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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Fred Bizihwaeile (ranked 21820 p4p, 3407 weight class) and Theodore Epicity (ranked 692 p4p, 441 weight class). Bizihwaeile comes to the ring accompanied by Playboi Carti- Red Bandana Santana. Epicity has chosen Tempest by Deftones as his entrance music. Theodore Epicity acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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Insanely flexible
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Fred Bizihwaeile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theodore Epicity!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizihwaeile misses with a body shot.
Epicity throws a hook but Bizihwaeile avoids it easily.
Bizihwaeile wants to clinch
and Epicity cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bizihwaeile scores with a jab to the head.
We've been informed that Epicity has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Epicity cracks Bizihwaeile with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile throws a looping overhand right but Epicity ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Epicity was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bizihwaeile punishes Epicity's body with a nice straight punch.
Bizihwaeile throws a poor cross that misses
and Epicity counters with a right hand to the body.
Bizihwaeile moves out of range of the body kick from Epicity.
Fred Bizihwaeile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Bizihwaeile misses.
Bizihwaeile 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 scores with a hook to the body. Bizihwaeile takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Epicity buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bizihwaeile checks a leg kick nicely.
Bizihwaeile throws a front kick aimed at Epicity's knee but Epicity avoids it well.
Bizihwaeile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epicity misses with a hook
and Bizihwaeile connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Epicity looks to land a left hand but Bizihwaeile moved out of range nicely.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice hook to Epicity's body. Epicity takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick but Epicity moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Epicity.
Bizihwaeile sizes up Epicity with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Bizihwaeile. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Bizihwaeile misses.
Bizihwaeile swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Epicity counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Epicity throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Bizihwaeile misses the target.
Bizihwaeile is looking to score with low kicks.
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.
Bizihwaeile lands with a shot to the body.
Bizihwaeile tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epicity was well out of range. Poor timing from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Epicity.
Bizihwaeile connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Epicity lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body shot.
Bizihwaeile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epicity tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bizihwaeile manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bizihwaeile slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Epicity misses with a straight right.
Bizihwaeile will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bizihwaeile misses with a head kick.
Bizihwaeile tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Epicity.
Nice body punch from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a jab to the body
and Epicity counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bizihwaeile cracks Epicity with an open hand slap.
Bizihwaeile throws a good cross that connects.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Epicity misses.
Bizihwaeile connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bizihwaeile misses the shot to the body.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook
and Epicity counters with a nice uppercut.
Bizihwaeile scores with a one two! Epicity had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Epicity slips a jab from Bizihwaeile.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epicity dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Epicity feints and then cracks Bizihwaeile's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bizihwaeile down.
Epicity avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Epicity checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bizihwaeile slips a straight right by Epicity.
Epicity scores with a push kick.
Epicity looks to score with a jab to the body but Bizihwaeile is just out of range.
Epicity takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bizihwaeile is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Epicity takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Epicity misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bizihwaeile. Epicity does a little dance to reset his feet.
Epicity throws a low kick, looking for Bizihwaeile's leg but Bizihwaeile calmly moves out of range.
Epicity throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bizihwaeile tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Epicity is able to avoid easily.
Bizihwaeile misses with a wild body shot.
Epicity moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bizihwaeile takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Fred Bizihwaeile has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epicity on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bizihwaeile. Bizihwaeile obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epicity scores with a jab to the body.
Epicity on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Epicity explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bizihwaeile throws a body punch but Epicity moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Epicity, as that shot connected.
Bizihwaeile fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Epicity is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bizihwaeile.
Epicity slips under a jab from Bizihwaeile.
A good leg kick by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile looks to land a combination but Epicity avoids it well.
Bizihwaeile scores with a jab.
Bizihwaeile swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Epicity counters with a body kick.
Bizihwaeile lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bizihwaeile takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Epicity feints and then cracks Bizihwaeile's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bizihwaeile down.
Sloppy strikes from Bizihwaeile. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Epicity! But no joy.
Bizihwaeile drops his hands momentarily and Epicity takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Bizihwaeile dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fred Bizihwaeile'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.
Bizihwaeile throws a shot from downtown. Epicity moves away and avoids it.
Jab from Bizihwaeile.
Nice uppercut lands for Bizihwaeile. That snapped Epicity's head back.
Bizihwaeile scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Bizihwaeile misses its intended target.
Epicity lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Epicity takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bizihwaeile slips a straight right by Epicity.
Bizihwaeile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bizihwaeile throws a leg kick
and Epicity counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Epicity misses with an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Epicity displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bizihwaeile throws out the jab.
Epicity takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body shot. Nice footwork 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 looks to land a left hand but Bizihwaeile moved out of range nicely.
Bizihwaeile swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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 lands with a nice body kick.
Bizihwaeile swings for the body but Epicity moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Epicity counters with a thumping low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Bizihwaeile. Those never looked like landing.
Bizihwaeile throws a leg kick
and Epicity cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bizihwaeile connects with a good right hand that stumbles Epicity. Epicity circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Epicity misses with a low kick.
Bizihwaeile lands with a good body shot.
Epicity throws out a powerful jab.
Bizihwaeile swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Epicity counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Epicity lands.
Bizihwaeile checks a leg kick.
Bizihwaeile was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bizihwaeile. Epicity does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bizihwaeile swings for the body but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bizihwaeile walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Epicity checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bizihwaeile lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epicity takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bizihwaeile swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Epicity displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bizihwaeile throws out the jab.
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.
Bizihwaeile connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Epicity is looking to clinch.
Bizihwaeile swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bizihwaeile looks to land a left hand but Epicity moved out of range nicely.
Bizihwaeile misses with a left hand
and Epicity counters with a nice uppercut.
Bizihwaeile looks to land a combination but Epicity avoids it well.
Bizihwaeile misses with a left hand
and Epicity cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Epicity looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bizihwaeile catches Epicity with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Epicity misses with a hook. Bizihwaeile ducked under it nicely.
Bizihwaeile takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile slips under a jab.
Epicity throws a jab when Bizihwaeile was well out of range.
Bizihwaeile looks to score with a jab to the body but Epicity is just out of range.
Epicity avoids the body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Epicity looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Fred Bizihwaeile is winning the standup battle so far.
Bizihwaeile throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Epicity! But no joy.
Bizihwaeile throws a chopping leg kick but Epicity manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bizihwaeile falls off balance throwing a combination
and Epicity counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bizihwaeile thinking.
Epicity scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bizihwaeile swats away the attempt to clinch by Epicity.
A little feinted left hand from Bizihwaeile on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bizihwaeile lands a body shot.
Bizihwaeile throws a body shot but no joy.
Epicity stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Epicity ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epicity steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Epicity throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bizihwaeile on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Epicity. Epicity obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bizihwaeile. Epicity does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook.
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 a looping left.
Epicity has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Epicity moves out of range of the leg kick from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands with a right hand.
Epicity slips under a jab.
Epicity misses the shot to the body.
Bizihwaeile thuds his right hand into Epicity's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
No joy there for Bizihwaeile, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epicity.
Epicity raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bizihwaeile fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epicity manages to avoid it.
Bizihwaeile throws a low kick but Epicity avoids it.
Bizihwaeile misses with a lunging right hand
and Epicity counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bizihwaeile's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bizihwaeile tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epicity was well out of range. Poor timing from Bizihwaeile.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Fred Bizihwaeile will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fred Bizihwaeile's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bizihwaeile throws a looping overhand right but Epicity ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Epicity releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bizihwaeile sizes up Epicity with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bizihwaeile connects with a nice looking jab.
Bizihwaeile is looking to clinch but Epicity is avoiding it.
A combination from Bizihwaeile does no damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Bizihwaeile as he connects with a hook.
Epicity misses the jab.
Epicity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Epicity moves forwards but Bizihwaeile connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bizihwaeile pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bizihwaeile will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bizihwaeile attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bizihwaeile is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Epicity can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile connects with a looping right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Epicity 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Epicity scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epicity blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Epicity misses.
Bizihwaeile stalks Epicity and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Epicity's face. Epicity staggers backwards, shaken.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bizihwaeile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epicity throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bizihwaeile checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Epicity closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Epicity throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bizihwaeiles head.
A frustrated look appears on Bizihwaeile's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bizihwaeile has had enough of the clinch but Epicity keeps him there for the moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bizihwaeile swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Bizihwaeile just misses with a elbow thrown towards Epicity's brow.
Bizihwaeile stalls.
Epicity has Bizihwaeile pressed against the ropes, preventing Bizihwaeile from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice left hand lands by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Epicity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fred Bizihwaeile is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Epicity on the inside.
Epicity letting Bizihwaeile take a breather here.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Epicity avoids it.
Bizihwaeile lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Epicity's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Epicity managing to block the knees to the body from Bizihwaeile.
Epicity lands a hook to the side of the head.
Epicity blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epicity with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Epicity tries to work over Bizihwaeile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bizihwaeile can't break the clinch.
Epicity lands an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Theodore Epicity has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bizihwaeile misses the jab.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook but Epicity blocks it.
Epicity lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Epicity takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Epicity throws a head kick that half lands.
Epicity throws a jab but it's blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Epicity tried to score with a low kick but Bizihwaeile checks it.
Bizihwaeile swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bizihwaeile feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Epicitys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bizihwaeile scores with a crisp jab that stopped Epicity in his tracks.
Bizihwaeile scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epicity tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epicity lands a nice hook to Bizihwaeile's body. Bizihwaeile takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bizihwaeile takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bizihwaeile scores with a jab to the body.
Epicity slips under a jab from Bizihwaeile.
Epicity uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bizihwaeile.
Epicity plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Epicity cracks Bizihwaeile with an open hand slap.
Bizihwaeile avoids the body shot from Epicity.
Epicity throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bizihwaeile sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epicity steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaeile.
Epicity blocks a jab.
Bizihwaeile misses the jab.
Bizihwaeile scores with a shot to the body.
Bizihwaeile lands a glancing blow to the side of Epicity's head.
Bizihwaeile comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Bizihwaeile showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bizihwaeile, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Fred Bizihwaeile!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Fred Bizihwaeile!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Fred Bizihwaeile!
Fred Bizihwaeile wins by unanimous decision!
Fred Bizihwaeile bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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