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Event:
TR33: Pimpin’ Pippen
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov with a poor takedown
and Epolito counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Epolito lunges at Nurmagomedov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nurmagomedov's hand.
Epolito lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a double leg but Epolito sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Epolito displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nurmagomedov.
Bruno Epolito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Epolito did well to prevent Nurmagomedov getting side control.
Nurmagomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Nurmagomedov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Epolito is pulling down on Nurmagomedov's head. It's preventing any offense from Nurmagomedov, at least for the moment.
Epolito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Nurmagomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Epolito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Epolito working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Nurmagomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Epolito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Epolito can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nurmagomedov controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Epolito lands a leg kick that knocks Nurmagomedov off balance momentarily.
Nurmagomedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Epolito pinned against the cage. Epolito gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bruno Epolito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a double leg but Epolito sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Epolito throws a big counter combination but Nurmagomedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Epolito dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Nurmagomedov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nurmagomedov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#TD2#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Epolito's half guard.
Epolito is looking to get back to is feet but Nurmagomedov passes into side control.
Epolito is breathing heavily.
Epolito tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Nurmagomedov content just to control the position here.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Epolito is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov thowing shots but they're missing. #T4#
Nurmagomedov 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.
#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Epolito is surviving well by controlling Nurmagomedov's body position as best he can.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the full mount.
Epolito manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Epolito, under a barage of strikes from Nurmagomedov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Epolito is staying active underneath Nurmagomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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 Bruno Epolito will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Epolito lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice leg kick from Epolito, right into the meat of the thigh.
Epolito definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nurmagomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Epolito connects with the punch.
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Epolito is fending him off so far but Nurmagomedov persists. Nope, Epolito circles away and we're back to standing.
Bruno Epolito is winning the standup battle so far.
Good exchange - Epolito coming out on top.
Nurmagomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Epolito.
A shot to the liver by Epolito. Beautiful body shot.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but Epolito avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bruno Epolito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Epolito lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Epolito as Nurmagomedov shoots in.
Epolito fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nurmagomedov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Epolito shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Epolito scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Epolito.
A lazy left from Epolito finds it's target.
Nice cross by Epolito.
Epolito lands with a nice combination. Nurmagomedov backs away looking to recover.
Epolito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Nurmagomedov shoots in but Epolito avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Epolito lands a jab.
Epolito dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nurmagomedov. That did some damage!
A slapping body kick lands there for Epolito.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Epolito counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Epolito sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Epolito scores with the left hand. Nurmagomedov knows he should have avoided that one.
Epolito with the inside leg kick.
Epolito lands a head kick. Nurmagomedov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Epolito feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nurmagomedovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nurmagomedov dives in and grabs Epolito's left leg, looking for a takedown. Epolito pushes down on Nurmagomedov's head and hops out.
Nurmagomedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Epolito feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nurmagomedovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Epolito dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nurmagomedov. That did some damage!
Nurmagomedov 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.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but Epolito avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Epolito connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Epolito throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nurmagomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown
and Epolito counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Epolito moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nurmagomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Epolito lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nurmagomedov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Epolito with the inside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Epolito throws a head kick that Nurmagomedov semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nurmagomedov.#T4#
Nurmagomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Epolito lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Epolito throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Epolito lands with a cross.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Epolito tries to avoid it but Nurmagomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Epolito to the ground. Epolito escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Epolito thumps Nurmagomedov with a low kick.
Epolito connects with a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov walks into a straight right hand from Epolito.
Epolito stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Epolito wants it to stay on the feet.
Nurmagomedov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Epolito. No joy for Nurmagomedov on that attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagomedov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Epolito stuffs the takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Epolito, looking for a takedown. Nurmagomedov pushes Epolito against the cage but Epolito circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Epolito dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Epolito stuffs the takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Epolito connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov is defended easily by Epolito.
A jab from Epolito does it's job there.
Nurmagomedov shoots for a takedown but Epolito saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bruno Epolito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nurmagomedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Epolito slaps away a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Epolito seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Epolito goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nurmagomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Epolito bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Epolito scores with a body shot.
Epolito lands a jab.
Nurmagomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Epolito is looking to counter punch.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nurmagomedov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Epolito to score with a decent uppercut.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Epolito scores with a three punch combo!
Epolito with the inside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Epolito but Epolito pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Nurmagomedov takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Epolito can pounce on him.
Epolito works Nurmagomedov's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to take a breather but Epolito is having none of it.
Epolito has his hands clasped together around Nurmagomedov's back. He's all about the action.
Epolito avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura here.
Nurmagomedov is thwarting Epolito's attempts to control the position.
Nurmagomedov is keen to just control but Epolito is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Epolito's head. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nurmagomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Epolito is trying to defend but Nurmagomedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Epolito is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bruno Epolito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is working for a kimura but Epolito is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Epolito showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Epolito, 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:26
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Epolito!
Bruno Epolito seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Khabib Nurmagomedov stepped up to the mic, saying 'I never fight for the money, but every person is different'. |
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Event:
TR23: Catch The Big Fisk
Date: Feb 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Epolito with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nakamura moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Epolito gets tackled into the cage by Nakamura. Nakamura maintains the clinch.
Epolito stalling against the cage.
Nakamura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Epolito backwards. #BC#
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Epolito connects with a looping right hand.
Nakamura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Epolito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epolito looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Nakamura clinches.
Epolito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakamura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Epolito lands a hook that snaps the head of Nakamura backwards.
Nakamura misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a punch but it's blocked by Epolito.
Nakamura throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Epolito breaks from the clinch.
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!
Epolito thuds his shin into the meat of Nakamura's side.#CL#
Nakamura clinches.
Epolito is trying to stall.
A hook to the body from Nakamura.
#T1#
Nakamura lands with a short shot to the head.
Nakamura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Epolito.
Epolito lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nakamura misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Nakamura breaks from the clinch.
Nakamura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Epolito looks winded!
Nakamura misses with a straight left.
Epolito walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Nakamura closes the distance and clinches.
Epolito misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Nakamura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Epolito scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Nakamura clinches up with Epolito and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Epolito fails to land. #BC2#
Epolito's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Epolito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakamura moves away.
Epolito misses with a left hand #CL#
and Nakamura counters by clinching up. #T2#
Nakamura is leaning against Epolito and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nakamura lands a left hand.
Epolito misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Nakamura manages to break the clinch.
Epolito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakamura blocks a jab.
Nakamura connects with a looping right hand.
Epolito takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Nakamura clinches.
Nakamura lands a left hand.
Nakamura stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Epolito misses with the head strike.
Nakamura lands a left hand.
Nakamura working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nakamura lands a nice shot to the body.
Nakamura throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Epolitos head.
Epolito's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Nakamura. #BC#
Nakamura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nakamura scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Epolito misses with a hook. Nakamura ducked under it nicely.
Nakamura lands a nice shot to the body.
Epolito walks straight into a right hand from Nakamura - that's dropped him! Nakamura jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Epolito from any more punishment! Epolito complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kenji Nakamura! |
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Event:
TR17: Midweek Madness
Date: Feb 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. Epolito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Epolito wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thibodeaux dips to his left and cracks Epolito with an uppercut!
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Epolito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Epolito is looking to land body kicks.
A countering left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Epolito tries to land a front kick but Thibodeaux steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Epolito lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Epolito misses with a double jab.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Epolito fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thibodeaux.
Epolito connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thibodeaux's hands.
Epolito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
Epolito lands a head shot.
Thibodeaux lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epolito avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses the jab.
Thibodeaux bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Epolito's head.
Epolito tries to score with a low kick but Thibodeaux moves his leg out of the way.
A big left from Epolito misses.
Epolito throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Epolito tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.#T1#
Thibodeaux thuds a left hand into Epolito's body.
Thibodeaux cracks Epolito with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the head.
Epolito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux walks into a left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Epolito 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Epolito takes one to the chin there.
Epolito has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Epolito there as he acknowledges the shot.
A swing and a miss from Epolito.
Thibodeaux is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Epolito had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Thibodeaux lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Epolito backs up against the cage.
#ROC2#Epolito 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!
Epolito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh Epolito is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thibodeaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux cracks Epolito with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Epolito falls to his knees and Thibodeaux doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamal Thibodeaux! |
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Event:
TR10: Shit Get Wicked
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Read tries to clinch but Epolito moves out of range.
Epolito tests Read's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kaiden Read seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Read tries to clinch there but Epolito circles away.
Read takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Read wants to clinch.#CL#
Read gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Epolito.
Epolito looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Epolito lands a left hand that snaps the head of Read backwards.
Epolito swings wildly with an uppercut but Read uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Read jumps into guard, dragging Epolito to the mat.
Epolito must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Epolito is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Read has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Epolito is looking to defend but Read has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Epolito! Read pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Epolito taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kaiden Read! |
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Event:
Rogues Invade On Saturdays 1
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Standish tries to clinch but Epolito is having none of it.
Standish avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Epolito sets himself, and Standish steps forward looking for the clinch! Epolito avoids it this time.
Epolito misses with a leg kick.
Standish is looking to clinch.
Epolito definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Epolito connects with a good right hand that stumbles Standish. Standish circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Standish uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epolito.
Epolito keeps the fight on the outside.
A chopping leg kick lands by Epolito.
Standish tries to clinch there but Epolito circles away.
Epolito swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Epolito 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 Standish has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Standish and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Epolito throws a head kick that Standish semi-blocks.
#CL2#
Standish has closed the distance and engaged Epolito in a clinch.
Standish tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Epolito smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Standish pushes Epolito up against the cage in a clinch.
Epolito lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Epolito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epolito looking to stall.
Epolito throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Epolito fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Epolito.
Epolito scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Epolito prevents a body shot from Standish.
Standish misses with a short punch on the inside.
Epolito misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Epolito scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Epolito's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Standish takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Epolito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Standish avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A leg kick checked by Standish.
Epolito loads up on a big right hand but Standish slips the punch.
Standish is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Standish moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by Epolito.
Epolito wants to stall.
#TD2#
Standish has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Epolito uses from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Standish had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Epolito defends it easily.#T2##SUB2#
Standish looking for a guillotine here but Epolito defends easily.
#SUB2#
Standish is looking for a triangle but Epolito pushes his legs off easily.
Epolito knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Standish on the ground.
Standish trying to keep a closed guard but Epolito is proving a slippery customer.
Epolito stopping the sweep attempt from Standish.
Standish should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T3##SUB2#
Standish has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Epolito should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Standish has tightened it up now! Epolito should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Niles Standish! |
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Event:
TR02: Dashing Thru Ya Home
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Epolito goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Epolito.
Bruno Epolito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Epolito misses.
Epolito looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Epolito.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the body kick.
Epolito takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Epolito. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thibodeaux follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Epolito lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Epolito fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thibodeaux looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Epolito lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Epolito is just out of range.
As Thibodeaux backs away, Epolito returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Epolito tries to land a body kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Epolito changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Epolito tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice side step and Thibodeaux releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Epolito doesn't manage to clinch there - Thibodeaux circles away.
Epolito fakes the leg kick and cracks Thibodeaux in the body.
Epolito misses with a series of wild punches.
Epolito lands a two punch combo.
Epolito tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Epolito misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Epolito digs a good body shot into Thibodeaux's ribs.
Thibodeaux stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Thibodeaux tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Epolito is able to avoid easily.
Thibodeaux takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thibodeaux misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Epolito. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body kick there by Epolito.
Thibodeaux walks into a jab.
Thibodeaux takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Epolito throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Epolito tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Epolito lands with a kick to the temple. Thibodeaux shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Epolito fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Epolito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Epolito fails with a takedown attempt.
Epolito jabs Thibodeaux right on the nose. Thibodeaux blinks but takes it well.
Epolito delivers a nice body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Epolito. Thibodeaux shrugs it off though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Epolito looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smif Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thibodeaux moves out of range as Epolito throws a body kick.
Epolito keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Epolito digs a good hook to Thibodeaux's body.
Epolito is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Epolito moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thibodeaux has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Epolito.#T4#
Epolito keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Epolito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epolito.
A nice side step and Thibodeaux releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A head kick from Epolito lands but Thibodeaux takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epolito checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Epolito thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thibodeaux if he has to take too many more of those.
Epolito scores with a head kick.
Thibodeaux lands an overhand right.
Epolito is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Epolito.
A lazy body kick from Epolito
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick misses from Epolito.
Thibodeaux thinks about the counter body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Epolito dominated 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.#R2#
Thibodeaux takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Epolito lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thibodeaux's sensitive parts.
Epolito throws a body kick that misses.
Epolito lands a front kick.
Epolito misses with a hook to the body
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thibodeaux moves forwards but Epolito connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Epolito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
Epolito connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thibodeaux momentarily.
Epolito scores with a nice head shot.
Epolito tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epolito checks a low kick from Thibodeaux.
Epolito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Epolito tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thibodeaux sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Epolito somewhat.#T1#
Epolito scores with a jab to the jaw.
Epolito lands a nice shot that snaps Thibodeaux's head back.
Epolito connects with an inside leg kick.
Epolito connects with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Epolito's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Epolito closes the distance and clinches.
Thibodeaux has Epolito pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
Epolito misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Thibodeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Epolito tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Epolito keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thibodeaux's efforts to push away.
Epolito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Epolito pressing his opponent against the cage.
Epolito misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux is trying to force a seperation but Epolito has the dominant position.
Thibodeaux wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Epolito misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito misses with the head strike.
Epolito misses with a short punch on the inside.
Epolito misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epolito.
Thibodeaux has had enough of the clinch but Epolito keeps him there for the moment.
Epolito tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thibodeaux tries to circle away but Epolito has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Epolito misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito misses with the head strike.
Epolito tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thibodeaux is trying to push Epolito away but Epolito has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Epolito misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thibodeaux.
Epolito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thibodeaux has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thibodeaux taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux.
Epolito misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Epolito working aggressively here.
Epolito misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
Epolito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux has had enough of the clinch but Epolito keeps him there for the moment.
Thibodeaux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Epolito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Thibodeaux stalls.
Thibodeaux presses Epolito against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Thibodeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Epolito throws a body kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Epolito.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
Thibodeaux counters with a body kick.
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Epolito.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Epolito fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thibodeaux follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Epolito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epolito lands the left hand.
Thibodeaux is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Epolito rather than just go for the knockout.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Epolito's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Epolito dominated that second round.
That's time! Epolito's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Epolito connects with a solid leg kick.
A good leg kick by Epolito.
Thibodeaux takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL#
Epolito gets a clinch.
Epolito working aggressively here.
Thibodeaux has Epolito pressed against the cage.
Thibodeaux tries to break the clinch but Epolito is controlling the position.
Epolito misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux lands a nice shot to the body.
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux tries to circle away but Epolito has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Thibodeaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Epolito lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Epolito works Thibodeaux's body with a nice hook.
Epolito looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Epolito moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Epolito jabs Thibodeaux to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Epolito connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Epolito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Thibodeaux releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thibodeaux blocks a jab.
Thibodeaux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Epolito 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.
Epolito wants to clinch up but Thibodeaux keeps it at a distance.
A shot to the body from Thibodeaux misses
and Epolito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice leg kick from Epolito, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smif Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A good leg kick by Epolito.
Epolito tries a head kick but it misses.
Epolito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Epolito lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epolito moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Epolito moves into the clinch successfully.
Thibodeaux looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thibodeaux is trying to break the clinch but Epolito is controlling him.
A bit of stalling here from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Epolito tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Thibodeaux wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thibodeaux's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Epolito can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Thibodeaux is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Epolito prevents Thibodeaux from breaking the clinch.
Thibodeaux is looking to break free of the clinch but Epolito has double underhooks.
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
Bruno Epolito has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Epolito misses with a punch on the inside.
Epolito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Epolito misses with a short punch on the inside.
Epolito throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Epolito misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux is trying to break the clinch but Epolito is controlling him.
Epolito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Epolito struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
Thibodeaux is looking to break free of the clinch but Epolito has double underhooks. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epolito.
Thibodeaux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thibodeaux is trying to break the clinch but Epolito has him pressed against the cage.
Thibodeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Epolito can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Thibodeaux looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Thibodeaux's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thibodeaux manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Epolito lands an uppercut.
Bruno Epolito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thibodeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux tries to break the clinch but Epolito is controlling the position.
Epolito throws a head punch that misses.
Epolito throws a head punch that misses.
Epolito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Epolito has a couple of punches blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Epolito showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Epolito 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Epolito! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Epolito drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pleateu staying out of range there.
Pleateu lands the left hand.
Epolito takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Epolito has taken the fight to the clinch.
Epolito is stalling here.
Pleateu is stalling here.
Still in the clinch, Epolito scores with a nice short uppercut.
Epolito throws a punch but it's blocked by Pleateu.
Epolito is trying to stall.
Pleateu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Pleateu.
A head punch on the inside from Epolito fails to land.
Epolito lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pleateu or not.
Epolito scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epolito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Epolito - that landed with a thud.
#T1#
Epolito'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.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Epolito pressing his opponent against the cage.
Epolito goes for a takedown attempt but Pleateu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pleateu lands with an overhand left.
Epolito throws a body punch but Pleateu moves out of range.
Epolito throws an overhand right that lands on Pleateu's shoulder, as Pleateu tries to avoid the shot.
Epolito buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Epolito misses its intended target.
Pleateu lands with a hook. Epolito tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pleateu scores with a jab. Epolito acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Epolito walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Epolito on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Pleateu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Epolito scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pleateu.
Epolito lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pleateu backwards.
A short right from Epolito.
Epolito tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Epolito works on Pleateu's body with a couple of short punches.
Pleateu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Epolito digs a right hand underneath Pleateu's ribcage. Pleateu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pleateu looks winded!
Epolito scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pleateu as Epolito tries to tie him up.
Epolito misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pleateu.
Pleateu blocks an uppercut.
Pleateu letting Epolito take a breather here.
Pleateu tries to work over Epolito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Epolito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Epolito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Epolito lands a nice uppercut.
Pleateu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Epolito fails to land.
Epolito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Epolito lands a hook to the side of the head.
Epolito lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Epolito is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pleateu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pleateu takes a shot to the head.
Epolito misses with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pleateu blocks an elbow strike from Epolito.
Pleateu prevents a body shot from Epolito. #T4#
Nice body punch from Epolito - that landed with a thud.
Epolito drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pleateu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Epolito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pleateu takes a shot to the head.
Epolito has a couple of punches blocked by Pleateu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pleateu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Epolito softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Epolito scores with a shot to the side of Pleateu's head.
Pleateu blocking some punches.
Epolito has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pleateu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pleateu blocks an uppercut.
Pleateu blocks an uppercut.
Pleateu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Epolito.
Epolito tries to throw a body punch but Pleateu avoids it by throwing Epolito back against the cage.
Epolito softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Epolito dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Pleateu got wobbled bad by a big combination! Epolito presses forward with punches and knees until Pleateu stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Pleateu closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Epolito! |
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