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Event:
AFC Helsinki 2
Date: Aug 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Epstien shoots in and drives through. Habib sprawls well.#CL#
Epstien tries to keep at a distance but Habib has taken the fight into the clinch.
Habib is trying to drag Epstien to the mat but Epstien just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Epstien being controlled against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epstien using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Habib takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Epstien wants to get back to striking at distance but Habib won't allow it.
I was talking to Habib's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Habib drags the fight down to the ground.
#T1#
Habib striking off his back.
Epstien trying to control but Habib is working from the bottom.
Habib pulls Epstien in to control the position.
Epstien pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Habib is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Habib is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Habib is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Habib keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Epstien's head.#T2#
Epstien is trying to keep Habib in close.
Habib 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.#SUB2#
Epstien has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Habib can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Habib preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Habib stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Epstien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Habib is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3##SU#
Habib gets to his feet. Epstien looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Epstien getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Habib shoots for a takedown but Epstien saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Epstien fails with the takedown.
Epstien cracks the inside of Habib's front leg.
Epstien throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL2#
Epstien rushes Habib and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Habib prevents Epstien from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Epstien jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Habib walks away with a smile on his face. Epstien gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yusef Habib has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Epstien.
Habib misses with a jab, cross combination.
Epstien tries to close the distance and clinch up but Habib swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Habib swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Epstien moves to clinch but Habib breaks away #TD#
and Habib counters with a nice double leg into side control. Epstien won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Habib remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Habib working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Epstien tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yusef Habib dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Habib dives in for a single leg takedown but Epstien sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Habib moves into the clinch.
Habib prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Habib pulls Epstien into guard.
Habib wants to sweep here but Epstien controlling him for the moment.
Epstien trying to control but Habib is working from the bottom.
Habib looking for a sweep. Not yet Habib, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epstien trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yusef Habib overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Epstien stopping the sweep attempt from Habib.#SUB#
Habib has his foot on Epstien's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Epstien works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Epstien trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU2#
Epstien stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Yusef Habib is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Epstien dives in and grabs Habib's left leg, looking for a takedown. Habib pushes down on Epstien's head and hops out.
Epstien misses with a two punch combination.
Habib goes for a double leg but Epstien avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Epstien continues to drive forward.#TD#
Habib scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Epstien is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Habib is trying to work for a kimura but Epstien is defending well.
Epstien is looking to escape.#T2#
Habib content to control rather than advance.
Habib's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3##SU#
Habib decides to return to a standing position.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Habib is defended easily by Epstien.
Epstien is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yusef Habib. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Epstien tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Habib defends well and Epstien ends up having to push Habib into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Epstien dives in and grabs Habib's left leg, looking for a takedown. Habib pushes down on Epstien's head and hops out.#CL#
Habib closes the distance and clinches.
Epstien is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Epstien is trying to force a seperation but Habib has the dominant position.#T4#
Epstien can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Habib pulls guard successfully.
Habib is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Epstien can do to turn this around?
Epstien wants to control from the top but Habib keeps moving.
Epstien would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Habib lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Habib working some strikes from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Habib stays in close to Epstien's body and controls the position. #SU#
Habib decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yusef Habib dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Habib tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Habib pivots, looking for a leg kick but Epstien is out of range and Habib settles back down.
Epstien throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Epstien shoots in but no luck this time.
Epstien fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simon Epstien seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Habib stuffs the takedown.
Habib thinks about countering with a head kick.
Yusef Habib has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Epstien.
Epstien is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Habib shoots in for a takedown but Epstien shows good takedown defense.
Epstien shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Habib as he jumps to the side.
Epstien shoots in looking for a takedown. Habib tries to sprawl out of it but Epstien keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Habib manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Habib shoots for a takedown but Epstien saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Habib clinches.
Epstien wants to stall.
Epstien jumps guard but Habib stands there with Epstien around his waist. Epstien gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Epstien on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Habib breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Habib gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Epstien wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Epstien gets underhooks to prevent Habib's takedown attempt.
Epstien is pressed up against the cage. Habib has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Epstien down to the mat. Epstien avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Epstien lands a head kick!
Epstien wants to clinch.
Habib swats away the attempt to clinch by Epstien.#TD#
Habib decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Epstien is looking to improve his position.
Habib is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Epstien moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Epstien is trying to control the position but Habib postures up. #SUB#
Habib 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. #SUB2#
Epstien working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Habib has passed into half guard!
#T4#
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.
Habib stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Yusef Habib showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Habib, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusef Habib!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 21
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Epstien fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wilson is looking for a counter combo.
Epstien tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wilson defends well and Epstien ends up having to push Wilson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Wilson forces Epstien back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Epstien has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wilson uses from the top position.
Wilson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Epstien throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epstien 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.
Epstien being controlled here, momentarily.
Epstien has his hands on Wilson's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Wilson prevents Epstien from getting back to his feet. #SU#
Wilson gets to his feet. Epstien looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Wilson pushes Epstien up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilson has Epstien pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Epstien manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Wilson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Epstien uses from the top position.
Wilson 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#
Epstien trying to get back to full guard but Wilson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T2#
Epstien tries to lock up and control but Wilson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wilson controlling the pace for now.
Wilson misses with a head shot.
Wilson avoids the attempt from Epstien to control.
Epstien is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Wilson throws a wild left hand from mount and Epstien manages to wriggle his way back to half guard. #T3#
Still in half guard, Wilson seems content to control.
Wilson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Epstien tries to get to full guard but Wilson has control of the leg. #SUB#
Wilson looking for a submission but Epstien manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Epstien keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Wilson stopping the sweep attempt from Epstien.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wilson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Epstien wants to stand and escape but Wilson is having none of it.
Epstien is striking but Wilson is not phased and passes to half guard.
Epstien is not content to let Wilson control the position.
Wilson misses with a head shot. Epstien uses the momentum to regain guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Epstien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Wilson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wilson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Epstien's waist but Epstien gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wilson off to one side.
Wilson throws a body shot but no joy.
Epstien shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wilson.
Epstien misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wayne Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Epstien shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wilson defends it nicely.
Wayne Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Epstien.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Epstien lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1#
Epstien fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Epstien closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wilson circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Epstien. No joy for Wilson on that attempt.
Epstien avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Epstien stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilson. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
Epstien tries to clinch up but Wilson circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Epstien clinches up against the cage.
Wilson tries to pull guard but Epstien won't allow it.
Epstien is looking for a takedown.
Wilson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Epstien can do to turn this around?
Wilson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Epstien pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2#
Epstien stuffs the takedown.
Wilson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Epstien counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Epstien shoots in for a takedown but Wilson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Epstien shoots for a takedown but Wilson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Epstien is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wilson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Epstien pushes Wilson up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Epstien up against the cage.#BC2#
Epstien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Epstien misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Epstien looks to move away, Wilson throws a big counter combo but Epstien just gets out of the way.
Epstien keeps the fight on the outside.
Epstien wants to clinch.
Epstien fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Epstien swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilson.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses.
Epstien wants to counter the offense by Wilson and move into the clinch position.
Epstien scores with a kick to the body.
Epstien keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Epstien misses with a few strikes there.
#T4#
Epstien defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wilson.#CL2#
Epstien closes the distance and pushes Wilson back into the cage.#TD#
Wilson gets control of Epstien's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wilson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wilson working a defensive guard here.
Wilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Epstien is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Epstien avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Epstien trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Epstien showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Wilson shoots in looking for a takedown but Epstien manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Epstien fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wilson avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Epstien as Wilson shoots in.
Epstien avoids the head kick by Wilson.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Epstien paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Epstien throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson moves out of range of the body kick.
Epstien darts in looking for a takedown but Wilson gets double underhooks and turns Epstien into the cage.
Epstien wants to clinch
and Wilson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Epstien changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wilson tries to avoid it but Epstien manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wilson to the ground. Wilson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wayne Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Epstien.
Epstien looks for a takedown but Wilson sprawls well.
Wilson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Epstien takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Epstien shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wilson sprawls well. Wilson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Epstien gets slowly back to his feet.
Wilson avoids the head kick by Epstien.
Epstien displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilson.
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Epstien. No joy for Wilson on that attempt.
Epstien misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2##CL2#
Epstien moves into the clinch.
Wilson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wilson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Epstien is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wilson tries to pull guard but Epstien forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Epstien is trying to stall.
#BC2#
Epstien manages to break the clinch.
Epstien fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilson is defended easily by Epstien.
Epstien displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilson.
Epstien has a takedown stuffed.
Wilson tries to clinch but Epstien moves out of range. #CL#
Wilson closes the distance and pushes Epstien back into the cage.
Epstien misses with a body punch.
Epstien lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Wilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Wilson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Epstien circles away quickly and effectively.
Epstien wants to counter with a clinch but Wilson pushes him away.
Epstien dives in for a single leg takedown but Wilson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Epstien avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Epstien misses with a head kick.
Wilson with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Epstien counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Epstien. #BC2#
Epstien breaks the clinch.
Epstien slaps away a takedown attempt from Wilson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Epstien stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilson. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
Epstien throws a fast counter high kick but Wilson manages to duck under it in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson misses with a takedown
and Epstien counters with a head kick. That will keep Wilson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Epstien comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Epstien 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Epstien!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 20
Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
#R1#
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
Epstien shoots in but McDonald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Epstien misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Epstien takes the fight into the clinch.
Epstien drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McDonald gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McDonald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Epstien tries a head kick but it misses.
Epstien 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.
Epstien looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McDonald tries to counter with a takedown but Epstien is quick to defend against it.
David McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Epstien.#T1#
McDonald displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Epstien. #CL#
McDonald rushes Epstien and presses him up against the cage.
McDonald 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.#BC#
McDonald manages to break the clinch.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
#TD#
McDonald shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Epstien has momentary wrist control but McDonald slips an elbow through the middle.
Epstien is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McDonald content to stall in guard here.
Epstien wants to stand up but McDonald is controlling him. #T2#
McDonald slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Epstien takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Epstien is looking for a sweep.
McDonald is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Epstien will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
McDonald thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epstien struggling a bit here.#T3##SUB#
McDonald has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Epstien is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. McDonald yanks on the arm and Epstien is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by McDonald.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David McDonald!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 18
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
A head kick from Epstien lands but Tong takes it in his stride. #CUT2#
It looks like Da Hee Tong has been cut.
Tong misses with a body kick.
Tong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Epstien throws a counter combo.
Epstien takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#TD#
Tong gets the takedown into side control.
Tong landing a few strikes.
Epstien defending against the ground and pound.
Tong looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Epstien is avoiding damage well.
Tong throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epstien tries to buck Tong off but Tong is having none of it.
Tong fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tong tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tong working away.
Epstien managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tong.
Tong 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.
Tong working the ground and pound.#CUT#
It looks like Simon Epstien has been cut.#T1#
Epstien is trying to control Tong's posture but Tong avoids it.
Epstien is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Tong is staying active.
Check out the look on Tong's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tong scores with a couple of short elbows.
Epstien is trying to improve his position.
Epstien managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tong.
Epstien is trying to control Tong's posture but Tong avoids it.
Tong throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tong landing strikes.
Epstien is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tong's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Epstien trying to control here.
#T2#
Epstien tries to roll over but Tong keeps him under control.
Tong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Epstien looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Epstien tries to get to full guard but Tong has control of the leg. #SUB#
Tong is working for a kimura but Epstien is defending it quite comfortably.
Tong trying to control from half guard but Epstien is working away. #T3#
Tong prevents Epstien from standing back up.
We've been hearing good reports from Tong's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Epstien does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tong throwing shots but Epstien is blocking nicely.
Epstien is trying to get back to full guard.
Epstien is refusing to be controlled, as Tong sits in half guard.
Epstien wants to control but Tong is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tong stalling away here and it's allowed Epstien to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Epstien wants to stand but Tong is controlling the position.
Tong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Epstien working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tong.
Epstien 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.
Tong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tong postures up and lands a big shot to Epstien's brow.
Tong wants to control from the top but Epstien keeps moving.
Tong chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Da Hee Tong dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Tong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tong dives in for a single leg takedown but Epstien sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tong lands with a nice body kick.
Tong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Epstien avoids it really well and circles away.
Epstien stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Da Hee Tong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tong looks to land a body kick but Epstien moved away.
Epstien shoots for a takedown but Tong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Epstien sprawls and moves away.
Tong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Epstien as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Tong shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tong showed some decent athleticism there.
Epstien moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epstien looking to control.
Tong works over Epstien with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Epstien preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Epstien escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Da Hee Tong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Epstien is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tong is controlling him.
Tong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Epstien controls Tong momentarily but Tong frees himself.
Tong trying to control the position from guard on top but Epstien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tong with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tong throws a big right hand that misses.
Epstien not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Epstien is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tong sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tong.
Tong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Epstien swivels and escapes.
Epstien dives in and grabs Tong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tong pushes down on Epstien's head and hops out.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tong.
Despite the aggression on Epstien's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No joy there for Epstien, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tong slaps away a takedown attempt from Epstien, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for Tong with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Tong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD#
Tong scores with a takedown into Epstien's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Epstien is trying to keep Tong in close.
Tong lands a couple of digs.
Tong is looking to work some ground and pound but Epstien has wrist control.
Tong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Epstien looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tong is one step ahead there.
Tong throwing strikes from guard but Epstien blocks nicely. #T4#
Tong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Epstien has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tong has managed to get both his arms back between Epstien's legs - danger averted.
Epstien is trying to control the position but Tong postures up.
Epstien throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Tong wants to control from the top but Epstien keeps moving.
Tong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tong throws a big elbow that misses.
Tong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Epstien's head.
Tong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Epstien works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Da Hee Tong dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Epstien looks for a takedown but Tong sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Epstien. No joy for Tong on that attempt. #TD#
Tong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Epstien is trying to maintain the position but Tong is very close to passing his half guard.
Tong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tong sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tong is thwarting Epstien's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Tong there.
Tong prevents Epstien from improving his position.
Epstien really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Tong lands with a punch from half guard.
Epstien has hold of Tong's hands but Tong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tong throwing shots but Epstien is blocking nicely.
Epstien gets back to full guard.
Epstien takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tong throwing strikes from guard but Epstien blocks nicely.
Tong trying to control but Epstien is working from the bottom.
Tong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tong lands a couple of digs.
Epstien looking to control.
#T2#
Epstien is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Epstien working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tong.
Tong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Da Hee Tong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tong's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Epstien moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Tong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Tong leaves Epstien with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tong is defended easily by Epstien.
Epstien keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Epstien is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Da Hee Tong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Epstien swivels and escapes.
Tong fails with a takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Tong. Beautiful body shot.
Epstien tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Epstien shoots in for a double leg but Tong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
Tong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Epstien's calf.
Tong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Epstien pinned against the cage. Epstien gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Epstien can do to turn this around?
Epstien shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tong but Tong pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Tong scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Epstien wants to control but Tong postures up.
Tong in side control, throwing shots but Epstien defends.
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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Epstien is looking to reverse the position.
Simon Epstien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Da Hee Tong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tong, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Da Hee Tong!
Our winner, Da Hee Tong, 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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Event:
AFC Grappling Championships
Date: Apr 06, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Daniel Jones (ranked 3511 p4p, 398 weight class) and Simon Epstien (ranked 7965 p4p, 647 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Daniel Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Simon Epstien!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Epstien swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Epstien has managed to clinch.
Epstien has clasped his hands together around Jones's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jones (0) vs (4) Epstien
Jones struggling a bit here.
Jones prevents Epstien from moving into mount.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epstien is looking for a kimura here.
Epstien wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epstien is looking for a kimura here.
Jones is holding on to half guard well.
Epstien is just content to waste time from the top position. Jones takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epstien looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (4) Epstien
Epstien working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Epstien is retaining full guard.
Epstien had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (5) vs (4) Epstien
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epstien is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A control attempt from Epstien but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jones (7) vs (4) Epstien
Jones trying to control but Epstien is having none of it.
Jones has hold of Epstien's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Epstien manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epstien tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Epstien is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Jones has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jones (10) vs (4) Epstien
Jones has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Epstien looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Jones has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Epstien has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Epstien tries to escape the position.
Epstien is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Epstien defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Epstien is trying to break free.
Jones is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Epstien has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Epstien is in bad spot here.
Jones is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Epstien with him. Epstien is trying to defend but Jones has an arm under the chin now! Epstien grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Jones! |
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Event:
AFC Thursday Night Fights
Date: Mar 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Epstien sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.#CL#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Epstien, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Jones taking a breather.
Epstien tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Epstien manages to break the clinch.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Epstien avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones throws a leg kick but Epstien moved away.#T1#
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Epstien scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Epstien shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Epstien.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Epstien sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Epstien throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Epstien. Epstien maintains the clinch. #T2#
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones stalling.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Epstien has him pressed against the cage.
Epstien has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Epstien has him pressed against the cage.
Epstien leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jones blocks a body shot from Epstien.
Epstien has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
A bit of stalling here from Epstien.
Epstien doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Epstien prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Epstien prevents it.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Epstien.
Epstien prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Epstien successfully pulls guard.
Epstien is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
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.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Epstien is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones stands and throws Epstien's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jones misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Epstien can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Epstien is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Simon Epstien will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Epstien fails with a takedown attempt.
Epstien shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Daniel Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones tries for a takedown but Epstien sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones leaves Epstien with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Daniel Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Epstien.
Epstien fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epstien tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Epstien takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Simon Epstien has been cut.
Epstien tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Epstien ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Epstien shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Epstien's waist but Epstien gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Epstien takes the fight into the clinch.
Epstien tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Jones jumps guard but Epstien stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Epstien turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Epstien wants a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jones tries to pull guard but Epstien won't allow it.
#T2#
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Epstien dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jones jumps guard but Epstien turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Epstien manages to pull guard.
Epstien looking to control.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Epstien trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Epstien is trying to hold Jones in close to prevent damage but Jones has managed to pass into half guard.
Jones stops Epstien from getting back to his feet.
Epstien is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Epstien wants to get back to full guard.
Epstien is in trouble now - Jones has advanced to mount!
Jones controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Epstien tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Epstien blocking the ground and pound.
Jones unloads with some shots from mount but Epstien bucks and avoids them well.
Jones looking to control but Epstien is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Simon Epstien's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Epstien tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Epstien sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Epstien to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Epstien from controlling successfully.
Epstien must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Jones uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones tries for a takedown but Epstien sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones misses with a leg kick
letting Epstien counter with a right hand. #T1#
Epstien slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Epstien darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Epstien into the cage.
Epstien tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Epstien.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Epstien sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Epstien tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Epstien tries to get set, Jones tries to push him back and clinch up but Epstien manages to avoid the attempt.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Epstien manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Epstien has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones has Epstien pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Epstien manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2##BC2#
Epstien breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Epstien.
Epstien tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Epstien has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Epstien decides to pull guard.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Epstien.
Daniel Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Epstien has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jones has passed into side control.
The referee asks Jones politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jones prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Epstien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Epstien is looking for a sweep.
A control attempt from Epstien but he's now mounted!
Jones with shots to the head and body - Epstien looks very uncomfortable down there.
Epstien wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Epstien is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Epstien trying desperately to get to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poor strikes thrown by Jones there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Epstien tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Jones!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 14
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Epstien moves into the clinch.
Epstien drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Epstien is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Theodore is defending well.
Epstien unloads a knee to the mid-section. Theodore lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC#
Epstien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Epstien clinches with his opponent.
Theodore stops a takedown attempt from Epstien.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Epstien. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Epstien ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Epstien no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Epstien has control of Theodore's left arm, preventing Theodore from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epstien 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.
Epstien is pulling down on Theodore's head. It's preventing any offense from Theodore, at least for the moment.#T1#
Epstien is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Epstien pulls Theodore in close to prevent any damage.
Theodore trying to stand up but can't free himself from Epstien's guard.
Epstien keeping moving, preventing Theodore from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Epstien manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Theodore manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Theodore working a defensive guard but Epstien manages to pass into side control anyway.
Theodore trying to remain calm as Epstien controls from the top position.
Theodore struggling a bit here.
Theodore is trying to escape the position but Epstien is controlling the position.
Theodore managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Epstien.
Theodore is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Theodore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Epstien has control of an arm but Theodore manages to advance to Epstien's back!#T3#
You can see the frustration on Epstien's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Theodore trying to control momentarily.
Epstien tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Epstien trying desperately to get to his feet.
Epstien regains half guard.
Epstien is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Theodore's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Theodore's back!
Epstien connects with a big shot to the side of Theodore's head.
#SUB#
Epstien has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Theodore! Can he survive? No! He's out! Epstien gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Simon Epstien!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 12
Date: Feb 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Epstien tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Dann counters with a nice double leg into side control. Epstien won't be happy with that.
Epstien takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dann has control of an arm but Epstien manages to advance to Dann's back!
Epstien looking to hold on to the position here but Dann rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Epstien trying to control the position from guard on top but Dann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dann is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Epstien with a flurry of punches that miss.
Epstien is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dann managing to control the position. #T1#
Epstien trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Epstien.
Dann is pulling down on Epstien's head to control his posture.
Dann looking for a sweep. Not yet Dann, not yet. #SUB2#
Dann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Epstien gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Epstien won't allow Dann to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dann is controlling Epstien's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dann is on top in guard.
#REVB##SU2#
Dann stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Epstien fails to land the takedown.
As Epstien backs off Dann throws a huge counter combo but Epstien manages to avoid it all.
Dann slaps away a takedown attempt from Epstien, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Epstien looks for a takedown but Dann sprawls well.
Dann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Epstien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dann throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Epstien counters with a head kick. That will keep Dann thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Epstien goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL2#
Dann has taken the fight to the clinch.
Epstien stops a takedown attempt from Dann.
Epstien drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dann pulls his leg out and moves away.
Epstien shoots in and drives through. Dann sprawls well.#TD2#
Dann closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Epstien pushes Dann off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dann shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Epstien but Epstien pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Epstien is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Dann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Epstien swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Dann drives through with a takedown into Epstien's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dann working some strikes from top position.#SU2#
Dann gets to his feet - Epstien follows without any prompting.
Epstien wants to clinch up but Dann keeps it at a distance.
Dann leaves Epstien with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dann takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Dann moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Dann gets control of Epstien's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dann will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dann controlling Epstien's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brian Dann 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#
Dann doesn't manage to clinch there - Epstien circles away.
#CL2#
Dann clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Epstien breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Dann rushes Epstien and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Epstien has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dann uses from the top position.
Dann slips nicely into half guard.
Dann performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Epstien wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Dann is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Epstien wants to improve his position but Dann is controlling well.
Dann passes to full mount!
Epstien knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dann on the ground.
Dann lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#CUT2#
It looks like Simon Epstien has been cut.
Dann putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Epstien keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Epstien tries to hold on but Dann postures up.#T2#
Dann controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Dann working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Epstien turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Dann off and cradles Epstien's limp body as Dann celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Brian Dann!
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