry shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Epicity counters with a straight right hand.
Henry tries to close the distance and clinch but Epicity swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Henry closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Henry lands an elbow inside that Epicity shrugs off. #T1#
Henry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Epicity makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Henry has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Epicity after a bit of a struggle.
Turbo Epicity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Henry .
A short right from Epicity.
Epicity swings wildly with an uppercut but Henry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henry is looking to break free of the clinch but Epicity has double underhooks.
Epicity makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Epicity struggles to land a body shot inside as Henry controls his hands.
Epicity misses with a punch to the body.
Henry creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Epicity's defenses.
Epicity tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henry 's elbow.
Epicity lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Henry backwards.
Epicity tries a body shot but Henry blocks it.
Henry tries a knee to the head but Epicity blocks it.
Epicity lands a hook to the side of the head.
Epicity fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Epicity creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Epicity has Henry pressed against the cage, preventing Henry from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Epicity misses with the head strike. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epicity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Henry trying to land knees to the body.
Epicity gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Henry .
Turbo Epicity has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Epicity pushes Henry back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Epicity tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Henry has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Epicity avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Henry lands a shoulder strike.
Henry tries a knee to the head but Epicity blocks it.
Epicity is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henry can do to turn this around?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Epicity.
Henry misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epicity.
A shot in the inside from Epicity.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epicity.
Epicity makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Epicity.
Henry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Epicity lands with a left to the head.
Epicity on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henry is breathing heavily.#T3#
Epicity lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Henry backwards.
Epicity throws a punch but it's blocked by Henry .
A short right from Epicity.
Epicity tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henry 's elbow.
Henry looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Henry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Epicity lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Epicity fails to land.
Henry goes for a takedown attempt but Epicity pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Henry misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Epicity to counter with a crisp jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Epicity, right into the meat.
Henry tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Epicity counters with a nice uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Epicity, right into the meat.
Epicity connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Henry throws a head kick but Epicity moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henry looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Epicity is fending him off so far but Henry persists. Nope, Epicity circles away and we're back to standing.
Henry tries to clinch up.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Henry .#CL2#
Henry has Epicity up against the cage in a clinch.
Epicity managing to block the knees to the body from Henry .
Epicity misses with the head strike.
Epicity lands with a short shot to the head.
Epicity working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#
Henry is rocked!
Epicity swings wildly with an uppercut but Henry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henry is still on wobbly legs! Can Epicity finish him?
Epicity misses with a punch on the inside.
Epicity working aggressively here.
Epicity has a couple of punches blocked by Henry .
Epicity has a couple of punches blocked by Henry .
Epicity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epicity has a couple of punches blocked by Henry .
Epicity has a couple of punches blocked by Henry .
Henry seems to have recovered his senses.
Henry wants to take the fight to the mat but Epicity manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epicity struggles to land a body shot inside as Henry controls his hands.
Epicity lands a nice shot to the body.
Epicity goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Henry misses with a knee to the head.
Henry is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Epicity chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Epicity lands with a right hand.
Epicity just misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Henry 's head backwards.
Epicity swats away the attempt to clinch by Henry .
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Epicity.
Henry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Epicity as he avoids it easily.
Epicity appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Epicity cracks Henry with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Henry misses with a shot to the body
and Epicity counters with a left and a right... And another left! Henry is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Turbo Epicity!
An out of breath Turbo Epicity thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: RBFC 89:Johansson vs Zorrander     
Date:   Mar 11, 2017
#R1#
Epicity throws a leg kick that misses.
Epicity blocks a leg kick.
Epicity cracks the inside of Kriel's front leg. #CL#
Epicity drives through and clinches with Kriel against the cage.
Epicity lands with a short shot to the head.
Epicity misses with some punches.
Epicity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kriel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Epicity's brow.
A shot in the inside from Kriel.
Still in the clinch, Epicity scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kriel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity blocks an elbow strike from Kriel.
Kriel swings wildly with an uppercut but Epicity uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epicity lands a right hand.
Kriel blocks an uppercut.
Epicity softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kriel tries to throw a body punch but Epicity avoids it by throwing Kriel back against the cage. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kriel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Epicity's brow.
Epicity lands with a right to the head.
Kriel tries to throw a body punch but Epicity avoids it by throwing Kriel back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Epicity.
A short uppercut from Kriel.
Kriel digs a right hand into Epicity's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Epicity's gas tank.
Kriel works on Epicity's body with a couple of short punches.
Kriel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Epicity misses with the head strike.
Kriel stalling against the cage.
Kriel scores with a shoulder strike.
Kriel lands an elbow just above Epicity 's eye.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kriel.
Epicity blocking some punches.
Kriel takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kriel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Epicity lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kriel backwards.
Kriel struggles to land a body shot inside as Epicity controls his hands.
Kriel tries to land knees in the clinch but Epicity avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Kriel blocking some punches.
Epicity lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kriel backwards.
Kriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Epicity fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Epicity goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Epicity blocks an elbow strike from Kriel.
Kriel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kriel tries to land a knee to the head but Epicity blocks with his arms.
Epicity blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Epicity misses with some punches.
Epicity misses with a punch on the inside.
Epicity lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Epicity misses with the head strike.
Kriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epicity blocks the elbow strike.
Kriel tries to throw a body punch but Epicity avoids it by throwing Kriel back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Epicity.
Epicity lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kriel landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Epicity blocks the elbow strike. #T3#
Epicity misses with a punch on the inside.
Kriel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kriel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kriel missing with knees to the body.
Kriel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Epicity fails to land.
Kriel lands with a light punch inside.
Epicity misses with a punch on the inside.
Kriel tries a body shot but Epicity blocks it.
Kriel misses with the head strike.
Kriel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Epicity misses with the head strike.
Epicity lands an uppercut.
Kriel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kriel tries a body shot but Epicity blocks it.
Kriel pushes Epicity back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Epicity is breathing heavily.
Kriel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kriel scores with a shoulder strike.
Kriel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Epicity is defending well for now.#T4#
Epicity goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Epicity tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kriel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Epicity.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kriel.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kriel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Epicity's brow.
Kriel connects with a knee to the head.
Kriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Kriel.
A short uppercut from Kriel.
Kriel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Epicity misses with a body punch.
Epicity misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kriel tries to throw a body punch but Epicity avoids it by throwing Kriel back against the cage.
Kriel struggles to land a body shot inside as Epicity controls his hands.
Kriel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epicity throws a punch but it's blocked by Kriel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epicity lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kriel backwards.
Kriel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kriel struggles to land a body shot inside as Epicity controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jan Kriel will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Epicity swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kriel is looking for the big counter here.
Epicity looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kriel lands the left hand.
Epicity takes a swing at Kriel's ribcage but misses.
Epicity throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Epicity misses
and Kriel counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kriel misses the target.
Epicity scores with a hook to the body. Kriel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turbo Epicity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel looks to score with a jab to the body but Epicity is just out of range.
Epicity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kriel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Epicity has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kriel is looking to chop away at Epicity's legs. #T1#
Epicity looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Epicity lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kriel at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Epicity looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Epicity moves away from the strike by Kriel.
Kriel throws a series of strikes that have Epicity backpedaling.
Epicity throws a leg kick that misses.
Epicity lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Epicity throws a sloppy head kick and Kriel moves out of range easily.
Epicity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Epicity is looking to wear down Kriel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Epicity misses with a right hand
and Kriel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Epicity on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Epicity misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epicity swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jan Kriel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Epicity swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kriel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Epicity takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Epicity throws out a leg kick but Kriel moves out of range and Epicity only half commits.
A decent looking cross lands there for Epicity.
Kriel slips a straight right by Epicity.#T3#
Kriel looks to land a right hand but Epicity moved out of range.
Epicity tries to clinch there but Kriel circles away.
Despite the aggression on Kriel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kriel moves forwards but Epicity connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kriel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab by Epicity.
Epicity misses with a body kick.
Epicity takes a swing at Kriel's ribcage but misses.
Epicity thuds his shin into the meat of Kriel's side.
Kriel blocks a head kick by Epicity.
Kriel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Epicity.#T4#
Epicity lands with a kick to the ribs.
Epicity misses with a hook. Kriel ducked under it nicely.
Epicity slips a straight right by Kriel.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kriel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epicity misses with a straight left.
Epicity feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kriel's calf.
Kriel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Epicity fails in his attempt to clinch.
Epicity scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Epicity fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kriel! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Turbo Epicity will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Epicity checks a low kick from Kriel.
A clash of legs there as Kriel blocks the low kick.
Jab from Epicity.
Kriel throws a leg kick but Epicity sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kriel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kriel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kriel works Epicity's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Epicity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Epicity misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kriel throws out a counter right but Epicity avoids it with no problem.
Epicity missing with a left hand there. Kriel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
A head kick misses from Epicity.
Epicity moves forwards but Kriel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Epicity wants to clinch but Kriel slips to the side
and Kriel counters with a nice uppercut.
Kriel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Epicity's calf.
Epicity throws a lazy body kick
and Kriel counters with a low kick, right behind Epicity 's knee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kriel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kriel misses with a looping right.
Kriel throws an overhand right that lands on Epicity's shoulder, as Epicity tries to avoid the shot.
Epicity connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Epicity tries to close the distance and clinch but Kriel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kriel tries a quick counter leg kick but Epicity is wise to it.
Epicity throws a combination that misses
and Kriel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Epicity pushes Kriel away with a front kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kriel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kriel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Epicity throws a combination that misses
and Kriel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Epicity on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Epicity swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kriel misses with an uppercut.
Kriel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Epicity. #T3#
Kriel throws out a powerful jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kriel.
Nice body kick from Epicity.
Epicity throws a lazy right hand but Kriel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kriel punishes Epicity's body with a nice straight punch.
Epicity on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kriel. Kriel obviously looking to wear him down.
Epicity swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Epicity goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Good exchange - Epicity coming out on top.#CL#
Epicity gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kriel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Epicity's elbow.
Epicity lands with a short shot to the head.
Kriel scores with a shot to the side of Epicity's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kriel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kriel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kriel misses with a punch to the body.
Kriel throws an elbow that misses.
Epicity has a couple of punches blocked by Kriel.
Kriel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Epicity backwards.
Epicity doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Epicity digs a right hand underneath Kriel's ribcage. Kriel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kriel pushes off an throws an elbow but Epicity leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Epicity misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Kriel really dominated that round.
That's time! Epicity's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
A low kick from Epicity is predictable there
enabling Kriel to counter with a crisp jab.
Epicity darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kriel tries a head kick but it misses.
Epicity slips a straight right by Kriel.
Epicity was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Epicity moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Epicity bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kriel's head backwards.
Epicity connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kriel scores with a jab to the head.
Epicity thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kriel if he has to take too many more of those. #T1#
Epicity tries to clinch up.
Epicity closes the distance but Kriel moves to the side
and Kriel counters with an inside leg kick.
Kriel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epicity.
Epicity throws a head kick that misses
and Kriel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Epicity misses with a hook
letting Kriel counter with a right hand.
Epicity fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kriel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epicity manages to avoid it.
Epicity misses with a looping left.
Epicity checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Epicity 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kriel dodges the punch combination from Epicity.
Epicity throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Kriel misses.
Kriel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Epicity tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kriel moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epicity throws out a leg kick but Kriel moves out of range and Epicity only half commits. #T3#
Epicity takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Epicity is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kriel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kriel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Epicity throws a nice head kick!
Kriel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kriel misses the shot to the body.
Epicity lands a body shot.
Kriel lands a leg kick that knocks Epicity off balance momentarily.
Kriel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Kriel blocks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Kriel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Epicity ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Epicity misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Kriel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for Epicity. That snapped Kriel's head back.
Epicity misses with a hook. Kriel ducked under it nicely.
Kriel cracks a nice hook into Epicity's ribs.
Epicity turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Epicity swings for the body but Kriel moves out of range.
It seemed like Kriel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Epicity misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Turbo Epicity will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Kriel moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Kriel misses.
Epicity on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kriel scores with a shot to the body.
A big left from Epicity misses.
Epicity throws a leg kick
and Kriel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Epicity. Kriel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kriel unleashes a big counter combination but Epicity bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice defenses there by Kriel.
A nice side step and Kriel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epicity.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Epicity crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kriel - the referee stops the clock and Epicity gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kriel. Epicity manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kriel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Epicity is able to avoid easily.#T1#
A shot to the body from Epicity misses
and Kriel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Epicity.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kriel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Epicity fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Epicity misses.
Kriel counters with a body kick.
Kriel lands a leg kick that knocks Epicity off balance momentarily.
Kriel ducks under a wild hook from Epicity.
Kriel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kriel throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Epicity to counter with a crisp jab.
Epicity tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kriel swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Epicity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kriel is looking for the big counter here.
Epicity throws a right and a left that Kriel avoids nicely.
Kriel unleashes a big counter combination but Epicity bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A combination from Epicity does no damage.
Kriel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Epicity chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kriel can pounce on him.
Epicity gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kriel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kriel lands a really nice looking cross but Epicity seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epicity throws a low kick, looking for Kriel's leg but Kriel calmly moves out of range.
Epicity walks into a straight right hand from Kriel.
Kriel digs a good body shot into Epicity's ribs.#T3#
Epicity feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kriel's calf.
Epicity is looking to clinch.
Kriel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Epicity throws a hook but Kriel avoids it easily.
Kriel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kriel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Epicity misses the target.
Epicity tries to clinch up but Kriel circles away and keeps his distance.
Kriel throws out a counter right but Epicity avoids it with no problem.
Kriel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Epicity misses with a right hand
and Kriel counters with a stiff right hand.
Epicity thows a body kick. Kriel tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T4#
Kriel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Epicity thows a leg kick but Kriel checks it
and Kriel counters with an outside leg kick.
Kriel thows a leg kick but Epicity checks it
and Epicity counters with a low kick, right behind Kriel 's knee.
Epicity tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kriel dodges the punch combination from Epicity.
Epicity lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kriel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Kriel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kriel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 47:49
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Kriel!

Jan Kriel is the new welterweight champion!
Jan Kriel 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.

 

Event: RBFC 83: Fury vs Mahones     
Date:   Feb 04, 2017
#R1#
Martinez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Martinez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Epicity is trying to keep Martinez in close.
Martinez scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Martinez has gone for a leg lock! Epicity slips out almost immediately though and dives into Martinez's guard.#REVR#
Martinez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Epicity wants to pass the guard but Martinez is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Martinez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Epicity defends well.#T1#
Epicity wants to pass the guard but Martinez is keeping the position.
Epicity stands and throws Martinez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Martinez tries to bench press Epicity off him but Epicity keeps the position.
Martinez manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Martinez controlling the position for now.
Martinez wants to control but Epicity is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Epicity wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martinez keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Epicity is taking a breather. Martinez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Martinez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Epicity is working away from the top position though.
Martinez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3##SUB2#
Martinez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Epicity misses with a wild combination.
Martinez throws a jab when Epicity was well out of range.
Martinez throws a shot from downtown. Epicity moves away and avoids it.
Martinez dodges the punch combination from Epicity.
Epicity keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crunch! Epicity slams his shin into Martinez's torso.
Martinez moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Epicity lets loose with a powerful body kick. Martinez will feel that in the morning.
Epicity lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big right from Martinez misses.
Epicity bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Martinez's head backwards.
Epicity throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Martinez. Epicity shrugs it off though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Epicity.
Martinez throws a solid leg kick but Epicity takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Martinez.
Epicity looks for the body kick but Martinez saw that one coming.
Epicity misses with a straight right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Epicity scores with a leg kick. #TD2#
Martinez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Epicity keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as Epicity checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good work by Martinez as he checks the leg kick.
Martinez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Epicity swivels and escapes.
Epicity misses with a low kick.
Epicity waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martinez.
Martinez misses with a body shot
and Epicity counters with an inside leg kick.
Martinez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Epicity's head.
Epicity turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Epicity blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Epicity misses the target.
Epicity misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Martinez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Epicity avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martinez.
Epicity knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martinez on the ground.#T1#
Epicity works his way to full guard. Good work.
My spies in Mello MMA inform me that Martinez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Epicity seems keen to control Martinez's posture.
Martinez is in close to Epicity's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Epicity utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Epicity looking to control.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Epicity is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Epicity not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Epicity utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Martinez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Epicity utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Martinez throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Martinez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turbo Epicity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martinez ducks right into an uppercut from Epicity.
Epicity slips a straight right by Martinez.
Epicity moves out of range as Martinez strikes.
Epicity misses with the combination.
Martinez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Epicity.
Martinez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Epicity misses with a hook. Martinez ducked under it nicely.
Martinez with the counter takedown but Epicity avoids it easily.
A big right from Martinez misses.
Epicity was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Epicity walks into a left hand.
Martinez lands with a straight right. Epicity didn't see that one coming.#TD2#
Martinez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Epicity to the mat! Epicity manages to get full guard.
Martinez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martinez with a nice head shot there.
Martinez is looking to work some ground and pound but Epicity has wrist control.
Martinez throwing strikes from guard but Epicity blocks nicely.
Osvaldo Martinez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Epicity bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martinez's guard. #REVR#
Epicity has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Epicity from controlling successfully.
Martinez seems keen to control Epicity's posture.#T4##SUB2#
Martinez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Epicity wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving. #SUB2#
Martinez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Epicity is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Epicity looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Osvaldo Martinez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Epicity throws a head kick that misses.
Martinez shoots in for a double leg but Epicity sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Martinez lands a nice hook to Epicity's body. Epicity takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Epicity takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Martinez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Martinez dives in for a single leg takedown but Epicity sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Epicity looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Epicity tries a head kick but it misses.
Epicity shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Epicity connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity scores with a shot to the body.
Epicity paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Epicity moves out of range of the strikes.
Epicity throws a quick counter kick to the body but Martinez avoids it.
Osvaldo Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez with a poor takedown
and Epicity connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turbo Epicity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osvaldo Martinez.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Martinez shoots in and gets a takedown into Epicity's guard.#ES#
Epicity is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epicity. #TD2#
Martinez successfully pulls guard.
Epicity wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
Martinez is pulling down on Epicity's head to control his posture.
Martinez is trying to control the position but Epicity postures up.
Epicity engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Epicity stopping the sweep attempt from Martinez.
Epicity advances position into side control!
Martinez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Epicity's best efforts.
The fighters are battling for position here. Martinez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Epicity wants to pass the guard but Martinez is keeping the position.
Epicity postures up. #T3#
Epicity wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Martinez working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Martinez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Martinez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Epicity throws a quick inside leg kick.
Epicity is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Martinez scores with a hook.
Epicity looks to land a body kick but Martinez moved away.
Epicity takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Martinez throws a leg kick
and Epicity counters with a straight right hand.
Epicity feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Martinezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Epicity looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martinez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Epicity displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martinez throws out the jab.
It looked like Epicity was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Martinez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epicity managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Martinez.
You can see the frustration on Epicity's face as Martinez controls the position.
Epicity taking punishment in the form of punches.
Epicity is not content to let Martinez control the position.
Epicity sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Nice defenses there by Martinez.
Martinez throws a poor cross that misses
and Epicity counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Martinez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Epicity.
Epicity blocks a head kick by Martinez.
Epicity looks to land a left hand but Martinez moved out of range nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Martinez or perhaps it was just good defense by Epicity, which made it look bad.
Epicity just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Epicity gets caught napping as Martinez dives in and scores a takedown. Epicity manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Martinez throwing strikes but missing.
Epicity preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Martinez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Martinez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Epicity pulls Martinez in close to prevent any damage.
Martinez trying to control but Epicity is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Epicity walks into a jab.
Epicity wants to slow Martinez down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice cross by Epicity.
Epicity takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Martinez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice sprawl there from Epicity as Martinez shoots in.
Epicity feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Martinezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Martinez staying out of range there.
Epicity jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Epicity takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Martinez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Martinez lands a leg kick that knocks Epicity off balance momentarily.
Martinez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Epicity if he has to take too many more of those. #TD2#
Martinez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Epicity manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Martinez keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Epicity stops a takedown attempt from Martinez.
Turbo Epicity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osvaldo Martinez.
Martinez is trying to pull guard but Epicity has him pressed against the cage.
Epicity lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Epicity after a bit of a struggle.
Martinez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Martinez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Epicity prevents it.
Epicity throws a head punch that misses.
Epicity lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Martinez or not.
Epicity lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Epicity prevents the takedown attempt.
Epicity lands a shot to the body.
Epicity prevents the takedown attempt.
Epicity lands with a left to the head.
Epicity lands a body shot in the clinch.
Epicity softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Epicity.
Martinez takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Epicity.
Epicity scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Epicity lands with a left to the head.
Epicity scores with a shoulder strike.
Epicity scores with a nice hook to the head.
Martinez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Epicity throws a punch but it's blocked by Martinez.
Epicity scores with a shoulder strike.
Martinez fails to pull guard.
Epicity lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Epicity throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity had his way with Osvaldo Martinez in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Martinez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Epicity. Epicity obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Epicity! #TD2#
Martinez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Martinez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Epicity explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Martinez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epicity ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinez moves away.
Epicity looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinez is just out of range.
Epicity dips to his left and cracks Martinez with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Martinez.
Epicity dodges the punch combination from Martinez.
Epicity tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Martinez blocks a head kick by Epicity.
Martinez misses with a left hand
and Epicity counters with a slapping leg kick.
Martinez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Epicity defends it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Epicity. Those never looked like landing.
Martinez checks a low kick from Epicity.
Epicity connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Epicity looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinez is just out of range.
Epicity tries to clinch there but Martinez circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Martinez.
Martinez dives in and grabs Epicity's left leg, looking for a takedown. Epicity pushes down on Martinez's head and hops out.
Epicity swings for the body but Martinez moves out of range. #T2#
Epicity on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Martinez.
Martinez just misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity blocks a head kick by Martinez.
Epicity feints and then cracks Martinez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Martinez down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Epicity.
Martinez cracks the inside of Epicity's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinez checks a leg kick.
Epicity looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from Epicity misses its intended target.
Martinez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Martinez misses with a takedown attempt - Epicity sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Osvaldo Martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turbo Epicity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osvaldo Martinez.#T3#
Martinez misses with a hook to the body
and Epicity counters with a stiff right hand.
Martinez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Epicity to counter with a crisp jab.
Epicity scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Epicity throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martinez. #TD2#
Epicity gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Epicity pulls Martinez in to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martinez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martinez looking to pass the guard.
Martinez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Martinez throws a big elbow that misses.
Epicity is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martinez can do to turn this around?
Martinez being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Martinez throws a strike but Epicity rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Martinez is trying to control the position but Epicity postures up.
Martinez wants to control but Epicity passes easily into half guard.
Martinez is trying is best to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Turbo Epicity showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Epicity has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turbo Epicity!

Turbo Epicity retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Turbo Epicity, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: HFC 75: Marston vs Romero     
Date:   Dec 24, 2016
#R1#
Powell wants to clinch up but Epicity keeps it at a distance.
Powell lands with a hook. Epicity tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Powell shoots in and gets a takedown into Epicity's guard.#ES#
Epicity wriggles free and stands up.
Epicity circles away from the clinch attempt.
Epicity looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Powell throws a big shot that misses.
Epicity staying out of range there.
Epicity throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Powell misses.
Epicity tried to counter with a leg kick but Powell avoided it.
Powell throws a hook but Epicity avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powell throws a low kick, looking for Epicity's leg but Epicity calmly moves out of range.
Powell wants to clinch.
Epicity throws a quick counter kick to the body but Powell avoids it.#T1#
Powell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Epicity stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Epicity wants it to stay on the feet.
Epicity fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Epicity gets tackled into the cage by Powell. Powell maintains the clinch.
Powell blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epicity.
Epicity lands a body punch in the clinch.
Powell tries to circle away but Epicity has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Epicity.
Epicity scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Epicity misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Powell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Powell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Powell misses with a leg kick
and Epicity counters with a nice low kick that buckles Powell's knee momentarily.#T2#
Epicity misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Powell misses
and Epicity counters with a low kick, right behind Powell 's knee.
Powell walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powell tests Epicity's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Epicity working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Powell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Epicity throws a jab when Powell was well out of range.
Turbo Epicity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epicity throws a right hand that Powell ducks under and follows up with a left that Powell also avoids with ease.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Powell wants a takedown but no success here.
Turbo Epicity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Powell.#T3#
A short uppercut from Epicity.
A body shot lands from Epicity.
Epicity has a couple of punches blocked by Powell.
Powell tries to break the clinch but Epicity is controlling the position. #TD2#
Powell has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Epicity is trying to keep an underhook but Powell manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Epicity manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Epicity lands a leg kick that knocks Powell off balance momentarily.
Epicity swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epicity misses with an uppercut.
Powell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Epicity defends it well.
Epicity throws a lazy uppercut
and Powell counters with an outside leg kick.
Epicity swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Powell was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
Powell pushes Epicity up against the cage in a clinch.
Powell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Epicity lands a shot to the body.#T4##BC2#
Powell breaks from the clinch.
Epicity swats away the attempt to clinch by Powell.
Epicity lands a lovely overhand right.
Powell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Epicity thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Powell if he has to take too many more of those.
Epicity throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Powell throws a low kick but Epicity avoids it.
Epicity rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Powell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Powell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Epicity defends it well.
Epicity tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Powell is able to avoid easily.
Powell misses with a takedown
and Epicity counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice jab there from Epicity.
Epicity circles away from the clinch attempt.
Epicity throws a nice inside leg kick.
Powell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Epicity connects with an inside leg kick.
Powell is looking to clinch but Epicity is avoiding it.
Powell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Epicity sprawls well. Epicity wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Powell gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Powell.
Epicity is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Powell ducks under a wild hook from Epicity.
Powell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Epicity throws a good cross that connects.
Epicity swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Powell tries to keep at a distance but Epicity has taken the fight into the clinch.
Powell has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Epicity seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Powell can turn it around.#BC2#
Powell breaks the clinch.
Epicity cracks Powell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Epicity takes a swing at Powell's ribcage but misses.
Powell swings widly with a right hand
and Epicity counters with a straight right hand.
Powell connects with a right hand. Epicity shakes it off.
A head kick misses from Powell.
Powell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Epicity throws out the jab. #T2#
Powell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Epicity manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Powell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turbo Epicity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Epicity tries a low kick but Powell avoids it.
Powell moves in looking to clinch but Epicity pushes him off.
Epicity lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Epicity lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Epicity connects with a looping right hand.
Turbo Epicity is winning the standup battle so far.
Powell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Epicity throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Epicity throws out a powerful jab.
Epicity works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Powell staying out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Epicity darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Epicity connects with a nice looking jab.
Powell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Epicity clinches with his opponent.
Powell looking for a takedown.
Turbo Epicity has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Epicity working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Powell.
Powell tries to break free but Epicity pushes him back against the cage.
Powell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Epicity gets underhooks to prevent Powell's takedown attempt.
Turbo Epicity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Powell.
Epicity tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Epicity lands a hook that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
Epicity working aggressively here.
Powell tries to break the clinch but Epicity is controlling the position.
Epicity misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Epicity pushes Powell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Powell blocking some punches.
Powell is looking for a takedown.
Epicity misses with some punches.
Epicity throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Epicity.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powell prevents a body shot from Epicity.
Epicity swings wildly with an uppercut but Powell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epicity keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Powell's efforts to push away.
Epicity lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Powell prevents a body shot from Epicity.
Epicity lands a left hand.
Epicity throws a punch but it's blocked by Powell.
A right hand to the body from Epicity.
Epicity tries a body shot but Powell blocks it.
Powell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Epicity softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Epicity pushes Powell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity dominated that second round.
That's time! Epicity's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Powell misses with a body shot.
Powell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Powell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Powell tries to clinch but Epicity moves out of range.
Powell walks into a left hand.
Epicity lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Powell at a distance.
Powell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Epicity.
Epicity misses with an attempted mid kick.
Powell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epicity moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity tests Powell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Epicity swinging wildly here.
And Powell tries to counter it with a takedown but Epicity pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Epicity connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Epicity will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Powell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epicity throws a jab but it's blocked by Powell.
Powell connects with the punch.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch but Epicity swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Epicity connects with a body shot that sends Powell's belly button to the back.
Epicity is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Powell can do to turn this around?
Powell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Epicity cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Epicity misses.
Epicity lands a nice hook to Powell's body. Powell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Powell walks into a jab.
Epicity lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Epicity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Powell was well out of range. Poor timing from Epicity.
Epicity is looking to clinch.
Epicity connects with a leg kick. Powell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Powell throws a jab but it's blocked by Epicity.
Epicity misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epicity works over Powell's head and body with a nice combination.
Epicity throws a body shot but no joy.
Powell misses with a hook
and Epicity connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Epicity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epicity throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Epicity connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Epicity blocks a head kick by Powell.
Epicity throws a combination that misses
and Powell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Epicity throws a looping overhand right but Powell ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Powell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Epicity tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Powell is in Epicity's guard.#ES#
Epicity pushes Powell off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Epicity feints and then cracks Powell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Powell down.
Powell misses with a wild body shot.
Powell thows a leg kick but Epicity checks it
and Epicity counters with a three punch combo that has Powell backing up. Powell nods at Epicity to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powell checks the leg kick.#CL#
Epicity drives through and clinches with Powell against the cage. #T4#
Epicity gets underhooks to prevent Powell's takedown attempt.
Epicity throws a head punch that misses.
Epicity has a couple of punches blocked by Powell.
Powell is trying to break free.
Powell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Epicity avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Turbo Epicity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Powell.
Powell can't break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Epicity. #BC2#
Powell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Epicity catches Powell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Epicity pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Epicity circles away from the clinch attempt.
Epicity looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Powell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Epicity cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Epicity wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Powell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Powell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Epicity connects with a high kick.
Powell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Powell.
Epicity turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Epicity getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Powell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Epicity looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Powell wants to control but Epicity is keeping him busy.
Epicity regains half guard, as Powell was trying to land strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epicity wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Epicity is not content to let Powell control the position.
Epicity is doing well to control the position and prevent Powell from advancing to side control.
Powell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Powell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Epicity gets full guard.
Epicity trying to control the position.
Powell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Powell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Epicity trying to keep a closed guard but Powell is proving a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Powell trying to control but Epicity is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Powell connects with a leg kick. Epicity looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Powell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Epicity. #T3#
Powell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Epicity.
Epicity with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Epicity scores with a jab to the body.
Epicity throws a wild body kick that Powell sees coming a mile off.
Powell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Epicity throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Powell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Powell misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Epicity on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Powell motions for Epicity to come forward. Powell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Powell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Epicity.
Epicity misses with a hook.#T4#
Powell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Epicity manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Powell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Powell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Epicity. That's going to slow Powell down.
Epicity fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Powell on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Epicity tenderised Powell's leg. Powell is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Powell closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Powell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Epicity feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Powell's calf.
Powell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Powell scores with a jab to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Epicity.
Powell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity had his way with Taylor Powell in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
A slapping leg kick lands for Epicity.
Epicity checks the leg kick.
Epicity was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Epicity lands a lovely overhand right.
Powell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Epicity's waist but Epicity gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Powell off to one side.
Powell ducks under a wild hook from Epicity.
Powell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Powell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Epicity can pounce on him.
Epicity lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell avoids a kick to the body.
Epicity lands a jab to Powell's midsection.
Epicity smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Powell throws a front kick aimed at Epicity's knee but Epicity avoids it well.
Epicity throws an off balance right hand
and Powell counters with a left to the body.
Powell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Epicity dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Powell. That did some damage!
Powell misses with a hook. Epicity ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Powell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Epicity, pushing him back against the cage.
Epicity misses with a punch on the inside.
Powell has had enough of the clinch but Epicity keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Powell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Epicity ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
Jab from Powell.
Good leg kick by Powell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T2#
Epicity throws a combination. Powell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Powell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Epicity as he jumps to the side.
Epicity throws a sloppy head kick and Powell moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Powell! But no joy.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Powell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Epicity lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab lands there for Epicity.
The fighters circling - Powell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epicity misses the jab.
Powell fails in his attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Epicity misses its target.
A big left from Epicity misses. #T3#
Epicity lands a head kick!
A shot to the body from Epicity misses
and Powell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Powell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Epicity throws a body punch but Powell moves out of range.
Epicity throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Powell.
Epicity looks to land a left hand but Powell moved out of range nicely.
Powell only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Epicity cracks Powell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Powell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Powell shoots in and drives through. Epicity sprawls well.
Turbo Epicity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Powell.
Epicity buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Taylor Powell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Epicity avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Epicity on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Epicity checks the leg kick nicely there.
Epicity swats away the attempt to clinch by Powell.
Powell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Powell throws a body punch but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity looks to land a combination. Powell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powell throws a leg kick but Epicity moved away.
Powell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Epicity tries to work over Powell's front leg with a kick but Powell checks it.
Epicity backing away here, and Powell unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Powell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Epicity appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Turbo Epicity showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Epicity 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 50:45
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turbo Epicity!

Turbo Epicity retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Turbo Epicity thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: HFC 70:Yamamoto vs Yeboah     
Date:   Nov 26, 2016
#R1#
Epicity scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Viljanen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Epicity counters with a three punch combo that has Viljanen backing up. Viljanen nods at Epicity to acknowledge the strikes.
Viljanen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Epicity thuds his right hand into Viljanen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Viljanen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL2#
Viljanen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Viljanen takes a shot to the head.
Viljanen has had enough of the clinch but Epicity keeps him there for the moment.
Epicity lands with a short shot to the head.
Epicity working aggressively here.
Epicity presses Viljanen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Epicity lands a left hand that snaps the head of Viljanen backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viljanen working aggressively here.
Epicity misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Epicity goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Viljanen digs a right hand into Epicity's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Epicity's gas tank.
Epicity lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Epicity fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Epicity.
A shot in the inside from Epicity. #T1#
Epicity misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Epicity prevents a body shot from Viljanen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Epicity.
Viljanen tries to stall but Epicity uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Viljanen trying to stall but Epicity improves his position.
A short right from Epicity.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epicity.
Nice body punch from Epicity.
Viljanen swings wildly with an uppercut but Epicity uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epicity softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Viljanen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Viljanen presses Epicity against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Epicity goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Viljanen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Epicity lands a right hand that snaps the head of Viljanen backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viljanen.
Viljanen misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity can't find room to land a body shot as Viljanen controls the action. #T2#
Epicity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Viljanen - that landed with a thud.
Epicity lands a nice shot to the body.
Viljanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Epicity.
Epicity has a couple of punches blocked by Viljanen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epicity misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epicity scores with a nice hook to the head.
Viljanen has Epicity pressed against the cage.
Epicity swings wildly with an uppercut but Viljanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epicity lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Viljanen backwards.
Viljanen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Viljanen has Epicity pressed against the cage.
Viljanen has a couple of punches blocked by Epicity.
Viljanen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Epicity tries to throw a body punch but Viljanen avoids it by throwing Epicity back against the cage.
Viljanen blocks a body shot from Epicity. #T3#
Epicity tries a body shot but Viljanen blocks it.
Epicity blocks a body shot from Viljanen.
Viljanen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Viljanen tries to stall but Epicity uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Viljanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viljanen misses with some punches.
Epicity gets through Viljanen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epicity.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Viljanen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Viljanen.
Viljanen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viljanen.
Epicity working aggressively here.
Viljanen blocking some punches.
A short right from Viljanen on the inside.
Viljanen wants to stall.
Epicity misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Viljanen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Epicity swings wildly with an uppercut but Viljanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viljanen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Epicity lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Viljanen or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viljanen lands with a light punch inside.
Viljanen looking to stall.
Viljanen lands with a short shot to the head.
Epicity blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epicity.
Viljanen struggles to land a body shot inside as Epicity controls his hands.
Epicity misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epicity throws a punch but it's blocked by Viljanen.
Viljanen trying to stall but Epicity improves his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Epicity lands with a right to the head.
Epicity lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Epicity.
A short right from Epicity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Viljanen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Epicity counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big left from Viljanen misses.
Viljanen misses with a low kick.
Epicity throws a body shot but no joy.
Viljanen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jouko Viljanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Epicity closes the distance and clinches.
Turbo Epicity has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Epicity - that landed with a thud.
Epicity working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Epicity.
Viljanen is trying to force a seperation but Epicity has the dominant position.
Epicity scores with a shot to the side of Viljanen's head.
Epicity lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Jouko Viljanen has been cut.
Viljanen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Viljanen misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viljanen. #BC2#
Viljanen breaks the clinch.
Viljanen throws a shot from downtown. Epicity moves away and avoids it.
Epicity swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viljanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Epicity looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Epicity wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Epicity ducks under a wild hook from Viljanen.
Epicity connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Viljanen's hands.
Viljanen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Viljanen tries to land a front kick but Epicity steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Epicity throws a push kick but Viljanen slaps the foot to one side.
Epicity is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Viljanen can do to turn this around?
Viljanen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Viljanen throws a sloppy head kick and Epicity moves out of range easily.
Viljanen wants to land a leg kick but Epicity is out of range.
Viljanen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Epicity counters with an inside leg kick.
Epicity lands a jab to Viljanen's midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Viljanen.
Epicity wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Viljanen throws a body kick that misses
and Epicity counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Epicity scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viljanen misses with a leg kick
and Epicity counters with a stiff right hand.
Epicity lands an overhand right.#T2#
Viljanen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Epicity.
The fighters circle momentarily. Epicity darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Epicity takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Epicity turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Epicity checks a low kick from Viljanen.
Viljanen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEpicity.
Viljanen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Epicity counters with a low kick, right behind Viljanen 's knee.
Viljanen tries to clinch up.
Viljanen throws a hook to the side of Epicity's head but Epicity sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Epicity looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Epicity is looking to wear down Viljanen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Viljanen misses with a hook
and Epicity counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Epicity with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Viljanen misses with a shot to the body
letting Epicity counter with a right hand.
Viljanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Epicity is just out of range.
Viljanen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Viljanen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Epicity cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Viljanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Epicity with a hook.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Viljanen. Epicity does a little dance to reset his feet.
Epicity slips a straight right by Viljanen.
Viljanen throws a wild body kick that Epicity sees coming a mile off.
Viljanen scores with a hook to the body. Epicity takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Epicity cracks Viljanen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Viljanen tries to clinch there but Epicity circles away.
Viljanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epicity was well out of range. Poor timing from Viljanen.
Viljanen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Viljanen misses with a lunging right hand
and Epicity counters with a low kick, right behind Viljanen 's knee.
Viljanen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Epicity.
Epicity is looking to counter punch.
Decent striking displayed by Epicity there.
Epicity keeps the fight on the outside.
Epicity scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Viljanen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Epicity connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Viljanen misses with a body shot
and Epicity counters with a low kick, right behind Viljanen 's knee.
A slapping body kick lands there for Viljanen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epicity lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Epicity moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Epicity as the two fighters clinch.
Epicity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epicity lands with a left to the head.
Viljanen tries a body shot but Epicity blocks it.
Viljanen blocks a body shot from Epicity.
Epicity tries a body shot but Viljanen blocks it.
Viljanen pushes Epicity back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Viljanen lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viljanen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Viljanen is trying to break the clinch but Epicity is controlling him.
Viljanen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Epicity's elbow.
Epicity misses with a short punch on the inside.
Epicity lands a left hand that snaps the head of Viljanen backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jouko Viljanen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Viljanen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Epicity circles away quickly and effectively.
Epicity takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Viljanen looks to land a body kick but Epicity moved away.
Epicity throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Epicity throws a half hearted mid kick.
Viljanen misses with a low kick.
Viljanen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Epicity.
Epicity tries to close the distance and clinch up but Viljanen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Viljanen throws a head kick but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Viljanen.
Epicity checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epicity avoids the body shot from Viljanen.
Viljanen swings widly with a right hand
and Epicity counters with a stiff right hand.
Epicity will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turbo Epicity is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Viljanen misses the target.
Viljanen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Epicity counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Viljanen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Epicity checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A lazy left from Epicity finds it's target.
Viljanen misses the jab.
Nice shot by Epicity.
Viljanen throws a head kick that misses.
Good shot there by Epicity.
Epicity lands with a shot to the body.
Epicity lands with a nice body punch.
Epicity fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Viljanen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Epicity ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viljanen moves away.
Jab from Epicity.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Epicity rushes Viljanen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Epicity has a couple of punches blocked by Viljanen. #T2#
Viljanen lands a right hand.
Viljanen misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Epicity as Viljanen tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Epicity.
Epicity lands with a right to the head.
Viljanen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epicity tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viljanen's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Epicity.
Viljanen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Epicity blocks an uppercut.
Epicity lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Epicity lands a hook that snaps the head of Viljanen backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viljanen.
Viljanen stalling in the clinch but Epicity improves position.
Epicity gets through Viljanen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Epicity lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Viljanen backwards.
Viljanen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Viljanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Epicity.
Epicity misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Epicity.
Viljanen avoiding damage.
Epicity misses with a body punch.
Epicity lands with a light punch inside.
Viljanen just leaning against Epicity, taking a breather.
Epicity makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Epicity working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Epicity.
Viljanen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Epicity lands with a light punch inside.
Viljanen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Epicity backwards. #T4#
A short right from Epicity.
Epicity blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Epicity makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Viljanen is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Epicity stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Viljanen is still on wobbly legs! Can Epicity finish him?
Epicity tries a body shot but Viljanen blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Epicity.
Viljanen seems to have recovered his senses.
Viljanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Viljanen stalling in the clinch but Epicity improves position.
Epicity lands a right hand that snaps the head of Viljanen backwards.
Epicity tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Viljanen tries to work over Epicity's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Epicity lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Viljanen backwards.
Viljanen misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Epicity.
Viljanen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Epicity's elbow.
Epicity lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Epicity lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jouko Viljanen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Viljanen throws a sloppy body shot
and Epicity counters with a huge left! Viljanen is in big trouble! He's backing up but Epicity isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Viljanen from any more damage. A dominating finish by Epicity!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Turbo Epicity!
Turbo Epicity retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Turbo Epicity thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: HFC 62:Bambele vs Bones.J     
Date:   Oct 08, 2016
#R1#
Epicity fails to land with a series of punches.
Epicity lands a nice shot that snaps Snodgrass's head back.
Snodgrass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snodgrass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epicity.
Epicity connects with a solid leg kick.
Epicity throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snodgrass stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crunch! Epicity slams his shin into Snodgrass's torso.
Epicity tries to work over Snodgrass's front leg with a kick but Snodgrass checks it.
Snodgrass went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Epicity dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity connects with a high kick.
Epicity throws a right and a left that both miss.
Epicity has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Epicity throws a push kick but Snodgrass slaps the foot to one side.
Snodgrass seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Epicity.
Epicity throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Snodgrass counters with a straight right hand.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snodgrass.
Epicity throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snodgrass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epicity lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Snodgrass tries to keep at a distance but Epicity has taken the fight into the clinch.
Epicity tries to throw a body punch but Snodgrass avoids it by throwing Epicity back against the cage.
Epicity tries a body shot but Snodgrass blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Epicity.
Epicity throws a punch but it's blocked by Snodgrass.
Epicity scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Epicity on the inside.
Epicity misses with some punches.
Epicity scores with a shot to the side of Snodgrass's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snodgrass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snodgrass.
Epicity misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Epicity fails to land.
Snodgrass prevents a body shot from Epicity.
A shot in the inside from Epicity.
Snodgrass working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Epicity fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Epicity's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Epicity is working Snodgrass over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Snodgrass.
Snodgrass tries to throw a body punch but Epicity avoids it by throwing Snodgrass back against the cage.
Epicity lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Epicity presses Snodgrass against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Epicity gets through Snodgrass's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Snodgrass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snodgrass misses with some punches.
Snodgrass misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snodgrass stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Epicity can't find room to land a body shot as Snodgrass controls the action.
Epicity gets through Snodgrass's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Snodgrass swings wildly with an uppercut but Epicity uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epicity scores with a nice hook to the head.
Epicity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snodgrass misses with a punch to the body.
Snodgrass trying to stall but Epicity improves his position.
A short body shot lands from Snodgrass as the two fighters clinch.
Epicity lands a left hand that snaps the head of Snodgrass backwards.
Snodgrass tries to work over Epicity's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snodgrass lands a body shot.
Snodgrass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snodgrass lands a nice shot to the body.
Epicity tries to throw a body punch but Snodgrass avoids it by throwing Epicity back against the cage.
Epicity throws a head punch that misses.
Snodgrass can't find room to land a body shot as Epicity controls the action.
Epicity lands a left hand that snaps the head of Snodgrass backwards.
Snodgrass tries to stall but Epicity uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Epicity misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Epicity. #T4#
Snodgrass misses with a punch on the inside.
Epicity blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Epicity misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snodgrass tries to throw a body punch but Epicity avoids it by throwing Snodgrass back against the cage.
Epicity working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Snodgrass taking a breather.
Epicity lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Epicity fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snodgrass.
Snodgrass blocks a body shot from Epicity.
Snodgrass lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Epicity backwards.
Good body shot from Snodgrass.
Epicity lands a left hand.
Epicity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Epicity on the inside.
Snodgrass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snodgrass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snodgrass working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Epicity blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Epicity throws a jab but it's blocked by Snodgrass.
Snodgrass slips a jab and a cross from Epicity.
Epicity connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've been told by Snodgrass's head coaches at WIGGLEBOTTOM'S that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Epicity misses with a straight left.
Snodgrass wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Snodgrass avoids a punch combination nicely.
Epicity does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Snodgrass is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Epicity closes the distance and pushes Snodgrass back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Snodgrass.
A short right from Epicity on the inside.
Epicity presses Snodgrass against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Epicity tries to throw a body punch but Snodgrass avoids it by throwing Epicity back against the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Epicity. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A short body shot lands from Epicity as the two fighters clinch.
Snodgrass blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Epicity makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Epicity lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Snodgrass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snodgrass presses Epicity against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Snodgrass misses with a body punch.
Snodgrass works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Epicity makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Epicity misses with the head strike.
Epicity misses with a body punch.
Snodgrass blocking some punches.
Epicity lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Epicity has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Epicity blocks an uppercut.
Epicity lands a body punch in the clinch.
Turbo Epicity seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Epicity.
Epicity lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Epicity is working Snodgrass over against the cage.
Epicity scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epicity lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Epicity misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Epicity stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Epicity lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Epicity.
Epicity swings wildly with an uppercut but Snodgrass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epicity lands an uppercut.
Snodgrass swings wildly with an uppercut but Epicity uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epicity struggles to land a body shot inside as Snodgrass controls his hands.
Snodgrass wants to stall.
Snodgrass throws a punch but it's blocked by Epicity.
Snodgrass misses with a short punch on the inside.
Epicity misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epicity misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snodgrass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Epicity's elbow.
Snodgrass misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Epicity. #T3#
Snodgrass has a couple of punches blocked by Epicity.
Epicity blocking some punches.
Epicity misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Epicity lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Epicity scores with a nice short uppercut.
Snodgrass lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Epicity backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Epicity.
Epicity tries a body shot but Snodgrass blocks it.
Epicity working aggressively here.
Snodgrass lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Epicity misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snodgrass is trying to stall.
Snodgrass tries to throw a body punch but Epicity avoids it by throwing Snodgrass back against the cage.
Epicity misses with a body punch.
Snodgrass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snodgrass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Epicity blocking some punches.
Snodgrass blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Epicity lands a shoulder strike.
Epicity is leaning against Snodgrass and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Snodgrass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Epicity misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snodgrass throws a punch but it's blocked by Epicity.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epicity digs a right hand underneath Snodgrass's ribcage. Snodgrass let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Snodgrass tries to work over Epicity's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Epicity blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Epicity lands with a left to the head.
Snodgrass pushes Epicity back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Epicity lands a nice uppercut.
Snodgrass has a couple of punches blocked by Epicity.
Snodgrass misses with a body punch.
Snodgrass is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Epicity lands a hook to the side of the head.
Epicity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epicity throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Snodgrasss head.
Epicity tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Epicity misses with a body kick.
Snodgrass slips a jab and a cross from Epicity.
Epicity throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Snodgrass counters by clinching up.
Epicity lands with a right to the head.
Epicity can't find room to land a body shot as Snodgrass controls the action.
Snodgrass tries a body shot but Epicity blocks it.
Epicity lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Epicity misses with some punches.
Snodgrass lands with a right to the head.
Epicity scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Epicity.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Snodgrasss head.
Snodgrass blocks an uppercut.
Epicity lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snodgrass tries to throw a body punch but Epicity avoids it by throwing Snodgrass back against the cage.
Snodgrass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snodgrass throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Epicity lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epicity.
Snodgrass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Epicity's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snodgrass.
Snodgrass's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Epicity misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epicity lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Epicity working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Snodgrass misses with the head strike.
Snodgrass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snodgrass lands a right hand that snaps the head of Epicity backwards.
Epicity tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Epicity blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snodgrass throws a punch but it's blocked by Epicity.
Epicity misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Epicity has a couple of punches blocked by Snodgrass.
Come on Snodgrass - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Epicity works on Snodgrass's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Epicity scores with a hook to the body.
Epicity throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snodgrass tries to work over Epicity's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Epicity lands a shoulder strike.
Snodgrass is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Epicity is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Epicity.
Epicity works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Epicity pushes Snodgrass back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Epicity cracks Snodgrass with a nice body shot.
Epicity scores with a shot to the side of Snodgrass's head.
Epicity misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Snodgrass fails to land.
A short right from Epicity on the inside.
Epicity lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snodgrass backwards.
Epicity working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Snodgrass blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Snodgrass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snodgrass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epicity misses with some punches.
Snodgrass wants to stall.
Snodgrass tries to throw a body punch but Epicity avoids it by throwing Snodgrass back against the cage.
Epicity lands a hook that snaps the head of Snodgrass backwards.
Snodgrass blocks a body shot from Epicity.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Snodgrass misses with the head strike.
Epicity working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Epicity lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Epicity working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Epicity.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Epicity lands a nice uppercut.
Epicity gets through Snodgrass's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Epicity lands with a right to the head.
Epicity lands a right hand that snaps the head of Snodgrass backwards. #T4#
Nice body punch from Epicity.
Snodgrass blocks a body shot from Epicity.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Epicity.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Epicity creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Snodgrass misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Epicity on the inside.
Snodgrass misses with an elbow strike.
Epicity scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Snodgrass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snodgrass makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Epicity doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Epicity.
Epicity swings wildly with an uppercut but Snodgrass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epicity lands a hook that snaps the head of Snodgrass backwards.
Epicity blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Epicity.
Snodgrass misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Epicity connects with a solid leg kick.
Epicity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snodgrass.
Epicity scores with a nice body kick.
Epicity tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Epicity fails with an attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Snodgrass tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epicity with a jab.
Turbo Epicity seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Epicity swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Epicity fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Snodgrass is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Epicity.#T1#
Snodgrass is looking to clinch but Epicity is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Epicity on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Snodgrass takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Snodgrass throws a combination that misses
and Epicity counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Epicity throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snodgrass fails to land with a series of punches.
Epicity tries to clinch up but Snodgrass circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Snodgrass on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Epicity throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Epicity lands a body punch.
Snodgrass's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Snodgrass. #T2#
A body shot lands from Epicity.
Epicity fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Epicity misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snodgrass.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epicity is working Snodgrass over against the cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Epicity.
Epicity lands a shot to the body.
Epicity misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Epicity misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snodgrass tries to throw a body punch but Epicity avoids it by throwing Snodgrass back against the cage.
Snodgrass is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Epicity tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snodgrass misses with the head strike.
A short left from Epicity.
Snodgrass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Epicity tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Epicity. #T3#
Epicity lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snodgrass backwards.
Epicity misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epicity gets through Snodgrass's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Epicity lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snodgrass backwards.
Epicity lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Snodgrass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Epicity misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snodgrass taking a breather.
Epicity lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Epicity throws a punch but it's blocked by Snodgrass.
Epicity lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snodgrass backwards.
Epicity can't find room to land a body shot as Snodgrass controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Epicity.
Snodgrass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epicity goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Epicity lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Epicity lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Snodgrass backwards.
Snodgrass trying to stall but Epicity improves his position. #T4#
A short left from Epicity. #ROC2#
Snodgrass is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epicity is working Snodgrass over against the cage.
Oh Snodgrass is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snodgrass blocking some punches.
Snodgrass seems to have got his legs back now.
Epicity tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snodgrass's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Epicity creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Epicity takes a shot to the head.
Snodgrass stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Epicity misses with some punches.
Epicity lands a nice shot to the body.
Snodgrass can't find room to land a body shot as Epicity controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Epicity.
Epicity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epicity lands an uppercut.
Epicity throws a punch but it's blocked by Snodgrass.
Snodgrass misses with some punches.
Snodgrass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Epicity misses with a punch on the inside.
Epicity tries to throw a body punch but Snodgrass avoids it by throwing Epicity back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Epicity throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Epicity misses its intended target.
Epicity throws a quick inside leg kick.
Epicity throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Epicity.
Turbo Epicity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epicity lands a jab.
Snodgrass looks to land a right hand but Epicity moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Epicity. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Epicity.
Snodgrass on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Epicity throws a sloppy head kick and Snodgrass moves out of range easily.
Epicity looks to throw the jab but Snodgrass is out of range.
Snodgrass was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Epicity lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Epicity throws a body punch but Snodgrass moves out of range.
Snodgrass throws a big shot that misses.
Epicity bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Snodgrass's head backwards.
Epicity missing with a left hand there. Snodgrass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Epicity circles away from the clinch attempt.
Epicity throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snodgrass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Snodgrass.
Epicity throws a body punch but Snodgrass moves out of range.
Snodgrass takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dobber Snodgrass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A punch combination from Snodgrass misses. #CL2#
Epicity gets a clinch.
Epicity lands a nice shot to the body.
Snodgrass digs a right hand into Epicity's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Epicity's gas tank.
Snodgrass tries to throw a body punch but Epicity avoids it by throwing Snodgrass back against the cage.
Epicity throws a head punch that misses.
Snodgrass prevents a body shot from Epicity.
Epicity blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Epicity blocks a body shot from Snodgrass.
Snodgrass working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Epicity.
Epicity can't find room to land a body shot as Snodgrass controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epicity blocks a body shot from Snodgrass.
Epicity doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Epicity lands a right hand. #T3#
Epicity lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Epicity struggles to land a body shot inside as Snodgrass controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snodgrass.
Snodgrass prevents a body shot from Epicity.
Nice body punch from Epicity.
Epicity misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Epicity.
Snodgrass blocks an uppercut.
Snodgrass lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Epicity fails to land.
Snodgrass lands a nice shot to the body.
Epicity is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Epicity creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Epicity misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snodgrass's elbow.
Snodgrass lands a right hand that snaps the head of Epicity backwards.
Snodgrass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snodgrass misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Epicity blocks an uppercut.
Epicity lands a body shot.
Epicity tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snodgrass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Epicity softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epicity misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epicity fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Epicity.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Epicity creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Snodgrass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Epicity tries to throw a body punch but Snodgrass avoids it by throwing Epicity back against the cage.
Snodgrass struggles to land a body shot inside as Epicity controls his hands.
Snodgrass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snodgrass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Epicity misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snodgrass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snodgrass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Snodgrass - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

And that's the end of the fight!
Turbo Epicity comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Epicity has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 45:50
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turbo Epicity!

Turbo Epicity is the new welterweight champion!
Turbo Epicity thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Dobber Snodgrass spoke after the fight, saying 'I never turn down a fight... That was brutal. Somebody will pay for this.'.

 

Event: HFC 57:Shlemenko vs Odori     
Date:   Sep 10, 2016
#R1#
Novoselic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Epicity.
Good standup being displayed there by Novoselic as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Epicity moves into the clinch successfully.
Novoselic is trying to force a seperation but Epicity has the dominant position.
Novoselic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Epicity struggles to land a body shot inside as Novoselic controls his hands.
Novoselic lands a right hand.
Novoselic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Novoselic has a couple of punches blocked by Epicity.
Epicity blocks an elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Novoselic.
Epicity tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Novoselic's elbow.
Epicity definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novoselic lands with a light punch inside.
Novoselic throws an elbow but it misses.
Novoselic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Novoselic has Epicity pressed against the cage. #T1#
Novoselic blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Epicity creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Epicity misses with a punch to the body.
Novoselic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Novoselic tries a body shot but Epicity blocks it.
Novoselic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Epicity working aggressively here.
Novoselic working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from Novoselic.
Novoselic lands a nice elbow.
Novoselic trying to land knees to the body.
Novoselic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Epicity misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity misses with a hook from the clinch.
Novoselic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Epicity backwards.
Epicity goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Epicity lands a hook that snaps the head of Novoselic backwards.
A short left from Epicity.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Epicity misses with some punches.
Epicity misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Epicity.
Novoselic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Epicity fails to land.
Epicity blocking some punches.
Novoselic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Novoselic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Epicity.
Epicity blocks an elbow strike.
Epicity avoids the elbow strike from Novoselic, against the cage.
Novoselic misses with some punches.
Epicity lands a hook to the side of the head.
Novoselic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Epicity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epicity misses with the head strike.
Epicity avoids a wild elbow strike from Novoselic.
Novoselic prevents a body shot from Epicity.
Novoselic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epicity working aggressively here.
Epicity misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Epicity scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Novoselic.
Epicity misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Novoselic fails to land.
Novoselic blocking some punches.
Novoselic blocks a body shot from Epicity.
Novoselic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Novoselic.
Epicity misses with a hook from the clinch.
Novoselic throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T4#
Epicity tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Novoselic working hard to break the clinch.
Novoselic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Novoselic struggles to land a body shot inside as Epicity controls his hands.
Epicity tries to work over Novoselic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Epicity blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Novoselic fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Epicity.
Epicity blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Epicity swings wildly with an uppercut but Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Epicity.
Epicity misses with a punch on the inside.
Novoselic has had enough of the clinch but Epicity keeps him there for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Epicity working aggressively here.
Epicity throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex Novoselic will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Novoselic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Epicity.#CL#
Epicity gets a clinch.
Epicity lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Epicity scores with a shot to the side of Novoselic's head.
Novoselic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Epicity lands a shoulder strike.
Epicity lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Novoselic swings wildly with an uppercut but Epicity uses good head movement to avoid it.
Novoselic struggles to land a body shot inside as Epicity controls his hands.
Epicity misses with a short punch on the inside.
Novoselic is trying to break the clinch but Epicity is controlling him.
Epicity misses with a hook to the ribs.
Novoselic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Epicity's elbow.
Epicity misses with a hook to the ribs.
Novoselic misses with a punch to the body.
Novoselic tries to throw a body punch but Epicity avoids it by throwing Novoselic back against the cage. #T1#
Epicity misses with a short punch on the inside.
Novoselic prevents a body shot from Epicity.
Epicity swings wildly with an uppercut but Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Epicity.
Novoselic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Epicity's elbow.
Novoselic throws a head punch that misses.
Epicity can't find room to land a body shot as Novoselic controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Novoselic throws an elbow but misses.
Epicity working aggressively here.
Epicity throws a head punch that misses.
Novoselic lands with a right to the head.
Epicity softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Novoselic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Novoselic.
Novoselic working aggressively here. #T2#
Novoselic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Novoselic misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Novoselic fails to land. #BC2#
Novoselic manages to break the clinch.
Epicity swings for the body but Novoselic moves out of range.
Epicity looks to land a left hand but Novoselic moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epicity scoring well with a low kick there.
Novoselic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Epicity scores with a jab to the head.
Novoselic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Novoselic throws a leg kick which misses Epicity's front leg but catches the back leg as Epicity tries to avoid it.
Novoselic lands with a good body shot.
Novoselic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Epicity, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Epicity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Epicity checks a leg kick.#T3#
Epicity throws out a loose jab but Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Novoselic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epicity moves away.
Novoselic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Novoselic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Epicity swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alex Novoselic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Epicity avoids a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Epicity misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Epicity.
Epicity swings widly with a right hand
and Novoselic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Novoselic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Novoselic is looking to slow Epicity down with leg kicks.
Novoselic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Novoselic.
Novoselic throws a leg kick
and Epicity counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Epicity misses with a hook. Novoselic ducked under it nicely.
Novoselic misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Epicity lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Novoselic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Novoselic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
A jab from Epicity misses.
Novoselic connects with a leg kick. Epicity looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Novoselic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epicity missing with a left hand there. Novoselic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Novoselic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Epicity looks to throw the jab but Novoselic is out of range.
Novoselic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Epicity ducks under a wild hook from Novoselic.
It looked like Epicity was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Novoselic.
Epicity fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Novoselic is out of range.
Epicity wants to clinch up but Novoselic keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Novoselic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Novoselic.
Epicity thows a body kick. Novoselic tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Novoselic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Novoselic staying out of range there.
Epicity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Epicity throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Novoselic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Epicity pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Turbo Epicity will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Epicity takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Novoselic misses with a leg kick.
Nice cross by Novoselic.
Novoselic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epicity scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Epicity takes a swing at Novoselic's ribcage but misses.
Epicity uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Novoselic.
Novoselic missing with a left hand there. Epicity was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Epicity throws a head kick that half lands.
Novoselic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Novoselic looks to score with a jab to the body but Epicity is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novoselic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Epicity if he has to take too many more of those.
Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epicity.
Novoselic feints a counter leg kick.
A lazy left from Epicity finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novoselic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Epicity throws a big shot that misses.
Novoselic appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Novoselic misses
and Epicity counters with a stiff right hand.
Epicity throws a jab when Novoselic was well out of range.
Novoselic staying out of range there.
Novoselic looks to land a left hand but Epicity moved out of range nicely.
Epicity is looking to clinch but Novoselic is avoiding it.
Novoselic ducks under a wild hook from Epicity.
Novoselic connects with a right hand. Epicity shakes it off.
Epicity with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Epicity scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Novoselic walks into a stiff left hand from Epicity.
Novoselic tried to score with a low kick but Epicity checks it.
Novoselic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Epicity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novoselic looks for the body kick but Epicity saw that one coming. #T2#
Epicity connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novoselic blocks a jab.
Epicity throws a good cross that connects.
Nice body kick from Novoselic.
Epicity has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Novoselic.
Epicity blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Epicity on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Novoselic throws a leg kick which misses Epicity's front leg but catches the back leg as Epicity tries to avoid it.
Epicity listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Novoselic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Epicity connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Novoselic scrambles back to his feet.
Novoselic cracks the inside of Epicity's front leg.
Epicity is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Epicity swings for the body but Novoselic moves out of range.
Novoselic looks to land a left hand but Epicity moved out of range nicely.
Epicity wants to land a leg kick but Novoselic is out of range.
Epicity drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Epicity thumps Novoselic with a low kick.
Epicity uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Novoselic.
Epicity throws a quick counter kick to the body but Novoselic avoids it.
Novoselic misses with a low kick as Epicity jumps back.
Epicity throws a low kick but Novoselic avoids it.
Epicity scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Epicity throws a body shot but no joy.
Novoselic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Epicity.
Novoselic digs a good body shot into Epicity's ribs.
A shot to the body from Epicity misses
and Novoselic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Novoselic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Epicity has taken the fight to the clinch.
Epicity throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Epicity.
Novoselic blocks a body shot from Epicity. #T4#
Epicity doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Novoselic as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Epicity.
Novoselic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Epicity.
Epicity throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Novoselic. #BC2#
Novoselic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Novoselic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Epicity comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Epicity displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Novoselic throws out the jab.
Epicity looks to score with a jab to the body but Novoselic is just out of range.
Epicity fails in his attempt to clinch.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but Epicity sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Novoselic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Epicity on the side of the head.

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 Turbo Epicity.
I think Epicity has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turbo Epicity!

Turbo Epicity seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: HFC 52:Randhawa vs Tauer     
Date:   Aug 13, 2016
#R1#
Epicity throws a jab when Kvirkvelia was well out of range.
Kvirkvelia throws a head kick that half lands.
Kvirkvelia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turbo Epicity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epicity throws a sloppy head kick and Kvirkvelia moves out of range easily.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kvirkvelia.
Epicity defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kvirkvelia.
Epicity lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kvirkvelia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Epicity scores with a body shot.
Kvirkvelia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab from Epicity.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epicity motions for Kvirkvelia to come forward. Epicity throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Epicity jabs Kvirkvelia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kvirkvelia looks to score with a jab to the body but Epicity is just out of range.
Kvirkvelia throws a shot from downtown. Epicity moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Epicity on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Epicity as Kvirkvelia shoots in.
Nice jab there from Epicity.
Epicity attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Epicity cracks the inside of Kvirkvelia's front leg.
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kvirkvelia.
Epicity doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've been hearing reports that Kvirkvelia has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Epicity fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kvirkvelia.
Turbo Epicity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Epicity stalks Kvirkvelia and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kvirkvelia's face. Kvirkvelia staggers backwards, shaken.
Epicity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epicity misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kvirkvelia throws a sloppy head kick and Epicity moves out of range easily.
Epicity loads up on a big right hand but Kvirkvelia slips the punch.
A left lands for Kvirkvelia.
Epicity lands a head shot.
Kvirkvelia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epicity.
Epicity with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kvirkvelia slips under a jab from Epicity.
Epicity throws a right and a left that Kvirkvelia avoids nicely.
Kvirkvelia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Epicity lands an overhand right.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia jabs Epicity right on the nose. Epicity blinks but takes it well.
Epicity misses with a hook. Kvirkvelia ducked under it nicely.
Kvirkvelia looks for the body kick but Epicity saw that one coming.
Kvirkvelia tries for a takedown but Epicity circles away easily
letting Epicity counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Levan Kvirkvelia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kvirkvelia throws a body kick that misses.
Epicity checks the leg kick nicely there.
Epicity dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kvirkvelia. That did some damage!
Kvirkvelia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kvirkvelia slips a jab from Epicity.
Kvirkvelia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Epicity throws a head kick that misses.
Kvirkvelia misses with a low kick.
Epicity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kvirkvelia ducks under a wild hook from Epicity.#T3#
Epicity lands with a straight right. Kvirkvelia didn't see that one coming.
Epicity fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kvirkvelia.
Epicity misses with a body shot.
Kvirkvelia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Epicity on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Epicity slips a straight right by Kvirkvelia.
Epicity works the jab nicely.
Epicity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kvirkvelia was well out of range. Poor timing from Epicity.
Epicity throws an overhand right that lands on Kvirkvelia's shoulder, as Kvirkvelia tries to avoid the shot.
Kvirkvelia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Epicity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Epicity. Kvirkvelia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kvirkvelia tries to work over Epicity's front leg with a kick but Epicity checks it.
Epicity takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A punch lands to the side of Kvirkvelia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Epicity misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epicity scores with a three punch combo!
Kvirkvelia scores with a sloppy right hand. Epicity should have avoided that one. #T4#
Kvirkvelia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Epicity.
Epicity waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kvirkvelia.
Epicity slips a straight right by Kvirkvelia.
A bone on bone clash there as Epicity blocks the leg kick.
Epicity thumps Kvirkvelia with a low kick.
Kvirkvelia thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Epicity if he has to take too many more of those.
Kvirkvelia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Epicity does it's job there.
Good leg kick by Kvirkvelia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kvirkvelia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Epicity misses with a low kick.
Kvirkvelia checks a low kick from Epicity.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kvirkvelia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kvirkvelia takes one on the button.
Kvirkvelia throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kvirkvelia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kvirkvelia avoids the body shot from Epicity.
Epicity throws a right hand that Kvirkvelia ducks under and follows up with a left that Kvirkvelia also avoids with ease.
Epicity is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Epicity looks to throw the jab but Kvirkvelia is out of range.
Kvirkvelia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epicity.
Kvirkvelia throws a body shot but no joy.
Kvirkvelia avoids the body shot from Epicity.
Kvirkvelia throws a right hand that misses
and Epicity counters with a body kick.
Epicity connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kvirkvelia's hands.
Epicity turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Epicity connects with a body shot.#TD#
Kvirkvelia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Epicity napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Kvirkvelia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kvirkvelia trying to control the position but Epicity is working away. #T1#
Kvirkvelia creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB#
Kvirkvelia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kvirkvelia works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kvirkvelia cracks Epicity with a big elbow.
Epicity is trying to control Kvirkvelia's posture but Kvirkvelia avoids it.
Epicity manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Epicity trying to control from the bottom.
Kvirkvelia trying to control the action but Epicity is working from the bottom.
Kvirkvelia passes to side control.
Epicity is looking to reverse the position.
Kvirkvelia is looking to take a break and control but Epicity is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Epicity struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.#T3##SUB#
Kvirkvelia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Epicity is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kvirkvelia in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Epicity tries to bench press Kvirkvelia off him but Kvirkvelia keeps the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Epicity is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Epicity preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Epicity throws a looping overhand right but Kvirkvelia ducks down to avoid it.
Epicity throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia throws a hook to the side of Epicity's head but Epicity sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Epicity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Epicity on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epicity is looking to land body kicks.
Kvirkvelia throws a head kick but Epicity moves out of range.
Kvirkvelia throws a leg kick but Epicity sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Turbo Epicity will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Epicity.
Epicity misses the jab.
Kvirkvelia misses the shot to the body.
Kvirkvelia moves out of range of the body kick from Epicity.
Kvirkvelia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Epicity throws a jab when Kvirkvelia was well out of range.
Kvirkvelia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kvirkvelia throws a sloppy body shot
and Epicity counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kvirkvelia lands a leg kick that knocks Epicity off balance momentarily.
Donk. Epicity catches Kvirkvelia right on the button with a cross.
Epicity punishes Kvirkvelia's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Kvirkvelia.
Epicity takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Epicity displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kvirkvelia throws out the jab.
It seemed like Epicity was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Epicity bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Epicity has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Epicity takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of Kvirkvelia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kvirkvelia throws a shot from downtown. Epicity moves away and avoids it.
Kvirkvelia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kvirkvelia defending well as Epicity loads up on a big left hand.
Epicity misses with a wild combination.
Kvirkvelia feints and then cracks Epicity's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Epicity down.
Epicity on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kvirkvelia. Kvirkvelia obviously looking to wear him down.
Epicity swinging wildly here.
Kvirkvelia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Levan Kvirkvelia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
No joy there for Epicity, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kvirkvelia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Epicity misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Kvirkvelia counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epicity is looking to reverse the position.
Kvirkvelia wants to control but Epicity is keeping him busy.
Epicity struggling a bit here.
Kvirkvelia lands an elbow.
Epicity felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kvirkvelia creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kvirkvelia throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Kvirkvelia cracks Epicity with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Epicity really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kvirkvelia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Epicity stops Kvirkvelia from passing to mount.
Check out the look on Kvirkvelia's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Epicity prevents Kvirkvelia from moving into mount.
Kvirkvelia tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Epicity taking a bit of punishment here - Kvirkvelia scoring with strikes.
Epicity wants to get back to his feet.
Epicity can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Kvirkvelia trying to control the position but Epicity is working away.
Epicity wants to control but Kvirkvelia postures up.
Epicity is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Kvirkvelia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kvirkvelia wants to control but Epicity is keeping him busy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Kvirkvelia tries for a kimura but Epicity is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Levan Kvirkvelia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Epicity has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turbo Epicity!

After winning the bout, Turbo Epicity thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: VCL Champions: 16     
Date:   May 04, 2016
#R1#
Epicity changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Epicity on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Epicity ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sato moves away.
Sato is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Epicity throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Epicity seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Epicity rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sato moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sato has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epicity moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Epicity there.
Sato takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Epicity just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Epicity clinches with his opponent.
Epicity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Epicity.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Epicity throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sato blocks a body shot from Epicity.
Epicity fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Epicity leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Sato fails to land.
Epicity throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Epicity.
Epicity misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity tries to throw a body punch but Sato avoids it by throwing Epicity back against the cage.
Epicity lands a shot to the body.
Epicity lands with a left to the head.
Epicity throws a head punch that misses.
Epicity is working Sato over against the cage.
Epicity throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Satos head.
Epicity wants to break free but Sato has control.
Epicity lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Epicity lands a nice uppercut.
Sato looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sato stalling against the cage.
Sato misses with an elbow strike.
Sato looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sato tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
Epicity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epicity can't find room to land a body shot as Sato controls the action.
Sato misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sato blocking some punches. #BC#
Epicity breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epicity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sato was well out of range. Poor timing from Epicity.
Sato feints a counter leg kick.
Jab from Sato.
Sato moves out of range as Epicity throws a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Sato blocks the leg kick.
Sato paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A head kick misses from Epicity.
Sato misses the shot to the body.
Sato throws a shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sato!
Sato throws a body shot but no joy.
Epicity was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Epicity throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sato makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Epicity throws a sloppy body shot
and Sato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Epicity throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sato counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sato wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sato misses with a head kick.
Sato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epicity throws a hook but Sato avoids it easily.
Epicity moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sato slips a jab from Epicity.
Epicity throws a leg kick
and Sato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Epicity does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Epicity uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sato.#CL2#
Sato has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sato prevents a body shot from Epicity.
Epicity struggles to land a body shot inside as Sato controls his hands. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Epicity.
Epicity tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Sato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Epicity.
Sato scores with a body shot.
Sato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Epicity.
Sato blocks a head kick by Epicity.
Sato throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Epicity to counter with a crisp jab.
Sato scores with a hook.
Epicity throws a body shot but no joy.
Sato throws a right hand that misses
and Epicity counters with a right hand to the body.
Sato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epicity manages to avoid it.
Epicity is looking to counter the offense by Sato and move into the clinch.
Epicity lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sato circles away quickly and effectively.
Sato tries to counter with a clinch but Epicity shakes him off and moves away.
Sato misses with a right hand
and Epicity cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 Turbo Epicity will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sato throws an overhand right that lands on Epicity's shoulder, as Epicity tries to avoid the shot.
Sato throws a head kick that misses
and Epicity counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sato takes a swing at Epicity's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Epicity misses the target.
Sato avoids the body shot from Epicity.
Sato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenji Sato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Epicity throws a half hearted mid kick.
Epicity throws a leg kick but Sato checks it.
Sato misses with a hook.
Epicity seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sato cracks Epicity with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity swats away the attempt to clinch by Sato.
Epicity ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sato moves away.
Epicity uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sato has time to react.#T1#
Sato tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Epicity manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Epicity was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Sato misses.
Sato has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Epicity.
Sato tries to clinch but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity misses the body punch #CL2#
and Sato moves into the clinch.
Epicity is trying to break the clinch but Sato has him pressed against the cage.
Sato effectively controlling the action here.
Epicity blocks the elbow strike.
Epicity lands a nice shot to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Epicity pushes Sato back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Epicity.
Sato lands with a light punch inside.
Epicity content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T2#
Sato comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Epicity lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sato pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Epicity. #BC2#
Sato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Epicity avoids the body shot from Sato.
Sato avoids the body shot from Epicity.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Epicity.
Sato tries to land a body kick
and Epicity connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Epicity misses with a body kick.
Sato misses with a looping right.
Sato lands with a shot to the body.
Sato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epicity.
Sato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Epicity wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T3#
Sato feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Epicitys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Epicity fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Epicity lands an overhand right.
Sato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Epicity half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sato looks to score with a jab to the body but Epicity is just out of range.
Sato throws a shot from downtown. Epicity moves away and avoids it.
Sato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sato avoids the body shot from Epicity.
Sato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Epicity wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Sato. #T4#
Sato stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A lazy left from Epicity finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sato swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Epicity.
Epicity bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sato's head backwards.
Epicity throws a leg kick but Sato sees it coming and moves out of range.
Epicity throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sato lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Sato rushes Epicity and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Epicity's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sato wants to clinch.
Epicity is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sato.
Sato lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Turbo Epicity will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Sato closes the distance and clinches.
Sato lands an elbow just above Epicity 's eye.
Epicity lands a hook that snaps the head of Sato backwards.
Sato blocks an uppercut.
Sato misses with the head strike.
Sato lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Turbo Epicity has been cut.
Epicity misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sato.
Epicity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sato swings wildly with an uppercut but Epicity uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sato has had enough of the clinch but Epicity keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sato throws a punch but it's blocked by Epicity. #BC#
Epicity escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Epicity ducks under a wild hook from Sato.
Epicity takes a swing at Sato's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Sato misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sato, as that shot connected.
Sato tries to close the distance and clinch up but Epicity swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Epicity misses with an uppercut
and Sato counters with a slapping leg kick.
Epicity throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sato is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Epicity clinches with his opponent.
Epicity tries a body shot but Sato blocks it.
Sato tries a body shot but Epicity blocks it.
Epicity lands a shoulder strike.
Epicity can't find room to land a body shot as Sato controls the action.
Epicity is leaning against Sato and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Epicity tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Epicity.
Epicity blocking some punches.
Sato has a couple of punches blocked by Epicity.
Sato is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
Epicity tries a body shot but Sato blocks it.
Epicity lands a hook to the side of the head.
Epicity just leaning against Sato, taking a breather.
Epicity lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sato backwards. #BC#
Epicity breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sato takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epicity.
Epicity lands a right hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Epicity.
Sato tries to clinch but Epicity is having none of it.
Sato throws a head kick but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good standup being displayed there by Epicity as he connects with a hook.#T3#
A slow jab from Epicity misses its intended target.
Sato misses with a straight right.
Epicity feints and then cracks Sato's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sato down.
Epicity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sato manages to avoid it.
Sato lands a head kick!
Epicity misses the body punch
enabling Sato to counter with a crisp jab.
Epicity punishes Sato's body with a nice straight punch.
Epicity throws a push kick but Sato slaps the foot to one side.
Sato feints a counter leg kick.
Sato misses with a leg kick.
Sato throws a body punch but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Epicity throws a leg kick
and Sato counters with a slapping leg kick.
Epicity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sato was well out of range. Poor timing from Epicity.
Kenji Sato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sato moves in looking to clinch but Epicity pushes him off.#T4#
Sato throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sato. Epicity does a little dance to reset his feet.
Epicity scores with a nice head shot.
Sato throws a lazy uppercut
and Epicity counters with a good, hard body kick but Sato shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sato moves out of range as Epicity throws a body kick.
Sato takes a swing at Epicity's ribcage but misses.
Sato darts in trying to clinch
and Epicity makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sato looks to throw the jab but Epicity is out of range.
Epicity wants to slow Sato down by chopping away at his legs.
Sato takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Turbo Epicity showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Epicity 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turbo Epicity!

Our winner, Turbo Epicity, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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