Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 346 - Cubbedge Vs Gazersky
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Stardust feints and then cracks Epolito's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Epolito down.
Stardust on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Epolito as he connects with a hook.
Stardust avoids the body shot from Epolito.
Some bone on bone action there as Stardust checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
No joy there for Epolito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stardust buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Epolito darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stardust gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Epolito counter with a right hand.
Stardust lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Stardust showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Epolito.
Epolito looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stardust on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stardust throws a leg kick which misses Epolito's front leg but catches the back leg as Epolito tries to avoid it.
Epolito throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stardust takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Epolito throws a leg kick but Stardust sees it coming and moves out of range.
Epolito throws out a loose jab but Stardust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epolito throws a head kick that misses.
Epolito takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Stardust pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stardust 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 feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stardusts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Epolito connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Epolito tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stardust is able to avoid easily.
Epolito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stardust throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Epolito's corner calls for a 1-2. Epolito obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stardust scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Epolito scores with a jab. Stardust acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Epolito tries to land a leg kick but Stardust saw it coming and moves away.
Stardust throws a hook but Epolito avoids it easily.
Epolito feinted with a counter takedown.
Stardust is looking to chop away at Epolito's legs.
Stardust throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Epolito dips to his left and cracks Stardust with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epolito lands with a nice body kick.
Epolito blocks a jab.
Stardust throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Epolito on the side of the head. #T2#
Epolito sizes up Stardust with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stardust dips to his left and cracks Epolito with an uppercut!
Epolito throws a looping overhand right but Stardust ducks down to avoid it.
Anthony Epolito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epolito slips under a jab.
Epolito thinks about countering with a body kick.
Stardust avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A leg kick checked by Stardust.
Epolito misses with a hook. Stardust ducked under it nicely.
Stardust throws a low kick but it's checked well by Epolito.
Epolito is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stardust misses with an uppercut. Epolito saw that one coming.
Epolito swings for the body but Stardust moves out of range.
Epolito misses with a body kick.
Epolito cracks Stardust with an open hand slap.
Epolito misses with a straight right.
Stardust lands the left hand.
Epolito looks to land a right hand but Stardust moved out of range.
Stardust checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Epolito jabs at Stardust's body.
Epolito throws a wild body kick that Stardust sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Stardust shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Epolito checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Epolito lands with an overhand left.
Epolito attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Epolito blocks a head kick by Stardust.
Epolito swings widly with a right hand
and Stardust counters with a slapping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Epolito misses the target.
Epolito misses with a body shot.
Epolito throws a body shot but no joy.
Stardust is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Stardust throws a leg kick
and Epolito counters with a stiff right hand.
Stardust is looking to slow Epolito down with leg kicks.
Epolito misses with a looping right.
Epolito scores with a leg kick.
Stardust slips under a jab from Epolito.
Epolito fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stardust on the side of the head.
Stardust pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stardust throws the left hand but Epolito avoids the punch easily.
Stardust uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epolito.
A little jabbing left from Stardust on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Epolito misses.
Stardust throws a series of punches but Epolito avoids them all with ease.
Epolito was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stardust connects with a leg kick.
Stardust walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stardust. Epolito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stardust throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Epolito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stardust walks into a straight right hand from Epolito.
Epolito takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Epolito throws a good cross that connects.
Epolito throws the left hand but Stardust avoids the punch easily.
Stardust looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Epolito feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stardusts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stardust lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Epolito fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epolito checks a low kick from Stardust.
Stardust looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab lands there for Epolito.
Stardust avoids the body shot from Epolito.
Stardust is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Stardust looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Epolito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Epolito backs off Stardust throws a huge counter combo but Epolito manages to avoid it all.
A chopping leg kick lands by Epolito.
Stardust has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stardust on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Epolito. Epolito obviously looking to wear him down.
Epolito fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stardust.
Epolito throws out a powerful jab.
Stardust digs a good body shot into Epolito's ribs.
Epolito scoring well with a low kick there.
Epolito scores with a hook.
Epolito cracks Stardust with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big right from Epolito misses.
Anthony Epolito is winning the standup battle so far.
Stardust throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stardust throws a head kick that misses.
Epolito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epolito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stardust was well out of range. Poor timing from Epolito.
Epolito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stardust can do to turn this around?
Epolito shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stardust looks to score with a jab to the body but Epolito is just out of range.
Epolito punishes Stardust's body with a nice straight punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Epolito.#T1#
Epolito misses with an uppercut.
Epolito throws a sloppy head kick and Stardust moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Stardust on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epolito thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Stardust misses.
Stardust checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Stardust might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Epolito has got the better of the exchanges.
Stardust lands a jab to the head.
Epolito throws a combination that misses
and Stardust counters with a thumping low kick.
Epolito dodges the punch combination from Stardust.
Epolito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stardust.
A big left from Stardust misses.
Stardust scores with a push kick.
Stardust just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Epolito misses the target.
Some bone on bone action there as Stardust checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Epolito jabs Stardust right on the nose. Stardust blinks but takes it well.
Stardust slips under a jab.
Epolito misses with a kick to the body.
Epolito does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stardust chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Epolito moves out of range as Stardust strikes.
Stardust connects with a good right hand that stumbles Epolito. Epolito circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick lands for Epolito.
Epolito motions for Stardust to come forward. Epolito throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Epolito lands a two punch combo.
Epolito misses with a kick to the body.
Stardust scores with a nice right hand.
Epolito looks to land a body kick but Stardust moved away.
Stardust closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Epolito avoids the head kick by Stardust.
Epolito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stardust swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Epolito thows a leg kick but Stardust checks it
and Stardust counters with a body kick.
Epolito throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stardust misses with a body shot.
Stardust blocks a jab.
Epolito dips to his left and cracks Stardust with an uppercut!
Stardust missing with a left hand there. Epolito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Epolito on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Stardust misses with a right hand
and Stardust takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Epolito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stardust.
Epolito throws a right hand that misses
and Epolito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Epolito is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good leg kick by Stardust.
Epolito throws a series of punches but Stardust avoids them all with ease.
Stardust is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Epolito.
Epolito throws a poor cross that misses
and Stardust cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stardust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epolito was well out of range. Poor timing from Stardust.
Epolito shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stardust eats them both and turns towards Epolito to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stardust slips under a jab from Epolito.
Stardust throws a counter combo.
Stardust scores with a hook to the body. Epolito takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice shot lands for Stardust.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Epolito.
Stardust lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Epolito. That's going to slow Stardust down.
Epolito throws out a loose jab but Stardust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epolito connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Epolito avoids the head kick by Stardust.
Epolito throws a lazy right hand but Stardust sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stardust only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Epolito smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Epolito misses with a straight right.
Epolito tries to move into range but Stardust moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stardust looks to land a right hand but Epolito moved out of range.
Epolito defending well as Stardust loads up on a big left hand.
Epolito misses with a lunging right hand
and Stardust cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Epolito dips to his left and cracks Stardust with an uppercut!
Epolito throws an off balance right hand
and Stardust counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Epolito.
Epolito on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stardust with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stardust scores with a jab to the head.
Epolito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stardust looks to throw the jab but Epolito is out of range.
Stardust throws a hook but Epolito avoids it easily.
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 Anthony Epolito will probably get the nod.
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.#R3#
Epolito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stardust counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Epolito with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab lands there for Epolito.
Epolito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stardust.
Epolito lands a body shot.
Stardust throws a leg kick which misses Epolito's front leg but catches the back leg as Epolito tries to avoid it.
Epolito scoring well with a low kick there.
Stardust takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Epolito throws the kick towards the body but Stardust avoids it.
Stardust keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stardust chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stardust gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stardust bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Epolito throws a lazy head kick
and Stardust counters with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stardust misses with a body kick.
Epolito throwing a counter right hand but Stardust manages to avoid it.
Stardust throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Epolito is looking to counter punch.
Epolito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Epolito tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Epolito throws a body kick that misses.
Stardust tries to land a leg kick but Epolito saw it coming and moves away.
Epolito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stardust connects with an inside leg kick.
Epolito misses with a body kick.
Epolito with the inside leg kick.
A big left from Epolito misses.
Epolito misses with a looping right.
Stardust feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Epolitos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Epolito takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jab, jab by Epolito - just one landing.
Epolito fails to land with a series of punches.
Epolito slips under a jab.
Epolito swings for the body but Stardust moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Stardust on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stardust walks into a jab.
Stardust pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Epolito scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Epolito lands.
Stardust throws a head kick that misses.
Epolito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stardust throws a body punch but Epolito moves out of range.
Epolito 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.
Stardust takes a jab right on the kisser.
Epolito connects with a right hand. Stardust shakes it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Epolito misses the target.
Stardust wants to slow Epolito down by chopping away at his legs.
Stardust keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stardust looks to score with a jab to the body but Epolito is just out of range.
Epolito throws a right and a left that Stardust avoids nicely.
Epolito misses with a two punch combination.
Epolito throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stardust counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stardust blocks a jab.
Epolito connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Stardust swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stardust attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Epolito checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Epolito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stardust.
Stardust tests Epolito's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Epolito stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stardust.
Epolito avoids the body shot from Stardust.
Epolito misses with a kick to the body.
Epolito takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Epolito misses with a straight right.
Epolito throws a leg kick but Stardust moved away.
Epolito looks to land a body kick but Stardust moved away.
Epolito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stardust cracks a nice hook into Epolito's ribs.
A lazy left from Epolito finds it's target.#T4#
Epolito misses with a double jab
and Stardust connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stardust.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epolito fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stardust has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Epolito lands a jab to the head.
Stardust throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Epolito stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Epolito avoids the body shot from Stardust.
Nice defenses there by Epolito.
Epolito was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stardust misses the jab.
Epolito slips a jab and a cross from Stardust.
Stardust defending well as Epolito loads up on a big left hand.
Stardust pivots, looking for a leg kick but Epolito is out of range and Stardust settles back down.
Stardust fakes the leg kick and cracks Epolito in the body.
Stardust throws a jab when Epolito was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stardust takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Epolito slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Anthony Epolito did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Epolito's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Epolito misses with a few strikes there.
Stardust feints a counter leg kick.
Epolito misses with a hook.
Epolito throws a hook but Stardust avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Epolito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epolito looks to score with a jab to the body but Stardust is just out of range.
Stardust swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stardust swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Epolito slips under a jab from Stardust.
Stardust showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Epolito.
Epolito scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stardust in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stardust misses with a body kick.
Stardust takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stardust tries a head kick but it misses.
Stardust looks to land a left hand but Epolito moved out of range nicely.
Epolito is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Epolito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stardust.#T1#
Stardust throws a lazy right hand but Epolito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Epolito swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Epolito tries to score with a low kick but Stardust moves his leg out of the way.
Epolito scores with a hook.
Epolito scores with a jab to the body.
Stardust throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Epolito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epolito throws a body punch but Stardust moves out of range.
Stardust throws a counter combo.
Epolito staying out of range there.
Epolito with the inside leg kick.
Epolito scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Epolito tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stardust listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stardust misses with a series of wild punches.
Stardust misses with a combination
and Epolito counters with a good low kick that Stardust was not able to check.
A slow jab from Stardust misses its intended target. #T2#
Stardust gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Epolito misses with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right-left combo lands from Epolito.
Stardust throws a body kick that misses.
Epolito connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stardust's hands.
Stardust throws a head kick that half lands.
Epolito fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Epolito thuds his right hand into Stardust's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Epolito throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Epolito.
Stardust keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stardust swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Epolito half committed to a counter leg kick.
Epolito looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stardust misses with a low kick as Epolito jumps back.
Stardust slips a jab from Epolito.
Stardust swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A chopping leg kick lands by Epolito. #T3#
Epolito missing with a left hand there. Stardust was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Epolito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stardust thuds his right hand into Epolito's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Epolito throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stardust with a hook.
Stardust drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Epolito missing with a left hand there. Stardust was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stardust misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Epolito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Epolito works Stardust's body with a nice hook.
Epolito moves out of range of the body kick from Stardust.
Epolito appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Epolito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stardust sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epolito cracks Stardust with a good jab.
Epolito moves out of range of the leg kick from Stardust.
Stardust walks into a left hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Epolito checks a leg kick. #T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Epolito.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epolito tries to land a leg kick but Stardust saw it coming and moves away.
A good leg kick by Epolito.
Epolito dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stardust. That did some damage!
Epolito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stardust.
Epolito scores with a spinning back kick!
Epolito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stardust moves away.
Epolito moves out of range as Stardust strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Epolito. That's going to slow Stardust down.
Stardust ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
Epolito takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Epolito pushes Stardust away with a front kick.
Stardust swinging wildly here.
Epolito throwing a counter right hand but Stardust manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stardust.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito had his way with Ziggy Stardust in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Epolito connects with a leg kick.
Stardust rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Epolito moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stardust checks a low kick from Epolito.
Stardust slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stardust! But no joy.
Stardust thuds his right hand into Epolito's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stardust bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stardust moves out of range of the strikes.
Stardust looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Epolito ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
Stardust turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Epolito chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stardust can pounce on him.
Epolito connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epolito fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stardust throws a shot to the body.
Stardust avoids the body shot from Epolito.
Stardust throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stardust with a nice calf kick.
Epolito misses with an uppercut.
Epolito backing away here, and Stardust unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
A low kick lands for Epolito.
Stardust blocks the body kick.
Stardust throws a big counter head kick but Epolito avoids it with no problem.
Stardust throws a shot from downtown. Epolito moves away and avoids it.
Stardust has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Epolito.
Stardust throws the kick towards the body but Epolito avoids it.
Epolito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stardust.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stardust.
Epolito misses with a hook. Stardust ducked under it nicely.
Epolito is looking to chop away at Stardust's legs.
Stardust displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Epolito throws out the jab.
A jab from Stardust misses.
Epolito appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stardust walks into a jab.
The fighters circling - Epolito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stardust throws a looping overhand right but Epolito ducks down to avoid it.
Epolito keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stardust dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Epolito scores with a push kick.#T2#
Epolito misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stardust misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epolito.
Epolito throws a leg kick which misses Stardust's front leg but catches the back leg as Stardust tries to avoid it.
Stardust avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stardust just misses with a punch to the body.
Stardust keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epolito.
Nice jab there from Stardust.
Stardust throws a head kick but Epolito moves out of range.
Epolito throws a poor cross that misses
and Stardust counters with a stiff right hand.
Epolito throws a right and a left that Stardust avoids nicely.
Epolito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stardust showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Epolito.
Epolito looks to throw the jab but Stardust is out of range.
Epolito ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.#T3#
Epolito with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Epolito moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stardust lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stardust.
Epolito connects with a nice looking jab.
Epolito throws a big shot that misses.
Epolito's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stardust connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Epolito scrambles back to his feet.
Stardust throws a sloppy head kick and Epolito moves out of range easily.
Ziggy Stardust has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice shot by Epolito.
Stardust scores with a jab to the body.
Epolito moves out of range of the body kick.
Stardust defending well as Epolito loads up on a big left hand.
Stardust takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epolito fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Epolito defending well as Stardust loads up on a big left hand.
A nice combination there by Epolito. #T4#
Epolito takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice jab there from Epolito.
Stardust avoids the head kick by Epolito.
Stardust uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Epolito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Epolito attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That kick from Epolito tenderised Stardust's leg. Stardust is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stardust throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stardust throws a big shot that misses.
Stardust gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Epolito.
Anthony Epolito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Epolito moves out of range of the leg kick from Stardust.
Stardust has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stardust walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Epolito checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Epolito scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice cross by Epolito.
Stardust with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Epolito to score with a decent uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:46
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Epolito!
Anthony Epolito retains his lightweight title!
Anthony Epolito made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'This is my last fight, I would like to thank the org. for being first class and all the opponents for the chance to compete against some of the best. I wish you all good luck.'.

Event: OFK 340 - Wulf Vs Sasaki
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Epolito blocks the body kick.
Epolito lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Epolito lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kim will feel that in the morning.
Epolito misses the shot to the body.
Epolito lands the left hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Kim finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Epolito digs a good body shot into Kim's ribs.
Epolito throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Kim moves into the clinch.
Kim cracks Epolito with a nice body shot.
Kim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Epolito tries to throw a body punch but Kim avoids it by throwing Epolito back against the cage.
Kim dodges an elbow strike from Epolito.
Kim has a couple of punches blocked by Epolito.
Kim throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Epolito manages to break 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!
Kim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epolito.
Kim pivots, looking for a leg kick but Epolito is out of range and Kim settles back down.
Epolito throws a lazy right hand but Kim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Epolito moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Epolito misses.
Epolito swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kim counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kim scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Epolito swings widly with a right hand
and Kim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Epolito misses.
Kim blocks a head kick by Epolito.
Epolito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Epolito misses with a left hand
and Kim counters with a nice low kick that buckles Epolito's knee momentarily.
Epolito blocks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kim. That's going to slow Epolito down.
Kim takes a swing at Epolito's ribcage but misses.
Epolito looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kim gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Epolito.
Epolito looks to score with a jab to the body but Kim is just out of range.
Kim only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kim takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Epolito.
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 misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Kim counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kim. #T2#
Kim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kim lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kim fails to land.
Kim landing knees to the head.
Kim working aggressively here.
Epolito throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Epolito just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kim's brow.
Kim throws a head punch that misses.
Epolito looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Epolito breaks from the clinch.
Epolito looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Epolito misses.
Kim throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kim moves away from the strike by Epolito.
Kim flicks out a counter leg kick but Epolito steps away.
Kim lands a leg kick that knocks Epolito off balance momentarily.
Kim throws a lazy right hand but Epolito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Epolito tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kim is able to avoid easily.
Epolito throws a hook to the side of Kim's head but Kim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kim looks to score with a jab to the body but Epolito is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Epolito misses its target.#T3#
The fighters circling - Epolito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kim throws a lazy right hand but Epolito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kim fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Epolito is out of range.
Epolito swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Epolito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Epolito lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kim lands the left hand.
Epolito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kim.
Epolito lands with a hook. Kim tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kim lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Epolito takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Epolito connects with a leg kick.
Epolito looks for the body kick but Kim saw that one coming.
Epolito swings for the body but Kim moves out of range.
Kim loads up on a big right hand but Epolito slips the punch.
Kim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epolito.
Epolito throws a body punch but Kim moves out of range. #T4#
Kim looks to land a left hand but Epolito moved out of range nicely.
A nice leg kick from Kim, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Epolito crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kim - the referee stops the clock and Epolito gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kim. Epolito manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Epolito.
Kim swings for the body but Epolito moves out of range.
Epolito looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Epolito shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kim throws a body shot but no joy.
Epolito tries to land a front kick but Kim steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Epolito tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Epolito throws a body kick that misses.
Kim now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kim lands with a straight right. Epolito didn't see that one coming.
Epolito motions for Kim to come forward. Epolito throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epolito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kim makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Anthony Epolito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kim scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Epolito doesn't seem bothered though.
Epolito misses with a straight right.
Kim scores with a jab. Epolito acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yasol Kim will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Epolito takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Epolito darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Epolito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kim.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Epolito.
Kim tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kim scores with a body shot.
Donk. Kim catches Epolito right on the button with a cross.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kim crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Epolito - the referee stops the clock and Kim gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Epolito. Kim manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Epolito lands a lovely overhand right.
Epolito is looking to land body kicks.
And Kim responds with a good body kick, but Epolito manages to step out the way in time.
Epolito avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A big left from Epolito misses.
Epolito misses with a two punch combination.
Kim doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Epolito clobbers Kim with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kim.
Epolito checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kim throws a solid leg kick but Epolito takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kim.
Kim takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Kim throws a leg kick but Epolito moved away.
Epolito is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kim throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Epolito thumps Kim with a low kick.
Kim with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Epolito tries to move into range but Kim moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Epolito does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kim lands with a shot to the body.
Jab by Epolito.
Kim loads up on a big right hand but Epolito slips the punch.
Kim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Epolito.
Kim swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kim moves away from the strike by Epolito.
Epolito lands with a hook. Kim tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Epolito connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kim's hands.
Epolito misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Epolito. Kim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Epolito doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Epolito just misses with a punch to the body.
Kim lands a jab to the head.
Epolito misses with a looping left.
Epolito checks a low kick from Kim.
Kim with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kim just misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kim on the side of the head.
Epolito blocks a jab.
A jab from Epolito misses.
Epolito looks to land a left hand but Kim moved out of range nicely.
Kim looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Epolito misses with a right hand
and Kim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kim avoids a kick to the body.
Epolito avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Epolito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Epolito tries a head kick but it misses.
Kim does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Kim.
Kim moves out of range of the body kick from Epolito.
Epolito misses with an uppercut.
Epolito throws an overhand right that lands on Kim's shoulder, as Kim tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, jab by Epolito - just one landing.
Kim looks to land a body kick but Epolito moved away.#CL2#
Kim moves into the clinch.
Kim swings wildly with an uppercut but Epolito uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Epolito's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kim blocks a jab.
Epolito throws a body kick that misses.
Epolito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Epolito. That snapped Kim's head back.
Kim lands a glancing blow to the side of Epolito's head.
Kim clobbers Epolito with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epolito takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Epolito throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kim makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Epolito loads up on a big right hand but Kim slips the punch.
Epolito throws a big shot that misses.
Kim lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Epolito at a distance.
Epolito throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kim tries to clinch there but Epolito circles away.
Epolito throws out a loose jab but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epolito misses with a straight left.
Anthony Epolito is winning the standup battle so far.
Kim throws a body punch but Epolito moves out of range.
Epolito cracks Kim with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Epolito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kim.
Kim takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epolito looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kim is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Epolito with a body shot.
Kim throws a body punch but Epolito moves out of range.
Epolito lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kim. Epolito does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 Anthony Epolito 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.#R3#
Epolito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Epolito blocks a leg kick.
Nice shot by Epolito.#CL2#
Kim rushes Epolito and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kim.
Epolito tries to throw a body punch but Kim avoids it by throwing Epolito back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kim.
Epolito gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Yasol Kim has been cut.
Epolito blocks an uppercut.
Kim throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Epolito looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Epolito has a couple of punches blocked by Kim.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim lands a right hand.
Epolito throws a punch but it's blocked by Kim.
Epolito throws a punch but it's blocked by Kim.
Kim blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kim creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Epolito tries a body shot but Kim blocks it. #BC#
Epolito breaks from the clinch. #T1#
The fighters circling - Epolito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kim looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kim scores with a jab.
Epolito throws a right hand that Kim ducks under and follows up with a left that Kim also avoids with ease.
Kim slips under a jab from Epolito.
Kim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epolito on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Epolito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epolito.
Epolito has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kim finds it's way round the side to connect with Epolito's head.
Epolito walks into a left hand.
Epolito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Epolito walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kim checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice leg kick from Kim, right into the meat of the thigh.
Epolito misses with a body shot.
Kim tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kim throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Kim has Epolito up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kim tries to throw a body punch but Epolito avoids it by throwing Kim back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kim fails to land.
Kim lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Epolito is looking to break free of the clinch but Kim has double underhooks.
Epolito looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Epolito lands with a light punch inside.
Yasol Kim seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Epolito tries to work over Kim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kim.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Epolito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Kim.
Epolito is trying to break the clinch but Kim has him pressed against the cage.
Kim has Epolito pressed against the cage, preventing Epolito from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kim lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kim is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Epolito working aggressively here. #T3#
Epolito is trying to force a seperation but Kim has the dominant position.
Epolito blocks an uppercut.
Epolito misses with an elbow strike.
Epolito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Epolito misses with an elbow strike.
Kim softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Epolito misses with an elbow strike.
Kim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Epolito blocks a body shot from Kim.
Kim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Kim.
Epolito throws an elbow that misses.
Still in the clinch, Kim scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kim misses with the head strike.
Kim scores with a shoulder strike.
Epolito misses with a punch to the body.
Kim has a couple of punches blocked by Epolito. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kim.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Kim.
Kim stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kim lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Kim scores with a nice short uppercut.
Epolito blocks an uppercut.
Epolito looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kim lands a shoulder strike.
Kim struggles to land a body shot inside as Epolito controls his hands.
Epolito tries to throw a body punch but Kim avoids it by throwing Epolito back against the cage.
Epolito misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Kim.
Kim swings wildly with an uppercut but Epolito uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kim.
Kim misses with a punch on the inside.
Kim throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Epolitos head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yasol Kim really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yasol Kim's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Kim's jab looks to have found its range, popping Epolito under the eye.
The fighters circling - Epolito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kim does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kim with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Epolito tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Epolito connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Epolito crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kim - the referee stops the clock and Epolito gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kim. Epolito manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kim throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Epolito loads up on a big right hand but Kim slips the punch.
Epolito tries a head kick but it misses.
Epolito is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epolito misses with a body kick.
Kim connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Epolito's hands.
Kim scores with a jab to the head.
Kim misses with a body kick.
Epolito misses with an uppercut
letting Kim counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epolito swings widly with a right hand
and Kim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Kim smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kim wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kim moves away from the strike by Epolito.
Kim lands the left hand.
Epolito throws out a loose jab but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kim unleashes a big counter combination but Epolito bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Kim rushes Epolito and presses him up against the cage.
Kim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epolito throws a head punch that misses.
Epolito misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Epolito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kim misses with a low kick.
Epolito was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kim cracks Epolito with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice body kick there by Kim.
Kim feints and then cracks Epolito's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Epolito down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Kim moves into range and clinches up with Epolito.#T2#
Epolito has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Epolito misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Kim.
Kim throws a punch but it's blocked by Epolito.
A short left from Kim.
Kim lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kim.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kim.
Kim just leaning against Epolito, taking a breather.
Kim trying to stall but Epolito improves his position.
Kim misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Epolito breaks the clinch.
Epolito connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kim has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Epolito throws a jab when Kim was well out of range.
Kim scores with a nice strike.
Kim throws a leg kick but Epolito sees it coming and moves out of range.
Epolito slips a straight right by Kim.#T3#
Epolito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kim finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Epolito was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kim throws the left hand but Epolito avoids the punch easily.
Kim moves out of range of the body kick.
Kim throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kim fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Epolito stuns Kim with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Epolito connects with a jab.
A jab from Epolito finds it's way through Kim's defenses.
Epolito misses with an uppercut.
Epolito moves out of range of the strikes.
Kim lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Epolito throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kim.
Kim tries to clinch but Epolito moves out of range.
Epolito misses the jab.#T4#
Kim tries to work over Epolito's front leg with a kick but Epolito checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Epolito on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kim is looking to clinch but Epolito is avoiding it.
Epolito finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kim scores with a leg kick.
Epolito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epolito.
Epolito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kim manages to avoid it.
Kim wants to counter the offense by Epolito and move into the clinch position.
Kim throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Epolito misses with a leg kick.
Kim moves out of range as Epolito strikes.#CL2#
Kim rushes Epolito and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Epolito prevents a body shot from Kim.
Kim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Epolito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kim.
That kick from Kim tenderised Epolito's leg. Epolito is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yasol Kim dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Yasol Kim's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Epolito looks for the body kick but Kim saw that one coming.
Good work by Kim as he checks the leg kick.
Epolito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kim counters with a nice uppercut.
Kim misses with a series of wild punches.
Epolito throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Kim moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kim.
Epolito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kims head.
Kim misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Kim fails to land.
Kim throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Epolitos head.
Kim blocks a body shot from Epolito.
Kim working aggressively here.
Epolito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Epolito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kim scores with a shot to the side of Epolito's head.
Epolito lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Epolito tries to throw a body punch but Kim avoids it by throwing Epolito back against the cage.
Kim lands a hook that snaps the head of Epolito backwards.
Kim stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Epolito tries to break the clinch but Kim is controlling the position.
Epolito wants to break free but Kim has control.
Kim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Epolito lands a nice uppercut.
Kim has a couple of punches blocked by Epolito.
Epolito is trying to break the clinch but Kim is controlling him.
Kim swings wildly with an uppercut but Epolito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epolito throws an elbow but it misses.
Epolito swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2##BC#
Epolito's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Kim closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Epolito breaks the clinch.
Kim misses the shot to the body.
Kim connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epolito misses with a kick to the body.
Kim misses with a body shot.
A low kick lands for Kim.
Kim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epolito.
Kim flicks out a counter leg kick but Epolito steps away.
Kim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epolito moves away.
A low kick lands for Epolito.
Epolito scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Epolito gets tackled into the cage by Kim. Kim maintains the clinch.
Kim lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Epolito throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yasol Kim is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Epolito working aggressively here.
Epolito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Epolito is looking to break free of the clinch but Kim has double underhooks.
Epolito is trying to break free.
Kim blocking some punches.
Epolito is looking to break free of the clinch but Kim has double underhooks.
Kim misses with the head strike.
Epolito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kim working aggressively here. #BC#
Epolito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Epolito lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Epolito misses with a looping right.
Epolito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kim manages to avoid it.
Kim throws a solid leg kick but Epolito takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kim.
Epolito misses with an uppercut. Kim saw that one coming.
Epolito misses with a lunging right hand
and Kim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anthony Epolito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from Epolito misses.
Kim scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Kim clinches with his opponent.
Kim blocks a body shot from Epolito.
Kim avoids a wild elbow strike from Epolito.
Kim keeps control of Epolito as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Epolito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yasol Kim.
I think Kim 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 48:47
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 46:49
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Anthony Epolito!
Anthony Epolito retains his lightweight title!
Anthony Epolito really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Shadow Realm Apparel logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: OFK 334 - Epolito Vs Stardust
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Stardust cracks a nice hook into Epolito's ribs.
Epolito throws out a loose jab but Stardust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stardust now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Epolito throws a shot to the body.
Stardust pivots, looking for a leg kick but Epolito is out of range and Stardust settles back down.
Stardust lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Stardust misses.
Stardust blocks a head kick by Epolito.
Epolito looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Epolito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stardust moves away.
Stardust works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A head kick from Epolito lands but Stardust takes it in his stride.
Epolito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Epolito tried to score with a low kick but Stardust checks it.
Stardust walks into a left hand.
Epolito misses with a hook. Stardust ducked under it nicely.
Stardust tries a quick counter leg kick but Epolito is wise to it.
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!
Stardust keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epolito.
Stardust thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stardust lands the left hand.
Epolito scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Epolito stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Epolito misses with a head kick. #T1#
Good leg kick by Stardust.
Epolito dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stardust. That did some damage!
Epolito throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Epolito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stardust counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stardust staying out of range there.
Stardust throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stardust throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stardust avoids the head kick by Epolito.
Epolito looks to score with a jab to the body but Stardust is just out of range.
Stardust attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Epolito bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stardust's head backwards.
Epolito pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Epolito throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Epolito misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stardust misses with a body shot.
Stardust fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Epolito checks it well.
Stardust throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Epolito throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stardust has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Epolito finds it's way round the side to connect with Stardust's head.
Stardust sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Epolito throws a lazy right hand but Stardust sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Stardust was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Epolito misses with a looping left.
Stardust throws out a loose jab but Epolito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epolito misses with a looping right.
Epolito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stardust only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stardust tries to move into range but Epolito moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good work by Epolito as he checks the leg kick.
Epolito connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stardust ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
Stardust slips under a jab.
Stardust moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Epolito keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Epolito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stardust was well out of range. Poor timing from Epolito.
Stardust connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Stardust throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stardust.
Epolito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stardust.
Epolito swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Epolito bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stardust's head.
Stardust connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Epolito's hands.
Stardust throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stardust moves to clinch but Epolito breaks away
and Epolito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stardust takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Epolito tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Epolito.
Epolito checks a low kick from Stardust.
Epolito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stardust throws out the jab.
Epolito lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epolito walks into a left hand.
Stardust tried to score with a low kick but Epolito checks it.#T4#
Epolito walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stardust checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Epolito lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stardust tried to score with a low kick but Epolito checks it.
Epolito is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stardust looks to land a right hand but Epolito moved out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Stardust.
Epolito throws a big shot that misses.
Epolito goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Epolito avoids the head kick by Stardust.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stardust. Epolito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Epolito throws a looping overhand right but Stardust ducks down to avoid it.
Stardust throws the kick towards the body but Epolito avoids it.
Stardust throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Epolito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epolito connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stardust. Stardust circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Anthony Epolito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stardust closes the distance but Epolito moves to the side
and Epolito connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stardust lands a jab to the head.
Stardust is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Stardust slips under a jab from Epolito.
Stardust walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Epolito checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slow jab from Epolito misses its intended target.
Stardust throws a body punch but Epolito moves out of range.
Epolito moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stardust lands with a good body shot.
Epolito keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good work by Stardust as he checks the leg kick.
Epolito throws out a powerful jab.
Stardust has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stardust there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stardust throws a lazy right hand but Epolito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Epolito tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Epolito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stardust can do to turn this around?
Epolito darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Epolito.
Stardust throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Epolito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epolito scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Epolito.
Epolito throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Epolito clobbers Stardust with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Epolito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stardust has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stardust on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stardust slips under a jab from Epolito.
Epolito throws a lazy right hand but Stardust sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stardust ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
Stardust fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Epolito connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Epolito lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Epolito.
Stardust moves out of range of the strikes.
Stardust buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stardust looks to throw the jab but Epolito is out of range.
Epolito scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stardust in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stardust pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stardust feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Epolitos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A shot to the liver by Epolito. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Stardust misses with a hook
and Epolito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Epolito is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stardust uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Epolito.
Stardust checks a low kick from Epolito.
Stardust slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Epolito missing with a left hand there. Stardust was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheers as Epolito lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stardust doesn't seem phased though.
Epolito looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Epolito swings widly with a right hand
and Stardust makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stardust.
A low kick lands for Stardust.
Stardust lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anthony Epolito is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Stardust clinches with his opponent.
Epolito lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Epolito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Epolito throws a wild body kick that Stardust sees coming a mile off.
Epolito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stardust moves away.
Epolito scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Stardust steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Epolito.
Epolito looks to throw the jab but Stardust is out of range.
Stardust uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Epolito throws a half hearted mid kick.
Epolito moves away from the strike by Stardust.
Epolito throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Stardust holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stardust presses Epolito against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stardust digs a right hand underneath Epolito's ribcage. Epolito let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stardust.
Stardust misses with a body punch.
Stardust blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Epolito's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stardust uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Epolito.
A low kick lands for Stardust.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stardust.
Epolito scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Stardust rushes Epolito and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epolito is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stardust doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Epolito. #BC2#
Stardust breaks the clinch.
A low kick lands for Stardust.
Epolito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stardust appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Epolito scoring well with a low kick there.
Stardust takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stardust fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick from Stardust, right into the meat of the thigh.
Epolito lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epolito keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Epolito fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That kick from Stardust tenderised Epolito's leg. Epolito is trying to keep his angry face on.
Epolito misses with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Epolito misses with a low kick.
Stardust throws a looping overhand right but Epolito ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Epolito misses the target.
Epolito takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stardust throws a solid leg kick but Epolito takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stardust.
Epolito misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stardust scores with a decent looking hook.
Epolito lands with a nice body punch.
Epolito ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
Stardust avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Epolito paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Epolito looks to throw the jab but Stardust is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epolito throws a poor cross that misses
and Stardust counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Epolito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stardust.
Stardust loads up on a big right hand but Epolito slips the punch.
Epolito's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stardust under the eye.
Stardust just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epolito is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stardust.#T1#
Epolito feints and then cracks Stardust's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stardust down.
Epolito lands a body shot.
Epolito throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stardust on the side of the head.
Stardust misses the jab.
Epolito looks to score with a jab to the body but Stardust is just out of range.
Stardust tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Epolito paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Epolito swings for the body but Stardust moves out of range.
Stardust looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stardust fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Epolito fakes the leg kick and cracks Stardust in the body.
Stardust ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
Stardust takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Epolito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stardust.
Stardust lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stardust throws a chopping leg kick but Epolito manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Epolito misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Epolito throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stardust fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Epolito has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Epolito misses with a lunging right hand
letting Stardust counter with a right hand.
Epolito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stardust.
Stardust tries a low kick but Epolito avoids it.
Epolito scores with a hook.
Epolito throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Epolito dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Epolito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stardust.
Stardust pivots, looking for a leg kick but Epolito is out of range and Stardust settles back down.
Epolito fakes the leg kick and cracks Stardust in the body.
Epolito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Epolito slips a straight right by Stardust.
Epolito throws a body shot but no joy.
Epolito misses with a looping left.
Epolito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stardust.
Stardust throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Stardust looks to land a left hand but Epolito moved out of range nicely.
Stardust steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Epolito. That one must have hurt.
Stardust takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Epolito throws a nice outside leg kick.
Epolito throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Epolito throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Epolito lands with an uppercut that bounces Stardust off the cage and back into range.
Epolito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Stardust instigates a clinch.
Epolito is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Epolito blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Epolito takes a knee to the side of the body.
Epolito misses with a body punch.
Stardust lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stardust misses with the head strike.
Epolito swings wildly with an uppercut but Stardust uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Epolito pushes off an throws an elbow but Stardust leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Epolito breaks from the clinch.
Stardust misses with an uppercut. Epolito saw that one coming.
Epolito bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Epolito throws a leg kick but Stardust moved away.
Stardust digs a good body shot into Epolito's ribs.
Epolito throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Epolito misses.
Stardust moves out of range of the strikes.
Stardust avoids a punch combination nicely.
Epolito throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stardust misses with a right hand
and Epolito counters with an outside leg kick.
Epolito looks to throw the jab but Stardust is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Stardust connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice body kick from Epolito.
Stardust lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Epolito tries to land a body kick
and Stardust connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Epolito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Epolito throws the kick towards the body but Stardust avoids it.
Epolito's corner calls for a 1-2. Epolito obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stardust misses the jab.
Stardust swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Epolito.
Epolito throws a lazy right hand but Stardust sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stardust has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Epolito.
Epolito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stardust was well out of range. Poor timing from Epolito.
Epolito thuds a left hand into Stardust's body.
Stardust moves away from the strike by Epolito.
Stardust tries to counter with a clinch but Epolito shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stardust looks to land a right hand but Epolito moved out of range.
Epolito lands a jab to Stardust's midsection.#T1#
Epolito misses with a leg kick
and Epolito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left lands for Epolito.
A big right from Epolito misses.
Some wild striking there from Stardust.
Stardust ducks right into an uppercut from Epolito.
Stardust lands a nice looking body kick.
Epolito moves out of range of the strikes.
Epolito throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stardust's head.
Epolito lands a slapping body shot.
A nice leg kick from Stardust, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circle momentarily. Epolito darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stardust moves out of range as Epolito strikes.
Epolito lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Epolito throws a body kick that misses
and Stardust counters with a low kick, right behind Epolito 's knee.
A leg kick checked by Epolito.
Stardust feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Epolitos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Epolito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stardust.
Epolito misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Stardust.
Epolito looks for the body kick but Stardust saw that one coming.
Epolito connects with an inside leg kick.
Stardust misses with a wild body shot.
Epolito half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stardust throws a sloppy head kick and Epolito moves out of range easily.
Epolito throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stardust counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stardust jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stardust looks to land a right hand but Epolito moved out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stardust.
Stardust takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
Epolito lands a nice looking body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Epolito.
Crunch! Epolito slams his shin into Stardust's torso.
Stardust throws a big shot that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Epolito.
Epolito scores with a jab to the jaw.
Epolito checks a low kick from Stardust.
Epolito swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Epolito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stardust now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stardust lands with a good body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Epolito.
Stardust throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stardust on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Stardust.
Stardust doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Epolito connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stardust momentarily. #T4#
Epolito throws a head kick but Stardust moves out of range.
Stardust shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice jab there from Stardust.
Epolito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Epolito throws a lazy right hand but Stardust sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Epolito with a jab.
Epolito lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stardust will feel that in the morning.
Stardust scores with a hook to the body. Epolito takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick from Stardust lands but Epolito takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Epolito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epolito lands a head kick. Stardust smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stardust throws a front kick aimed at Epolito's knee but Epolito avoids it well.
And Epolito counters with a quick kick to the body but Stardust blocks it.
Stardust ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Epolito scores with a nice head shot.
Epolito tries to land a leg kick but Stardust saw it coming and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito had his way with Ziggy Stardust in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
An inside leg kick from Stardust misses.
Epolito cracks Stardust with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Epolito throws a hook but Stardust blocks it.
Stardust showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Epolito.
Stardust waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Epolito.
Epolito misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Stardust on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epolito tries to land a leg kick but Stardust saw it coming and moves away.
Epolito connects with a nice looking jab.
Stardust tries to clinch but Epolito is having none of it.
Stardust catches Epolito with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stardust.
A head kick misses from Epolito.
Epolito throws a right hand that Stardust ducks under and follows up with a left that Stardust also avoids with ease.
Epolito throws a push kick but Stardust slaps the foot to one side.
Stardust takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Epolito throws an off balance right hand
letting Stardust counter with a right hand.
Stardust throws a shot from downtown. Epolito moves away and avoids it.
Epolito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stardust throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stardust.
Epolito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stardust moves away.
Stardust scores with a decent looking hook.
Epolito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stardust waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Epolito.
Epolito throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Epolito cracks a nice hook into Stardust's ribs.
Stardust is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Epolito checks a leg kick.
Epolito works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Stardust takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stardust bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A cross from Stardust lands.
Epolito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stardust counters with a nice uppercut.
Epolito connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Epolito defending well as Stardust loads up on a big left hand.
Epolito looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Epolito misses the shot to the body.
Stardust only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stardust.
Nice defenses there by Stardust.
Stardust looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good shot there by Epolito.
Stardust uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Epolito.
Epolito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Epolito misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stardust cracks Epolito with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Epolito throws a hook but Stardust blocks it.#T3#
Epolito misses with a looping left.
Stardust looks for the body kick but Epolito saw that one coming.
Stardust lands the left hand.
Epolito connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Epolito.
Epolito throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Epolito.
Stardust has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Epolito.
A swing and a miss from Epolito.
Stardust on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Epolito checks a leg kick.
Epolito throws a lazy right hand but Stardust sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stardust misses with a hook. Epolito ducked under it nicely.
Epolito thumps Stardust with a low kick.
Epolito is looking to land body kicks.
Epolito throws a looping overhand right but Stardust ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Epolito throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Epolito misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epolito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Stardust clinches.
Stardust struggles to land a body shot inside as Epolito controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Stardust.
Stardust connects with a knee to the head.
Epolito is trying to force a seperation but Stardust has the dominant position.
Epolito tries to break the clinch but Stardust is controlling the position.
Epolito throws an elbow that misses.
Anthony Epolito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A frustrated look appears on Epolito's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Epolito displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stardust up against the cage.
Epolito throws a punch but it's blocked by Stardust.
Ziggy Stardust has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Epolito wants to get back to striking at distance but Stardust won't allow it.
Stardust tries to throw a body punch but Epolito avoids it by throwing Stardust back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Epolito!
Anthony Epolito retains his lightweight title!
Anthony Epolito really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Shadow Realm Apparel logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: OFK 327 - Kim Vs Epolito
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Kim throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Epolito counters with a solid body kick.
Epolito connects with a looping right hand.
Epolito blocks a low kick nicely.
Kim 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.
Epolito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kim.
Epolito cracks Kim with an open hand slap.
Epolito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kim jabs Epolito to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Epolito fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kim checks it well.
Anthony Epolito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Kim lands.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Epolito.
Some wild striking there from Epolito.
A combination from Epolito does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Kim tenderised Epolito's leg. Epolito is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kim lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kim throws a solid leg kick but Epolito takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kim.
Kim walks into a straight right hand from Epolito.
Kim throws a jab but it's blocked by Epolito.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kim, as that shot connected. #T1#
Kim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Epolito throws a poor cross that misses
and Kim counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Epolito takes a jab right on the kisser.
Epolito throws a poor cross that misses
and Kim counters with an inside leg kick.
Epolito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kim.
Kim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Epolito lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Epolito throws a leg kick but Kim sees it coming and moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kim misses the target.
Kim misses with a wild body shot.
Epolito lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kim fails in his attempt to clinch.
Epolito throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Epolito looks to land a body kick but Kim moved away.
Kim cracks Epolito with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Epolito throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kim swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jab by Kim.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Kim tests Epolito's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Epolito moves out of range as Kim strikes.
Kim slips a jab from Epolito.
Epolito lands a nice hook to Kim's body. Kim takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Epolito lands with a straight right. Kim didn't see that one coming.
A good leg kick by Epolito.
Kim throws a leg kick but Epolito sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kim looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Epolito tests Kim's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Epolito throws out the jab.
Kim is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Epolito fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kim misses with a low kick.
Epolito misses with a looping right.
Epolito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Epolito looks for the body kick but Kim saw that one coming.
Kim is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Epolito throws a looping overhand right but Kim ducks down to avoid it.
Epolito will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Epolito throws a head kick that misses.
Epolito looks to throw the jab but Kim is out of range.
Epolito throws a poor cross that misses
and Kim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Epolito throws out a leg kick but Kim moves out of range and Epolito only half commits.
Kim takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab lands there for Kim.#CL#
Kim has Epolito up against the cage in a clinch.
Kim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kim misses with the head strike.
Epolito pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Kim breaks from the clinch.
Epolito misses with a hook.
Kim tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Epolito manages to circle out of the way.
Epolito scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kim doesn't seem bothered though.
Epolito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Epolito misses with a right hand
and Kim counters with a leg kick.
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 thows a leg kick but Kim checks it
and Kim counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
A head kick by Epolito misses #CL#
and Kim counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Epolito's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Kim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Epolito connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kim momentarily.
Epolito staying out of range there.
Epolito tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Kim counters by moving into the clinch.
Kim blocks a body shot from Epolito.
Kim digs a right hand into Epolito's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Epolito's gas tank.
Good body shot from Kim.
Kim has Epolito pressed against the cage, preventing Epolito from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Epolito fails to land.
Kim lands a nice uppercut.
Kim throws a head punch that misses.
Epolito wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Epolito's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kim is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kim misses with a leg kick.
Kim shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Epolito lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL#
Kim closes the distance and pushes Epolito back into the cage.
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 Yasol Kim will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Epolito lands with a nice body punch.
Sloppy strikes from Epolito. Those never looked like landing.
Epolito loads up on a big right hand but Kim slips the punch.
Epolito tried to score with a low kick but Kim checks it.
Epolito swinging wildly here.
Epolito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kim counters with an inside leg kick.
Kim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Epolito.
Anthony Epolito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kim moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Epolito takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A good leg kick by Epolito.
Epolito misses with an uppercut. Kim saw that one coming.
Epolito throws a front kick aimed at Kim's knee but Kim avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Epolito takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kim wants to clinch up but Epolito keeps it at a distance.
Epolito takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Epolito tries to work over Kim's front leg with a kick but Kim checks it.
Epolito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Epolito moves into range and connects with a jab.
Epolito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Epolito.
Epolito scores with a nice strike.
Kim ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Epolito misses with an uppercut.
Kim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epolito was well out of range. Poor timing from Kim.
Kim pivots, looking for a leg kick but Epolito is out of range and Kim settles back down.
Epolito scores with a push kick.
Epolito connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Epolito throws a body shot but no joy.
Epolito slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epolito tries a head kick but it misses.
Kim dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Epolito. That did some damage!
Epolito avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Epolito's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
The fighters circling - Kim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epolito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kim tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Epolito manages to circle out of the way.
Kim lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kim is looking to clinch but Epolito is avoiding it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kim misses with an uppercut.
Kim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Epolito.
Epolito throws the kick towards the body but Kim avoids it.
Epolito misses with a double jab.
Kim swings for the body but Epolito moves out of range.
Epolito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kim counters with an inside leg kick.
Epolito scoring well with a low kick there.
Epolito throws a shot from downtown. Kim moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Kim rushes Epolito and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Epolito breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kim lands a nice looking body shot.
Kim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Kim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epolito swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Epolito listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Kim misses with a body shot.
Kim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Epolito misses with a straight right.
Kim loads up on a big right hand but Epolito slips the punch.
Epolito throws a lazy uppercut
and Kim counters with an outside leg kick.
Kim throws a leg kick but Epolito sees it coming and moves out of range.
Epolito takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Epolito swings for the body but Kim moves out of range.
Epolito tries a head kick but it misses.
Epolito listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kim with the inside leg kick.
Kim on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kim dodges the punch combination from Epolito.
A quick step to the side and Kim tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kim moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kim attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
Epolito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kim.
Epolito throws out a loose jab but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epolito finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kim takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Epolito connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kim. Kim circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Epolito throws a shot from downtown. Kim moves away and avoids it.
Kim misses with a body shot.
Kim throws a shot to the body.
Kim tries to clinch up.
Epolito tried to score with a low kick but Kim checks it.
Epolito misses with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Kim.
Kim jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That kick from Epolito tenderised Kim's leg. Kim is trying to keep his angry face on.
Epolito scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Epolito catches Kim with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kim connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epolito throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kim on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Epolito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good shot there by Kim.
Epolito punishes Kim's body with a nice straight punch.
Epolito motions for Kim to come forward. Epolito throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Epolito throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Epolito throws a lazy right hand but Kim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Epolito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kim lands a nice hook to Epolito's body. Epolito takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kim takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epolito moves away.#CL#
Kim has Epolito up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim swings wildly with an uppercut but Epolito uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Epolito.
Kim avoids the elbow strike from Epolito, against the cage.
Kim misses with a body punch.
Epolito lands a right hand. #T1#
Kim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kim lands a body shot.
Kim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yasol Kim has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kim misses with a punch on the inside.
Epolito controlling the action here for a moment.
Epolito takes a shot to the head.
Kim lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kim blocks an elbow strike.
Kim leaning against his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Epolito scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kim misses with a punch on the inside.
Epolito can't break the clinch.
Kim keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Epolito's efforts to push away.
Epolito wants to break free but Kim has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kim.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epolito. #T2#
Kim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Epolito tries to break the clinch but Kim is controlling the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Epolito creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Epolito is trying to break the clinch but Kim has him pressed against the cage.
Kim throws a punch but it's blocked by Epolito.
Kim keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Epolito's efforts to push away.
Kim tries to work over Epolito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kim.
Epolito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kim scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kim scores with a shoulder strike.
Kim presses Epolito against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Epolito is leaning against Kim and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kim works on Epolito's body with a couple of short punches.
Epolito pushes off an throws an elbow but Kim leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Epolito breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kim tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Epolito is able to avoid easily.
Epolito defending well as Kim loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Kim lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Kim rushes Epolito and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kim lands a left hand that snaps the head of Epolito backwards.
Epolito pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Epolito is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kim is keeping busy.
Kim lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Epolito backwards.
Epolito wants to break free but Kim has control.
Epolito's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Epolito is trying to break the clinch but Kim is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kim.
A nice left hand lands by Epolito.
Epolito lands with a short shot to the head.
Kim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Epolito.
Kim blocks an uppercut.
Epolito pushes off an throws an elbow but Kim leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kim lands a right hand that snaps the head of Epolito backwards. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim blocks the elbow strike.
Kim throws a punch but it's blocked by Epolito.
Kim lands a shot to the body.
Kim pushes Epolito back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Epolito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kim tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kim throws a predictable looking body shot
and Epolito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kim throws a body kick that misses
and Epolito counters with a body kick.
Epolito lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Epolito.
Kim misses with a shot to the body
and Epolito counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Epolito throws a low kick but Kim avoids it.
Epolito misses with a straight right.
Epolito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Epolito gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Epolito with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Epolito misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Anthony Epolito just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Epolito misses with an uppercut
and Kim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kim ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Epolito misses with an uppercut.
Kim misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kim swings for the body but Epolito moves out of range.
Kim throws a low kick, looking for Epolito's leg but Epolito calmly moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Epolito. That's going to slow Kim down.
Epolito scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kim takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Epolito looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from Kim on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kim throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Epolito on the side of the head.
Kim misses with a wild body shot.
Epolito appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epolito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Epolito misses its intended target.
Kim keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kim bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Epolito's head.
Epolito takes one on the button.#T1#
Kim takes a swing at Epolito's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Kim 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kim thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kim blocks a jab.
Kim chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Epolito can pounce on him. #CL#
Kim clinches up against the cage.
Epolito is looking to break free of the clinch but Kim has double underhooks.
Kim digs a right hand underneath Epolito's ribcage. Epolito let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Epolito misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito working aggressively here.
Kim has a couple of punches blocked by Epolito.
Kim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Epolito wants to get back to striking at distance but Kim won't allow it.
Kim blocks an uppercut.
Epolito misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Epolito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kim fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Epolito.
Kim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epolito manages to avoid it.#T2#
Kim lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Epolito circles away quickly and effectively.
Epolito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kim.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kim. Epolito shrugs it off though.
Kim throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epolito throws the left hand but Kim avoids the punch easily.
Epolito scores with a hook.
Kim swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Epolito.
Kim tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Epolito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kim takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kim blocks the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Kim.
Epolito checks the leg kick.
Kim motions for Epolito to come forward. Kim throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Epolito throws a right and a left that Kim avoids nicely.
Epolito misses with a hook. Kim ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Kim forces Epolito back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Kim keeps control of Epolito as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kim throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Epolito is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kim is pushing Epolito up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kim swings wildly with an uppercut but Epolito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kim lands an uppercut.
Kim keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Epolito's efforts to push away.
Kim tries a body shot but Epolito blocks it.
Epolito wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kim blocks an uppercut.
Kim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kim avoids the elbow strike from Epolito, against the cage.
Epolito blocking some punches.
Kim blocks an uppercut.
Epolito has a couple of punches blocked by Kim.
Epolito has had enough of the clinch but Kim keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Epolito misses with the head strike.
Epolito wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Kim fails to land.
Epolito misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Epolito throws an elbow but misses.
Epolito throws an elbow that misses.
Kim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epolito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Epolito throws a punch but it's blocked by Kim.
Kim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kim is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kim scores with a shot to the side of Epolito's head.
Kim softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Epolito working aggressively here.
Epolito wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kim working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epolito struggles to land a body shot inside as Kim controls his hands.
Epolito wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Yasol Kim will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Epolito on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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 Kim has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kim and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Epolito tests Kim's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Epolito is looking to score with low kicks.
Kim shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
An inside leg kick lands from Kim.
Kim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epolito was well out of range. Poor timing from Kim.
Kim cracks Epolito with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Epolito throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kim makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Epolito tries a low kick but Kim avoids it.
Kim cracks a nice hook into Epolito's ribs.
Kim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kim is looking to clinch.
Epolito digs a good body shot into Kim's ribs.#CL#
Kim gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim misses with some punches.
Kim misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Kim working aggressively here.
Kim lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kim fails to land.
Kim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Epolito has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC2#
Epolito breaks the clinch.
Kim moves out of range of the strikes.
Kim checks a leg kick.
Epolito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kim moves in looking to clinch but Epolito pushes him off.
Good work by Epolito as he checks the leg kick.
Epolito misses with an uppercut.
Kim avoids a punch combination nicely.
Epolito throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kim slips under a jab.
Kim slips a straight right by Epolito.
Epolito checks a leg kick.#T2#
Kim feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Epolitos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kim misses with a body shot.
Epolito looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kim was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Epolito stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kim.
Epolito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Epolito swats away the attempt to clinch by Kim.
Epolito is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kim with a body shot.
Kim misses with a looping left.
Kim lands a nice shot to the body.
Kim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epolito.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kim takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Epolito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Epolito moves out of range as Kim strikes.
Kim showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Epolito. #T3#
Epolito is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Epolito looks to land a left hand but Kim moved out of range nicely.
Epolito misses with a wild body shot.
Epolito scores with a nice strike.
Kim lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Epolito takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Kim finds it's way through Epolito's defenses.
Epolito throws out a loose jab but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Kim.
Epolito lands with a good body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Epolito.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kim, as that shot connected.
Epolito throws a body punch but Kim moves out of range.
Epolito fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kim is out of range.
It looked like Kim wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kim blocks the body kick. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim throws a low kick but it's checked well by Epolito.
Kim moves out of range as Epolito throws a body kick.
Epolito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kim thows a leg kick but Epolito checks it
and Epolito counters with a good low kick that Kim was not able to check.
Epolito scores with a sloppy right hand. Kim should have avoided that one.
Epolito avoids the body shot from Kim.
Epolito just misses with a punch to the body.
Kim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Epolito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epolito swings for the body but Kim moves out of range.
As Epolito tries to get set, Kim tries to push him back and clinch up but Epolito manages to avoid the attempt.
Epolito takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Epolito throws an overhand right that lands on Kim's shoulder, as Kim tries to avoid the shot.
A clash of legs there as Kim blocks the low kick.
Kim looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Epolito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kim was well out of range. Poor timing from Epolito.
An attempted straight right counter from Kim misses the target.
Epolito throws the kick towards the body but Kim avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yasol Kim.
I think Kim has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 49:49
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Anthony Epolito!
Anthony Epolito is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Anthony Epolito thanked Shadow Realm Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: OFK 319 - Escalante Vs Gomez
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Epolito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Epolito lunges at Drozd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drozd's hand.
Epolito ducks under a wild hook from Drozd.
Epolito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A lazy left from Epolito finds it's target.
Epolito throws a hook to the side of Drozd's head but Drozd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Epolito tries to keep at a distance but Drozd has taken the fight into the clinch.
Drozd with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drozd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Epolito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drozd tries to bum rush Epolito with a series of wild strikes but Epolito uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Drozd moves out of range of the strikes.
Drozd loads up on a big right hand but Epolito slips the punch.
Drozd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drozd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drozd throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Drozd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Epolito pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Drozd throws a jab when Epolito was well out of range.
Drozd throws a sloppy head kick and Epolito moves out of range easily.
Epolito half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Drozd takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Epolito scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drozd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Epolito swings wildly with an uppercut but Drozd uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Epolito breaks the clinch.
A jab from Epolito misses.
Despite the aggression on Drozd's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Drozd slips under a jab from Epolito.
Good leg kick by Epolito.
Epolito with a jab.
Drozd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Epolito paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Drozd moves into the clinch.#BC#
Epolito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drozd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Drozd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Epolito throws a hook but Drozd blocks it.
Epolito lands with a hook. Drozd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epolito connects with a right hand. Drozd shakes it off.
A punch combination from Epolito misses. #T2##CL2#
Epolito gets tackled into the cage by Drozd. Drozd maintains the clinch.
Epolito working aggressively here.
Epolito prevents a body shot from Drozd.
Drozd with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drozd tries to land knees in the clinch but Epolito avoids the damage to the body.
Drozd with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Epolito manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Epolito.
Epolito lands a two punch combo.
Epolito scores with a shot to the body.
Drozd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Epolito throws a quick inside leg kick.
Drozd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Epolito throws a right hand that Drozd ducks under and follows up with a left that Drozd also avoids with ease.
Drozd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Drozd misses with an uppercut.
Drozd blocks a head kick by Epolito.
Epolito misses the shot to the body.
Drozd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Epolito tried to counter with a leg kick but Drozd avoided it.#T3#
Drozd throws a shot from downtown. Epolito moves away and avoids it.
Drozd tries to clinch up but Epolito circles away and keeps his distance.
Drozd pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Epolito back to the cage. Drozd follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Epolito is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Drozd.
A big left from Epolito misses.
Drozd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Epolito looks to land a combination but Drozd avoids it well.
Drozd throws a head kick that misses.
Epolito lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epolito just misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito swats away the attempt to clinch by Drozd.
Drozd ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
Drozd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epolito takes one to the chin there.
Drozd misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Epolito on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Drozd moves out of range as Epolito strikes.
Drozd throws out a counter right but Epolito avoids it with no problem.
Drozd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Epolito.
Epolito cracks Drozd with an open hand slap.#T4#
Epolito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drozd.
Epolito looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Epolito throws a looping overhand right but Drozd ducks down to avoid it.
Epolito misses with a looping left.
Epolito lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drozd's sensitive parts.
Drozd scores with a sloppy right hand. Epolito should have avoided that one.
Drozd tries to close the distance and clinch but Epolito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Drozd darts in and clinches Epolito up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Epolito.
Drozd tries to stall but Epolito uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Epolito working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Epolito working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Drozd blocks an elbow strike from Epolito.
Epolito throws a punch but it's blocked by Drozd.
Drozd lands with a short shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drozd missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Epolito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drozd lands with a nice combination. Epolito backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Anthony Epolito has been cut.
Epolito defending well as Drozd loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Epolito misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Epolito'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.#R2#
Epolito misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Epolito.
Epolito throws a big shot that misses.
Drozd checks a leg kick nicely.
Drozd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Epolito.
Epolito thows a left - swing and a miss!
A chopping leg kick lands by Epolito.
Epolito ducks under a wild hook from Drozd.
Anthony Epolito is winning the standup battle so far.
Drozd lands with a hook. Epolito tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Drozd scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - Epolito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drozd steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Epolito.
Drozd misses with a double jab.
Epolito slips a jab and a cross from Drozd.
Drozd throws a poor cross that misses
and Epolito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drozd takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drozd misses with a double jab.
Epolito fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drozd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Drozd might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A bone on bone clash there as Drozd blocks the leg kick.
Epolito scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Drozd throws a sloppy head kick and Epolito moves out of range easily. #T1#
Drozd misses with a looping right.
Epolito throws a body punch but Drozd moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drozd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Epolito scores with a nice strike.
Epolito slips a straight right by Drozd.
Epolito lands a front kick.
Drozd tries to clinch but Epolito is having none of it.
Epolito jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Epolito throws a leg kick which misses Drozd's front leg but catches the back leg as Drozd tries to avoid it.
Epolito jabs at Drozd's body.
Epolito walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Drozd lands a leg kick that knocks Epolito off balance momentarily.
Drozd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Epolito paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Epolito lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drozd on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#Drozd is rocked!
Drozd loads up on a big right hand but Epolito slips the punch.
Drozd is still on wobbly legs! Can Epolito finish him?
A big right from Epolito misses.
Drozd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from Epolito misses.
Despite the aggression on Drozd's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Drozd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A good leg kick by Epolito.
Epolito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drozd can do to turn this around?
Drozd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drozd seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Drozd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Drozd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epolito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drozd.
Drozd throws a big counter head kick but Epolito avoids it with no problem.
Epolito throws a body shot but no joy.
Drozd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Epolito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drozd throws out a counter right but Epolito avoids it with no problem.
Drozd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Epolito blocks a jab.
Drozd swings widly with a right hand
and Epolito counters with a slapping leg kick.
Drozd is breathing heavily.
Epolito lands a leg kick that knocks Drozd off balance momentarily.
Drozd jabs Epolito right on the nose. Epolito blinks but takes it well.
Drozd blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Drozd instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Epolito.
Epolito has had enough of the clinch but Drozd keeps him there for the moment.
A shot in the inside from Epolito.
Drozd is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC#
Epolito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drozd moves in looking to clinch but Epolito pushes him off.#T3#
Drozd tries to close the distance and clinch but Epolito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Epolito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Epolito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drozd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Epolito. Drozd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drozd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Epolito lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Epolito lands with a shot to the body.
Drozd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Epolito.
Epolito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drozd.
A lazy left from Drozd finds it's target.
Drozd moves forwards but Epolito connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Drozd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epolito pushes Drozd away with a front kick.#T4#
Epolito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drozd.
A head kick misses from Drozd. #CL2#
Drozd drives through and clinches with Epolito against the cage.
Drozd is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Drozd tries to throw a body punch but Epolito avoids it by throwing Drozd back against the cage. #BC#
Epolito breaks from the clinch.
Drozd throws a head kick that half lands.
Epolito cracks Drozd with a good jab.
Drozd scores with a head kick.
Epolito lands with an overhand left.
Drozd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Epolito fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Drozd checks it well.
Epolito connects with a nice looking jab.
Epolito scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epolito lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Epolito throws a jab but it's blocked by Drozd.
Epolito throws a quick inside leg kick.
Epolito misses with a straight right.
As Epolito backs off Drozd throws a huge counter combo but Epolito manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Drozd closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Epolito'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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Epolito tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Drozd is able to avoid easily.
Epolito lands with an uppercut that bounces Drozd off the cage and back into range.
Epolito blocks a head kick by Drozd.
Epolito attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Epolito needs to keep his hands up - Drozd had a free shot at his head there.
Epolito with a nice cross.
A punch combination from Epolito misses.
Drozd throws a hook but Epolito blocks it.
Epolito looks to throw the jab but Drozd is out of range.
Drozd is looking for the big counter here.
Drozd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Epolito swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Epolito throws a jab but it's blocked by Drozd.
A good leg kick by Drozd.
Drozd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Epolito. Epolito obviously looking to wear him down.
Drozd with a nice calf kick.
Epolito cracks Drozd with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drozd looks to land a body kick but Epolito moved away.
A nice leg kick from Epolito, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut lands for Epolito. That snapped Drozd's head back.
Drozd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Epolito swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Epolito fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Drozd to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Drozd looks to clinch but Epolito throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Drozd taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Anthony Epolito!
Anthony Epolito decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 987 Greene vs. Fedetenko
Date: May 24, 2023

#R1#
Epolito lands a nice hook to East's body. East takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Epolito throws a big shot that misses.
East 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.
Epolito thumps East with a low kick.
Epolito misses with a hook.
Epolito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but East moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
East moves away from the strike by Epolito.
East throws out a counter right but Epolito avoids it with no problem.
Epolito misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
East looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A good leg kick by Epolito.
Jab from Epolito.
Epolito connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
East lands a nice shot to the body.
Epolito scores with a hook to the body. East takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epolito scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Anthony Epolito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epolito throws a right and a left that East avoids nicely.
Epolito with a jab.
East scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Epolito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Epolito misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from East! But no joy.
Epolito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as East throws out the jab.
Epolito fires out a quick counter leg kick but East just manages to avoid it.
Epolito moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
East misses with an uppercut. Epolito saw that one coming.
East fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Epolito on the side of the head.
Epolito throws a body shot but no joy.
East looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Epolito lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
East staying out of range there.
Epolito just misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Epolito fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Epolito throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Epolito throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
East throws a counter combo.#T2#
Epolito throws a head kick that misses
and East counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Epolito throws a lazy right hand but East sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
East walks into a left hand.
Epolito lands a right hook to the body.
Epolito throws a poor cross that misses
and Epolito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Epolito thuds his right hand into East's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Epolito throws a lazy uppercut
and East counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Epolito 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Epolito.
Epolito throws a leg kick
and East counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Epolito throws a shot from downtown. East moves away and avoids it.
Epolito feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Easts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Epolito fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Epolito throws a lazy uppercut
and East counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Epolito misses its intended target.
Epolito keeps East at a distance using the push kick.
East tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Epolito misses with a low kick.
East throws a big shot that misses.
Epolito misses with an uppercut
and East cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
East takes one to the side of the head.
Epolito throws a low kick, looking for East's leg but East calmly moves out of range.
East fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab by East.
Epolito missing with a left hand there. East was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from East on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epolito cracks East with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Epolito shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Epolito misses with an uppercut
and East counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Epolito ducks under a wild hook from East.
Epolito on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A cross from Epolito lands.
East's corner calls for a 1-2. East obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Epolito throws a hook but East blocks it.
It seemed like East was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Epolito misses its intended target.
East looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Epolito with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Epolito bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps East's head backwards.
Epolito looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
East staying out of range there.
Epolito looks to land a left hand but East moved out of range nicely.
East looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by East.
It seemed like East was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
East misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito dominated that 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.#R2#
Epolito throws a lazy head kick
and East counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Epolito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but East was well out of range. Poor timing from Epolito.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from East! But no joy.
Epolito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from East.
Epolito takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Epolito misses with a right hand
and East counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
East walks into a stiff left hand from Epolito.
East is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Epolito.
East takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Epolito fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epolito throws out a loose jab but East uses good head movement to avoid it.
East might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Epolito throws a right hand that misses
and East counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Epolito misses with a low kick.
Epolito connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed East momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epolito throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by East.#T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Epolito - that will leave a mark!
Epolito scores with a jab to the jaw.
East lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Anthony Epolito has been cut.
Epolito thuds a left hand into East's body.
Epolito cracks East with a right hand to the side of the head.
Epolito swings widly with a right hand
and East counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Epolito misses with a low kick.
East throws out a counter right but Epolito avoids it with no problem.
Epolito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that East can do to turn this around?
Epolito misses with a lunging right hand
and East counters with a stiff right hand.
Epolito blocks a jab.
Epolito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from East.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epolito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Epolito throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
East looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Epolito thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Epolito.
Epolito misses with an uppercut
and East counters with a nice uppercut.
Epolito works over East's head and body with a nice combination.
Epolito scores with a shot to the body.
Epolito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from East.
East blocks a jab.
East throws a hook but Epolito avoids it easily.
Epolito throwing a counter right hand but East manages to avoid it.
Epolito throws a poor cross that misses
and East counters with a nice body shot.
East looks to land a left hand but Epolito moved out of range nicely.
Epolito lands a head kick!
Epolito takes a swing at East's ribcage but misses.
East throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Epolito lands with a thumping leg kick.
East lands a glancing blow to the side of Epolito's head.
Epolito connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
East takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Epolito throws a jab but it's blocked by East.
East's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Epolito misses the jab.
Epolito tries to score with a low kick but East moves his leg out of the way.
East stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Epolito.
A slow jab from Epolito misses its intended target.
East now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Epolito looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Epolito just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from East! But no joy.
Epolito throws a right hand that misses
and East cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Epolito throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Epolito throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent East stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Epolito swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Epolito throws a low kick, looking for East's leg but East calmly moves out of range.
Epolito shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epolito thows a leg kick but East checks it
and East counters with a nice uppercut.
Epolito slips under a jab from East.
East blocks a low kick nicely.
East throws a body punch but Epolito moves out of range.
East throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That kick from Epolito tenderised East's leg. East is trying to keep his angry face on.
East takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Some wild striking there from Epolito.
It seemed like East was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Epolito'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!#R3#
Epolito misses the jab.
Epolito is looking to slow East down with leg kicks.
Epolito misses with a right hand
and East counters with a nice uppercut.
Epolito thows a left - swing and a miss!
East drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Epolito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by East.
A little jabbing left from East on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epolito looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Epolito.
Epolito swings away with a body shot that misses
and East counters with a nice uppercut.
Epolito looks to land a left hand but East moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from East on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epolito throws an off balance right hand
and East counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Epolito thinking.
Epolito misses with a body shot.
East has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from East there as he acknowledges the shot.
Epolito scores with a head kick. East tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Epolito just misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between East's hands.
Nice defenses there by East.
Epolito throws a hook to the side of East's head but East sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
East walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Epolito throws out a loose jab but East uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Epolito misses.
Epolito scores with a jab to the head.
Epolito looks to throw the jab but East is out of range.
East appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Epolito throws a left and a right that both miss
and East counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Epolito misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Epolito swings widly with a right hand
letting East counter with a right hand.
East looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Adam East has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A low kick from Epolito misses
letting East counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epolito scoring well with a low kick there.
Epolito comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Epolito throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and East counters with a right hand to the body.
East takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Epolito throws a body kick that misses.
A big right from Epolito misses.
East looks to land a left hand but Epolito moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Epolito misses.
East lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Epolito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and East counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Epolito thinking.
East avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like East was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donk. East catches Epolito right on the button with a cross.
East blocks a head kick by Epolito. #T3#
Epolito throws a leg kick but East checks it.
East thows a left - swing and a miss!
Epolito throws a nice inside leg kick.
Epolito throws a sloppy body shot
letting East counter with a right hand.
Epolito throws a hook but East blocks it.
Epolito throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling East to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Epolito is rocked!
East rushes Epolito and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Epolito is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. East piles on the pressure and Epolito crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam East!
Adam East seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 978 Garcia vs. Wojcik
Date: Apr 26, 2023

#R1#
Akhtankhanov connects with a leg kick.
Epolito motions for Akhtankhanov to come forward. Epolito throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epolito misses the jab.
Epolito misses with a hook. Akhtankhanov ducked under it nicely.
Epolito throws a front kick aimed at Akhtankhanov's knee but Akhtankhanov avoids it well.
Akhtankhanov defending well as Epolito loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Akhtankhanov misses its target.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but Epolito moves out of range easily.
Akhtankhanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.
A low kick lands for Epolito.
A slow jab from Epolito misses its intended target.
Akhtankhanov defending well as Epolito loads up on a big left hand.
Akhtankhanov with a jab.
Epolito works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
No joy there for Epolito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Epolito avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Epolito misses with a leg kick
and Akhtankhanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epolito.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epolito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akhtankhanov throws out the jab.
Epolito with a nice calf kick.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Epolito.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epolito moves away.
Epolito swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Epolito throws a right and a left that Akhtankhanov avoids nicely. #T1#
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Epolito is just out of range.
Epolito misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Epolito.
And Epolito responds with a good body kick, but Akhtankhanov manages to step out the way in time.
A head kick misses from Epolito.
Akhtankhanov with the inside leg kick.
A combination from Epolito does no damage.
Epolito has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Epolito there as he acknowledges the shot.
Epolito looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Epolito throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Epolito looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epolito appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Epolito throws a low kick but Akhtankhanov avoids it.
Epolito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epolito ducks right into an uppercut from Akhtankhanov.
Epolito slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Epolito's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Epolito takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Akhtankhanov dodges the punch combination from Epolito.
Epolito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov. #T2#
A big left from Epolito misses.
Epolito checks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Epolito pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range and Epolito settles back down.
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epolito.
Akhtankhanov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akhtankhanov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but Epolito moves out of range easily.
Epolito changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Epolito throws a sloppy head kick and Akhtankhanov moves out of range easily.
Akhtankhanov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No joy there for Epolito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akhtankhanov lands an overhand right.
Akhtankhanov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Akhtankhanov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Epolito throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That kick from Akhtankhanov tenderised Epolito's leg. Epolito is trying to keep his angry face on.
Epolito throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akhtankhanov.
Epolito is looking to slow Akhtankhanov down with leg kicks.
A big left from Epolito misses.
Akhtankhanov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Epolito under the eye.#T3#
Akhtankhanov connects with a solid leg kick.
Epolito moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Akhtankhanov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Epolito misses with an uppercut
and Epolito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akhtankhanov works Epolito's body with a nice hook.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Epolito is just out of range.
Epolito moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Epolito fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Epolito moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Epolito throws a big shot that misses.
Epolito pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range and Epolito settles back down.
Epolito swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Epolito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Akhtankhanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Epolito looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Epolito ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Epolito throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Epolito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Epolito connects with a solid leg kick.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epolito.
Epolito looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Epolito throws a body shot but no joy.
Epolito misses with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Epolito saw that one coming.
Epolito swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Epolito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Epolito.
Epolito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick which misses Epolito's front leg but catches the back leg as Epolito tries to avoid it.
Epolito swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Epolito.
Epolito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
A punch combination from Epolito misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Epolito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akhtankhanov lands with a hook. Epolito tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Akhtankhanov checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little feinted left hand from Akhtankhanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akhtankhanov lands with an uppercut that bounces Epolito off the cage and back into range.
Epolito throws a body shot but no joy.
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 Sultanbek Akhtankhanov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Epolito misses with an uppercut. Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov avoids the head kick by Epolito.
Akhtankhanov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Epolito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Epolito throws out a counter right but Akhtankhanov avoids it with no problem.
Akhtankhanov connects with a right hand. Epolito shakes it off.
Epolito shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Epolito looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Akhtankhanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Akhtankhanov blocks a jab.
Epolito misses with a looping right.
Akhtankhanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Akhtankhanov does it's job there.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Epolito strikes.
Epolito's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Epolito with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akhtankhanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Akhtankhanov works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhtankhanov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick from Epolito.
Epolito takes a jab right on the kisser.
Epolito checks the leg kick.
Epolito shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Epolito throws a right hand that Akhtankhanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Akhtankhanov also avoids with ease.
Akhtankhanov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Epolito.
Epolito throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Epolito doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Epolito lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook.
A jab from Akhtankhanov does it's job there.
Akhtankhanov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Epolito on the side of the head.
Epolito misses with a straight left.
Epolito takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Epolito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
Jab by Akhtankhanov.
Epolito misses with a hook. Akhtankhanov ducked under it nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Epolito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov avoids a kick to the body.
Akhtankhanov motions for Epolito to come forward. Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Epolito has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Epolito.
Akhtankhanov slips a straight right by Epolito.
Epolito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akhtankhanov.
Epolito is looking to score with low kicks.
Epolito misses with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epolito misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Akhtankhanov misses the target.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Epolito misses the target.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice head shot.
Epolito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Epolito does a little dance to reset his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Akhtankhanov.
A big left from Epolito misses.
Epolito throws a lazy head kick
and Akhtankhanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Epolito misses with a head kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Epolito might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Akhtankhanov has got the better of the exchanges.
Akhtankhanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Epolito circles away quickly and effectively.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Akhtankhanov moves forwards but Epolito connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Epolito misses with the combination.
Akhtankhanov with a nice cross.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook.
Epolito throws out a counter right but Akhtankhanov avoids it with no problem.
Epolito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Epolito!
Epolito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Akhtankhanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Akhtankhanov.#T3#
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Epolito's head backwards.
Akhtankhanov checks the leg kick.
Epolito misses with a straight left.
Epolito throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Epolito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epolito.
Akhtankhanov slips a jab from Epolito.
A little feinted left hand from Akhtankhanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Epolito throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Epolito moves away and avoids it.
Epolito throws a right and a left that Akhtankhanov avoids nicely.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Epolito's head but Epolito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Epolito's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akhtankhanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Epolito scrambles back to his feet.
Epolito takes one to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov sizes up Epolito with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Epolito connects with a solid leg kick.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epolito.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epolito.
Epolito misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epolito on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. Akhtankhanov obviously looking to wear him down.
Akhtankhanov connects with a body shot that sends Epolito's belly button to the back.#T4#
Epolito connects with a solid leg kick.
Epolito gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Epolito slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping right.
Epolito misses with a low kick as Akhtankhanov jumps back.
Akhtankhanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Epolito. Epolito circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
No joy there for Epolito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epolito takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Epolito looks to land a left hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range nicely.
Epolito throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Epolito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akhtankhanov throws out the jab.
Epolito ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Epolito looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epolito throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.
Akhtankhanov jabs Epolito right on the nose. Epolito blinks but takes it well.
Epolito scores with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov works the jab nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
The crowd cheers as Akhtankhanov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Epolito doesn't seem phased though.
Akhtankhanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Epolito doesn't seem bothered though.
Epolito throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Epolito just misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito scores with the left hand. Akhtankhanov knows he should have avoided that one.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
A big left from Akhtankhanov misses.
Epolito sizes up Akhtankhanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Akhtankhanov lands a slapping body shot.
Akhtankhanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Epolito.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Epolito pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range and Epolito settles back down.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Epolito throws a body kick.
Akhtankhanov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Epolito can pounce on him.
Epolito blocks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Epolito blocks a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch lands to the side of Epolito 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Epolito attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Akhtankhanov is looking to counter punch.
Epolito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akhtankhanov loads up on a big right hand but Epolito slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
Akhtankhanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Epolito is looking to chop away at Akhtankhanov's legs.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Epolito's head backwards.
Akhtankhanov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Epolito finds it's way round the side to connect with Akhtankhanov's head.
A jab from Epolito misses.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice looking body shot.
Epolito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Epolito lands a head shot.
Akhtankhanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Akhtankhanov looks to throw the jab but Epolito is out of range.
Akhtankhanov tests Epolito's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Epolito connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Epolito scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An inside leg kick from Epolito misses.
Epolito goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Akhtankhanov throws a series of punches but Epolito moves out of range.
Epolito throws a sloppy body shot
and Akhtankhanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A lazy left from Akhtankhanov finds it's target.
Epolito doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A jab lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov jabs Epolito right on the nose. Epolito blinks but takes it well.
Epolito misses with a double jab
and Akhtankhanov counters with a leg kick.
Epolito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Epolito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Epolito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Akhtankhanov lands with an overhand left.
Epolito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Epolito staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Epolito moved out of range.
Epolito loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but Epolito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Epolito moved out of range.
Epolito takes one to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Epolito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Epolito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Epolito is looking for the big counter here.
A lazy left from Epolito finds it's target.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Akhtankhanov. That snapped Epolito's head back.
Epolito looks to land a left hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range nicely.
Akhtankhanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Epolito's head.
A clash of legs there as Akhtankhanov blocks the low kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Epolito moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov backing away here, and Epolito unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Epolito lands a two punch combo.
Akhtankhanov walks into a straight right hand from Epolito.
Akhtankhanov misses the jab.
A shot to the body from Epolito misses
and Akhtankhanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A cross from Akhtankhanov lands.
Akhtankhanov connects with a right hand. Epolito shakes it off.
A slow jab from Epolito misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov is looking to slow Epolito down with leg kicks.
No joy there for Epolito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akhtankhanov connects with a body shot that sends Epolito's belly button to the back.
An inside leg kick lands from Akhtankhanov.
Epolito misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov connects with a nice looking jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Epolito checks a leg kick. #T4#
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Epolito throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Akhtankhanov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Epolito misses with a straight right.
A low kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Epolito throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Akhtankhanov duly obliges.
A jab from Epolito misses.
Anthony Epolito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Epolito moves away and avoids it.
Epolito looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
Epolito walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Epolito moves out of range as Akhtankhanov strikes.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab. Epolito acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Epolito takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Epolito.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Epolito stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick that knocks Epolito off balance momentarily.
Epolito throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akhtankhanov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Akhtankhanov 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
After winning the bout, Sultanbek Akhtankhanov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 971 Maluga vs. Lomax
Date: Mar 29, 2023

#R1#
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 throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epolito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White Jr.
Epolito lands a jab to White Jr's midsection.
Epolito throws an overhand right that lands on White Jr's shoulder, as White Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Epolito throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Danga de danga de dang - White Jr scores with a four punch combination!
Epolito ducks under a wild hook from White Jr.
Epolito scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Epolito lands a right hook to the body.
White Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
White Jr 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.
White Jr misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Epolito misses the target.
White Jr wants to clinch up but Epolito keeps it at a distance.
Epolito takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Epolito throws a looping overhand right but White Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Epolito takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Epolito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Epolito.
Epolito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epolito throws a right hand that misses
and White Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Epolito does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
White Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as White Jr blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Epolito misses with a body shot.
White Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Epolito.
White Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
White Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
White Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Epolito is looking to land body kicks.
Epolito scores with a kick to the midsection.
Epolito ducks under a wild hook from White Jr.
White Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
White Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epolito was well out of range. Poor timing from White Jr.
White Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
White Jr throws a shot from downtown. Epolito moves away and avoids it.
White Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Epolito attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Epolito looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Epolito tests White Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
White Jr throws out a loose jab but Epolito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epolito tries to counter by closing the distance.
White Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Epolito tries to bum rush White Jr with a series of wild strikes but White Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
White Jr cracks Epolito with an open hand slap.#T2#
Epolito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Epolito. Beautiful body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Epolito. That snapped White Jr's head back.
Epolito throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
White Jr moves away from the strike by Epolito.
A looping hook to the body misses from White Jr. Epolito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Epolito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
White Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epolito.
White Jr slips a straight right by Epolito.
Epolito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from White Jr misses its intended target.
Epolito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
White Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice shot by Epolito.
Epolito lands a nice hook to White Jr's body. White Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
White Jr takes one on the button.
White Jr takes a swing at Epolito's ribcage but misses.
White Jr lands with a straight right. Epolito didn't see that one coming.
White Jr misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Epolito throws an overhand right that lands on White Jr's shoulder, as White Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Epolito's corner calls for a 1-2. Epolito obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Epolito attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Epolito looking to land some kicks to the body here.
White Jr slips under a jab from Epolito.
White Jr swings for the body but Epolito moves out of range.
White Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
White Jr misses with a looping left.
Epolito misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Epolito.
Epolito fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and White Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
White Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Epolito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
White Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Epolito is looking to chop away at White Jr's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Epolito. White Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
White Jr takes a swing at Epolito's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Epolito dips to his left and cracks White Jr with an uppercut!
White Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epolito tries to land a leg kick but White Jr saw it coming and moves away. #T4#
White Jr loads up on a big right hand but Epolito slips the punch.
Epolito throws a hook but White Jr blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Epolito.
Epolito on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Epolito lands a jab to the nose.
Epolito scores with a jab to the body.
White Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epolito moves away.
Epolito dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on White Jr. That did some damage!
White Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epolito was well out of range. Poor timing from White Jr.
Epolito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White Jr.
Epolito feints a counter leg kick.
Epolito will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Epolito scores with a hook to the body. White Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Epolito takes a shot right to the bread basket.
White Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epolito was well out of range. Poor timing from White Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White Jr jabs Epolito right on the nose. Epolito blinks but takes it well.
Epolito ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
White Jr is breathing heavily.
Epolito misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Epolito lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
White Jr blocks a jab.
White Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Epolito in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Epolito.
White Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by White Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Epolito misses with a hook. White Jr ducked under it nicely.
White Jr misses with a left hand
enabling Epolito to counter with a crisp jab.
Epolito misses the shot to the body.
White Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epolito.
White Jr is looking to counter punch.
Epolito scores with a body shot.
Epolito throws a leg kick but White Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Epolito connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether White Jr might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
White Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epolito.
A decent looking cross lands there for White Jr.
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!
White Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
A big right from Epolito misses.
White Jr dodges the punch combination from Epolito.
An attempted straight right counter from White Jr misses the target.#T1#
Epolito throws a low kick, looking for White Jr's leg but White Jr calmly moves out of range.
Epolito misses with a hook. White Jr ducked under it nicely.
Epolito throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Epolito fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt White Jr.
A nice inside leg kick there by Epolito. That's going to slow White Jr down.
White Jr catches Epolito with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
White Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Epolito. Epolito obviously looking to wear him down.
Good exchange - Epolito coming out on top.
White Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Epolito is just out of range.
Epolito fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and White Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Epolito throws an off balance right hand
enabling White Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Epolito jabs White Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Epolito defending well as White Jr loads up on a big left hand.
White Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epolito manages to avoid it.
Epolito misses with a wild body shot.
Epolito throws a combination but it was largely blocked by White Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epolito scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Epolito throws a hook but White Jr avoids it easily.
That kick from Epolito tenderised White Jr's leg. White Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
White Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epolito moves away.
Epolito throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Epolito takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
White Jr is looking to clinch.
White Jr defending well as Epolito loads up on a big left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Epolito. That's going to slow White Jr down.
White Jr cracks Epolito with a right hand to the side of the head.
Epolito misses with a body shot.
Epolito swings for the body but White Jr moves out of range.
White Jr lands the left hand.
White Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Anthony Epolito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Epolito.
Epolito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White Jr.
White Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
White Jr misses with a hook.
Epolito throws a leg kick but White Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Epolito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Nice shot by White Jr.
Epolito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Epolito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White Jr.
Epolito throws a front kick aimed at White Jr's knee but White Jr avoids it well.
Epolito moves into range and connects with a jab.
Epolito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White Jr.
Epolito dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on White Jr. That did some damage!
White Jr misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
White Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Epolito lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Epolito lands a glancing blow to the side of White Jr's head.
Epolito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
White Jr wants to clinch up but Epolito keeps it at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epolito cracks White Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Epolito scores with a nice strike.
Epolito misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from White Jr misses the target.
White Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Epolito is just out of range.
A left lands for White Jr.#T4#
Epolito is looking to chop away at White Jr's legs.
White Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Epolito loads up on a big right hand but White Jr slips the punch.
Epolito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
White Jr moves away from the strike by Epolito.
White Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Epolito off the cage and back into range.
White Jr slips a jab from Epolito.
Epolito dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
White Jr throws a looping overhand right but Epolito ducks down to avoid it.
Epolito misses with a straight left.
Epolito takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from White Jr. Epolito does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Epolito! But no joy.
White Jr defending well as Epolito loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epolito misses with a low kick.
White Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Epolito's head.
Epolito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Epolito changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
White Jr throws a big shot that misses.
A good leg kick by Epolito.
Epolito tests White Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
White Jr misses with a hook. Epolito ducked under it nicely.
Epolito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White Jr.
Epolito's hands are dropping dangerously low here and White Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Epolito scrambles back to his feet.
Epolito misses with a jab, cross combination.
Epolito goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Epolito misses with a low kick.
White Jr blocks a jab.
White Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Epolito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White Jr.
Epolito scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr throws a hook to the side of Epolito's head but Epolito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by White Jr.
Epolito throws a half hearted mid kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Epolito with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epolito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Epolito.
Epolito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White Jr. #T1#
Epolito connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Epolito's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Epolito duly obliges.
Epolito swinging wildly here.
Epolito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White Jr.
Epolito ducks under a wild hook from White Jr.
White Jr ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
Epolito throws a jab when White Jr was well out of range.
Epolito throws a right hand that White Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that White Jr also avoids with ease.
Epolito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Epolito throws a hook but White Jr avoids it easily.
Epolito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White Jr.
Epolito slips under a jab from White Jr.
Epolito missing with a left hand there. White Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
White Jr misses the shot to the body.
Epolito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
White Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Epolito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epolito takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from White Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Epolito listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Epolito throws the kick towards the body but White Jr avoids it.
White Jr connects with a looping right hand.
White Jr takes a swing at Epolito's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Epolito's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
White Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Epolito.
Epolito ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Epolito tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
White Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White Jr defending well as Epolito loads up on a big left hand.
Epolito lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Epolito connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
White Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Epolito circles away.
Bruce White Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Epolito lands a jab to the nose.
Epolito misses with a looping right.
Epolito scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Epolito lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Epolito throws the left hand but White Jr avoids the punch easily.
White Jr swings for the body but Epolito moves out of range.
Epolito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Epolito. White Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Epolito misses with a double jab.
Epolito walks into a stiff left hand from White Jr.
Epolito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White Jr manages to avoid it.
Epolito jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Epolito manages to circle out of the way.
Epolito scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
White Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epolito.
White Jr misses the jab.
Epolito misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Epolito. #T4#
White Jr checks a low kick from Epolito.
A swing and a miss from Epolito.
White Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epolito.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Epolito. Epolito circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Epolito has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Epolito throws a jab when White Jr was well out of range.
Jab by Epolito.
White Jr closes the distance but Epolito moves to the side
and Epolito counters with a nice uppercut.
White Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Epolito.
Epolito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White Jr.
Anthony Epolito is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Epolito misses with an uppercut.
White Jr throws out a loose jab but Epolito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epolito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Epolito - just one landing.
Epolito scores with a decent looking hook.
White Jr looks to land a right hand but Epolito moved out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Epolito!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Anthony Epolito made sure he mentioned Bondi MMA ðŸï¸, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Bruce White Jr had this to say: 'I'll be back, hell of a fight '.

Event: SYN 965 Minaur vs. Kilgore 2
Date: Mar 08, 2023

#R1#
Epolito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bleak manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Epolito.
Epolito throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Bleak counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Epolito!
Bleak lands a decent elbow from side control.
Epolito is looking to regain half guard here but Bleak keeps moving and retains side control.
Bleak trying to control the action but Epolito is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bleak looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Epolito is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Bleak has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Epolito is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Bleak has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bleak is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bleak lands a nice shot to the head.
Bleak content just to control the position here.
Bleak is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bleak landing strikes from the mount.
Bleak landing punches.
Bleak tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bleak lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bleak cracks Epolito with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The referee warns Epolito that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T2#
Bleak with the ground and pound from mount.
Bleak punishing his opponent with strikes.
Epolito is trying desperately to improve position.
Bleak looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bleak lands a couple of good shots and Epolito has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Epolito rolls, trying to escape but Bleak keeps control of the position.
Bleak is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Epolito. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
I really don't envy Epolito right now.
Bleak scores with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Bleak is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Epolito knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Epolito for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bleak lands shots from the back. #T3#
The referee is taking a good look at Epolito as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Bleak!
Epolito is trying to remain composed but Bleak is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Epolito rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #ES2#
Epolito has one foot on Bleak's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Epolito clobbers Bleak with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Epolito looks to throw the jab but Bleak is out of range.
Epolito throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bleak.
The fighters circling - Epolito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epolito looks to score with a jab to the body but Bleak is just out of range.
Bleak appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Epolito misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Bleak counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epolito trying to strike off his back. #T4#
Bleak distracts Epolito with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bleak is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bleak trying to control but Epolito is working from the bottom.
Bleak postures up and lands a big shot to Epolito's brow. #SUB2#
Epolito working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bleak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bleak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bleak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Epolito swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bleak is working Epolito over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bleak trying to move into half guard but instead Epolito has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Bleak 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.#SUB#
Bleak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Epolito defends well.#SUB#
Bleak looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Epolito passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darsin Bleak dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A low kick lands for Epolito.
Epolito thows a leg kick but Bleak checks it #TD#
and Bleak counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Epolito has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bleak is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Bleak tries to pull guard but Epolito won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Epolito.#TD#
Bleak has picked Epolito up - he's going for a ride! Bleak dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice strikes from Bleak there.
Epolito is looking to improve his position.
Epolito is looking to control Bleak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Epolito avoid being mounted?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bleak connects with a nice short shot to Epolito's temple.
Bleak slips a nice elbow through Epolito's hands, connecting with Epolito's forehead.#T1#
Bleak looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Epolito with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Epolito regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bleak is working Epolito over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Epolito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bleak is one step ahead there.
Bleak tries to free his leg and advance position but Epolito is retaining full guard.
Bleak postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bleak lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bleak slips nicely into half guard.
Epolito manages to get to full guard.
Bleak lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Bleak pushes down on Epolito's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nice strikes from Bleak there.
Bleak tries to pass to full mount but Epolito defends it.
Bleak working over Epolito with some ground and pound. Epolito looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bleak lands a nice short elbow.
Bleak scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epolito is trying to maintain the position but Bleak is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Epolito manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Epolito bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bleak's guard. #REVB#
Bleak wants to sweep here but Epolito controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Bleak is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Epolito wants to control from the top but Bleak keeps moving.
Epolito throws a big elbow that misses.
Epolito advances to half guard.
Bleak manages to get to full guard.
Bleak 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#
Epolito taking some punishment here, with Bleak in his half guard. #T4#
Bleak lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bleak scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Epolito has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bleak is working away from the top position though.
Epolito wants to improve his position but Bleak is controlling well.
Bleak is thwarting Epolito's attempts to control the position.
Bleak working Epolito over with strikes.
Bleak passes to full mount!
Bleak in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bleak prevents Epolito from getting the reversal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epolito is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bleak landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darsin Bleak dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
A big left from Epolito misses.
Bleak attempts a counter takedown but Epolito avoids it well and moves away.
Epolito bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bleak's head.
Anthony Epolito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epolito with a nice cross.
Epolito throws a series of punches but Bleak moves out of range.
Epolito throws a lazy right hand but Bleak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bleak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bleak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bleak on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bleak staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Epolito is predictable there #TD#
and Bleak counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bleak.
Bleak working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bleak lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bleak is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bleak passes Epolito's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Epolito on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bleak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Epolito can do to turn this around?
Bleak looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Epolito with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bleak lands a nice short elbow.
Bleak is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Bleak.
Epolito is not content to let Bleak control the position.
Bleak prevents Epolito from improving his position.
Epolito regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bleak with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Epolito controls Bleak momentarily but Bleak frees himself.
Bleak landing some decent shots from guard.
Darsin Bleak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Bleak preventing the sweep.
Bleak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Epolito is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Epolito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Epolito wants to sweep here but Bleak controlling him for the moment.
Bleak slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Bleak wants to pass the guard but Epolito is keeping the position.
Bleak seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bleak has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bleak ducks right into an uppercut from Epolito.
A telegraphed right hand from Epolito misses the target. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Epolito throws a poor cross that misses
and Bleak counters with a straight right hand.
Epolito catches Bleak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Epolito throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Bleak counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Epolito tries to kick Bleak off in order to stand up. Bleak Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Bleak in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Anthony Epolito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bleak'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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darsin Bleak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bleak, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darsin Bleak!
Darsin Bleak seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 956 Road vs. Exotic II
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
Kilgore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Epolito misses with a wild body shot.
Kilgore lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kilgore connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kilgore staying out of range there.
Kilgore is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kilgore defending well as Epolito loads up on a big left hand.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore swings for the body but Epolito moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Epolito looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilgore is just out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Kilgore.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilgore fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Epolito looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kilgore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kilgore is looking to slow Epolito down with leg kicks.
Epolito slips a jab from Kilgore.
Epolito misses with a hook. Kilgore ducked under it nicely.
Kilgore scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kilgore misses with a looping right.
Kilgore misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Epolito counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
Epolito misses the jab.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Epolito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epolito on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kilgore tries to work over Epolito's front leg with a kick but Epolito checks it.
Kilgore missing with a left hand there. Epolito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kilgore throws a shot from downtown. Epolito moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Epolito throws out a counter right but Kilgore avoids it with no problem.
Epolito works Kilgore's body with a nice hook.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Epolito is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Epolito on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kilgore slips under a jab from Epolito.
Kilgore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Epolito connects with a body shot.
Kilgore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Epolito walks into a stiff left hand from Kilgore.
Kilgore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kilgore scores with a sloppy right hand. Epolito should have avoided that one.
A shot to the body from Kilgore misses
and Epolito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kilgore throws an overhand right that lands on Epolito's shoulder, as Epolito tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epolito takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Epolito scores with a jab. Kilgore acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Epolito checks a leg kick.
Kilgore takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kilgore scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Kilgore moves out of range of the leg kick from Epolito.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Epolito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kilgore chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kilgore misses with a straight right.
Epolito looks to land a body kick but Kilgore moved away.
A big left from Epolito misses.
Epolito slips under a jab from Kilgore.
Epolito throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore connects with a crisp jab.
Epolito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Epolito.
Kilgore scores with a leg kick.
Kilgore throws a series of punches but Epolito moves out of range.
Epolito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Epolito.
Epolito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Epolito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilgore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Epolito as he connects with a hook.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
Kilgore throwing a counter right hand but Epolito manages to avoid it.
Kilgore throws a wild body kick that Epolito sees coming a mile off.
Epolito shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Epolito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore. #T3#
Epolito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Epolito misses the jab.
Kilgore takes a swing at Epolito's ribcage but misses.
Epolito looks for the body kick but Kilgore saw that one coming.
Kilgore throwing a counter right hand but Epolito manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Epolito coming out on top.
Epolito throws a jab when Kilgore was well out of range.
Kilgore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Epolito fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kilgore lands a really nice looking cross but Epolito seems unphased.
Kilgore slips under a jab.
Kilgore checks a leg kick nicely.
Kilgore tries to score with a low kick but Epolito moves his leg out of the way.
Epolito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kilgore throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kilgore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Epolito on the side of the head.
Epolito throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilgore lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Epolito throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Epolito checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Epolito looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Epolito ducks right into an uppercut from Kilgore.
Kilgore goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Epolito takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Epolito throws a hook but Kilgore avoids it easily.
Epolito wants to land a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range.
Kilgore paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Epolito moves out of range as Kilgore throws a body kick.
Good shot there by Epolito.
Epolito tries to move into range but Kilgore moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Epolito wants to land a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range.
Epolito looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilgore is just out of range.
Epolito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Kilgore is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kilgore avoids a kick to the body.
Epolito gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kilgore.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epolito looks for the body kick but Kilgore saw that one coming.
Epolito on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kilgore takes a swing at Epolito's ribcage but misses.
Epolito wants to counter the offense by Kilgore and move into the clinch position.
Kilgore blocks a jab.
Kilgore scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Good work by Kilgore as he checks the leg kick.
Kilgore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Epolito.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Epolito is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Epolito.
Kilgore thuds a left hand into Epolito's body.
Kilgore misses with a hook.
Nice body punch from Kilgore.
Kilgore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Epolito can do to turn this around?
Kilgore scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Kilgore - just one landing.
Epolito moves out of range of the leg kick from Kilgore.
Kilgore slips under a jab.
Epolito is looking to land body kicks.
Epolito looks to land a left hand but Kilgore moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Epolito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Epolito takes one on the button.
Epolito has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kilgore.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epolito takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kilgore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Epolito.
Kilgore connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Kilgore fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Epolito has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kilgore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kilgore thuds his shin into the meat of Epolito's side.
Kilgore throws an off balance right hand
and Epolito connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kilgore swings for the body but Epolito moves out of range.
Jab by Epolito.
Epolito moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
Epolito takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kilgore drops his hands momentarily and Epolito takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kilgore moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilgore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilgore gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Epolito takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Epolito avoids the head kick by Kilgore.
Kilgore moves away from the strike by Epolito.
Kilgore avoids the body shot from Epolito. #T2#
Epolito misses with the combination.
A jab lands there for Kilgore.
Epolito scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Epolito.
Epolito takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kilgore shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Epolito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kilgore looks to land a left hand but Epolito moved out of range nicely.
Kilgore connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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 Kilgore has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kilgore and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Epolito fails with a takedown attempt.
Epolito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a low kick as Epolito jumps back.
Nice straight punches there by Kilgore. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kilgore.
Epolito throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kilgore.
Kilgore lands with a cross.
Epolito connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Jab from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Epolito plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kilgore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick lands for Kilgore.
Kilgore throws out a leg kick but Epolito moves out of range and Kilgore only half commits.
Epolito looks for the body kick but Kilgore saw that one coming.
Kilgore scores with a punch to the head.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Epolito throws a wild body kick that Kilgore sees coming a mile off.
Epolito defending well as Kilgore loads up on a big left hand.
Kilgore misses with a looping right.
Kilgore lands a jab to the head.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but Epolito checks it.
A jab from Epolito misses.
Epolito's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Epolito throws a low kick but Kilgore avoids it.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Epolito throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Epolito might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kilgore has got the better of the exchanges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epolito thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Epolito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tacitus Kilgore is winning the standup battle so far.
Epolito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Epolito missing with a left hand there. Kilgore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Epolito lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kilgore at a distance.
Epolito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilgore.
Kilgore connects with a body shot that sends Epolito's belly button to the back.
Kilgore ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Epolito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore with the inside leg kick.
Epolito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
Epolito throws a lazy right hand but Kilgore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Epolito throws a body kick that misses.
Kilgore loads up on a big right hand but Epolito slips the punch.
Epolito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epolito digs a good hook to Kilgore's body.
Epolito misses the jab.
Epolito throws the left hand but Kilgore avoids the punch easily.
Kilgore misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Kilgore looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kilgore fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Epolito on the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Kilgore. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kilgore.
Kilgore jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Epolito throws a low kick but Kilgore moves out of range easily.
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilgore chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Epolito throws an overhand right that lands on Kilgore's shoulder, as Kilgore tries to avoid the shot.
Epolito ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore connects with a looping right hand.
Epolito throws out a powerful jab.
Epolito is looking to score with low kicks.
Epolito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kilgore.
Epolito defending well as Kilgore loads up on a big left hand.
Kilgore throws an overhand right that lands on Epolito's shoulder, as Epolito tries to avoid the shot.
Epolito misses with a hook.
Epolito throws a body kick that misses.
Kilgore is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Epolito throws the kick towards the body but Kilgore avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Epolito ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Kilgore takes a swing at Epolito's ribcage but misses.
Kilgore chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Epolito connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Epolito misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Kilgore. That snapped Epolito's head back.
Kilgore throws out a leg kick but Epolito moves out of range and Kilgore only half commits.
Kilgore blocks the body kick.
Kilgore jabs Epolito to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kilgore misses with a hook to the body
and Epolito makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kilgore really felt that one!
A big right from Kilgore misses.
Epolito throws a series of punches but Kilgore moves out of range.
Epolito throws a nice head kick!
Epolito misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Kilgore misses the target.
Kilgore feints and then cracks Epolito's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Epolito down.
Kilgore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epolito.
Epolito swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epolito throws a big shot that misses.
Epolito pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range and Epolito settles back down. #T2#
Nice uppercut there from Kilgore.
Epolito throws a body shot but no joy.
Epolito throws a jab when Kilgore was well out of range.
Kilgore lands with a hook. Epolito tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Epolito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kilgore.
Epolito has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kilgore.
Kilgore tries a low kick but Epolito avoids it.
Epolito is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Epolito fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kilgore checks it well.
A little feinted left hand from Kilgore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Epolito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Epolito.
Epolito on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kilgore loads up on a big right hand but Epolito slips the punch.
Epolito lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kilgore circles away quickly and effectively.
Epolito misses with a hook.
Kilgore throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Kilgore as he connects with a hook.
Kilgore bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Epolito's head.
Epolito sizes up Kilgore with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epolito misses with a head kick.
Kilgore feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
Kilgore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but Epolito moved out of range.
Kilgore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Epolito doesn't seem bothered though.
Kilgore lands a nice leg kick that just misses Epolito's sensitive parts.
Kilgore swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kilgore.
Kilgore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore tests Epolito's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kilgore takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Epolito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Epolito misses with an attempted mid kick.
Epolito throws a body shot but no joy.
Epolito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilgore.
Kilgore digs a good hook to Epolito's body.
Epolito defending well as Kilgore loads up on a big left hand.
Epolito throws out a loose jab but Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Kilgore works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilgore throws the left hand but Epolito avoids the punch easily.
Kilgore scoring well with a low kick there.
Kilgore tests Epolito's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Epolito stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kilgore.
A slow jab from Epolito misses its intended target.
Kilgore scores with a leg kick.
Kilgore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Epolito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Epolito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Epolito on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kilgore. Kilgore obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Epolito.
Epolito tried to score with a low kick but Kilgore checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epolito lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kilgore's sensitive parts.
Epolito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Epolito blocks a leg kick.
Epolito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Epolito looks to land a left hand but Kilgore moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Kilgore lands with a straight right. Epolito didn't see that one coming.
Kilgore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Epolito.
Epolito lands a jab to Kilgore's midsection.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Epolito.
Kilgore throws a body punch but Epolito moves out of range.
Epolito keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Epolito scores with a jab.
Good work by Kilgore as he checks the leg kick.
Epolito moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
Kilgore takes one to the side 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.
Kilgore digs a good body shot into Epolito's ribs.
Kilgore lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epolito pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Epolito misses with a looping right.
Kilgore fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A good leg kick by Epolito.
Kilgore checks the leg kick.#T1#
Kilgore lands a body shot.
Kilgore fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Epolito on the side of the head.
Epolito throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Epolito blocks a jab.
Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Epolito.
Epolito takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Epolito is just out of range.
Epolito looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kilgore lands with an uppercut that bounces Epolito off the cage and back into range.
Epolito has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kilgore.
A swing and a miss from Epolito.
Kilgore moves out of range of the leg kick from Epolito.
Kilgore dips to his left and cracks Epolito with an uppercut!
Epolito throws a big shot that misses.
Kilgore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epolito swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kilgore misses with a low kick.
Kilgore lands a nice leg kick that just misses Epolito's sensitive parts.
Epolito fails to land the takedown.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore cracks Epolito with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Epolito lands a leg kick that knocks Kilgore off balance momentarily.
A low kick from Kilgore misses
and Epolito counters with a good, hard body kick but Kilgore shrugs it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
Epolito throws a nice looking combination but Kilgore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Epolito has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kilgore.
Epolito looks to throw the jab but Kilgore is out of range.
Jab by Kilgore.
No joy there for Epolito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kilgore getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Epolito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epolito misses the shot to the body.
Epolito throws the left hand but Kilgore avoids the punch easily.
Kilgore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A left lands for Epolito.
Kilgore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Epolito jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kilgore moves out of range of the body kick from Epolito.
Epolito throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kilgore thuds his right hand into Epolito's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kilgore lands a leg kick that knocks Epolito off balance momentarily.
Epolito shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kilgore pinned against the cage. Kilgore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kilgore throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kilgore has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kilgore there as he acknowledges the shot.
Epolito on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kilgore. Kilgore obviously looking to wear him down.
Epolito lands a jab to the head.
Epolito scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Epolito moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Epolito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilgore lands a jab to the nose.
Epolito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.#T4#
A big left from Epolito misses.
Kilgore looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epolito swings for the body but Kilgore moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Epolito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilgore connects with a high kick.
Epolito blocks a leg kick.
Kilgore lands with a straight right. Epolito didn't see that one coming.
Epolito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good work by Epolito as he checks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Epolito.
Kilgore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Epolito. Epolito circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kilgore misses with a body kick.
Epolito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Epolito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epolito tries to score with a low kick but Kilgore moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Kilgore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Epolito.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but Epolito sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kilgore moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tacitus Kilgore had his way with Anthony Epolito in that 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Epolito paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Epolito throws a looping overhand right but Kilgore ducks down to avoid it.
Kilgore lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Epolito wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kilgore uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Epolito has time to react.
Kilgore dips to his left and cracks Epolito with an uppercut!
Kilgore misses with a hook. Epolito ducked under it nicely.
Kilgore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Epolito - that will leave a mark!
Nice straight punches there by Epolito. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Epolito.
Epolito finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Epolito blocks a leg kick.
Epolito staying out of range there.
Epolito throws a good cross that connects.
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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilgore moves away.
Kilgore with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Epolito misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Epolito misses with a jab, cross combination.
Epolito drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Epolito throws a hook to the side of Kilgore's head but Kilgore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Epolito takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kilgore takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kilgore digs a good body shot into Epolito's ribs.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the jaw.
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 moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kilgore tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Epolito tries a quick counter leg kick but Kilgore is wise to it.
Nice shot lands for Kilgore.
Kilgore swinging wildly here.
Kilgore lands a nice looking body shot.
Epolito looks to land a right hand but Kilgore moved out of range.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Epolito cracks Kilgore with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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 takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Kilgore walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Epolito avoids the body shot from Kilgore.
Kilgore chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Epolito attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epolito.
Epolito takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but Epolito moved out of range.
Kilgore takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Epolito on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Epolito bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Epolito takes one to the side of the head.
Epolito gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epolito manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Epolito.
Kilgore misses with a hook.
Kilgore misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tacitus Kilgore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Kilgore checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little feinted left hand from Kilgore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Epolito looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilgore is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kilgore.
Epolito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Epolito does no damage.
Kilgore throws out a leg kick but Epolito moves out of range and Kilgore only half commits.
Kilgore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kilgore.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the head.
Kilgore on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kilgore wants to land a leg kick but Epolito is out of range.
Epolito moves out of range of the strikes.
Kilgore lands a nice looking body shot.
Kilgore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kilgore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kilgore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Epolito counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Epolito misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut
and Epolito counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kilgore thinking.
Kilgore slips under a jab.
Kilgore checks the leg kick nicely there.
A quick step to the side and Kilgore tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Epolito.
Epolito misses with an uppercut.
Epolito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kilgore.
A swing and a miss from Kilgore.
Epolito looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anthony Epolito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kilgore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Epolito. Epolito obviously looking to wear him down.
Kilgore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Epolito slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
No joy there for Epolito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epolito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
Kilgore connects with a body shot.
Epolito walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kilgore buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Epolito misses with an uppercut. Kilgore saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tacitus Kilgore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kilgore has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tacitus Kilgore!
Tacitus Kilgore thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Highland 217
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1#
Epolito moves out of range as Luciano strikes.
Epolito feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Epolito looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Luciano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A decent looking cross lands there for Epolito.
Epolito with a jab.
Epolito misses with an uppercut
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Epolito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luciano.
Luciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epolito.
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 Luciano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Luciano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epolito throws an off balance right hand
and Luciano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Epolito thinking.
Epolito misses the shot to the body.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epolito moves away.
Epolito lands with an overhand left.
Luciano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Epolito's jab looks to have found its range, popping Luciano under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Epolito throws a hook but Luciano avoids it easily.#T1#
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but Epolito slips the punch.
A jab from Luciano misses.
Epolito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Luciano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Epolito tried to score with a low kick but Luciano checks it.
Luciano slips under a jab from Epolito.
Epolito throws a low kick but Luciano avoids it.
Luciano drops his hands momentarily and Epolito takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Epolito lands a glancing blow to the side of Luciano's head.
Epolito swings widly with a right hand
enabling Luciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Epolito finds it's target.
Luciano blocks a jab.
Epolito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Epolito misses with a low kick as Luciano jumps back.
A countering left hand to the body from Luciano misses.#T2#
Epolito connects with a single shot there.
Epolito with the inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Epolito.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epolito throws an overhand right that lands on Luciano's shoulder, as Luciano tries to avoid the shot.
Epolito looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Luciano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Epolito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luciano looks to land a combination but Epolito avoids it well.
Luciano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Luciano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Luciano walks forward, straight into a front kick from Epolito.
Nice body punch from Epolito.
A lazy left from Epolito finds it's target.
Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Epolito.#T3#
Epolito with a nice calf kick.
Epolito scores with a body shot.
Epolito scores with a hook.
Epolito scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Epolito darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Luciano throws a looping overhand right but Epolito ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Epolito on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epolito moves away.
Epolito lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Epolito lands a really nice looking cross but Luciano seems unphased.
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but Epolito slips the punch.
Epolito lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Epolito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luciano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Luciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Epolito.
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!
Luciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Epolito looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Luciano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Epolito feints and then cracks Luciano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Luciano down.
Epolito throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epolito throws a hook but Luciano avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Epolito misses the target.
Epolito throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
Luciano throws a right hand that misses
and Epolito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Epolito fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Luciano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Epolito jabs Luciano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epolito scores with a body shot.
Epolito cracks Luciano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A lazy left from Epolito finds it's target.
Epolito is looking to land body kicks.
Luciano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito dominated that round.
That's time! Epolito's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Epolito lands a jab to the head.
Epolito just misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito clobbers Luciano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Luciano swinging wildly here.
It looked like Epolito wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Epolito saw that one coming.
Epolito throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano slips under a jab.
Anthony Epolito is winning the standup battle so far.
Epolito is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Epolito scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano moves out of range as Epolito strikes.
The fighters circling - Epolito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epolito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Luciano might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Epolito has got the better of the exchanges.
Epolito with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Epolito connects with a body shot that sends Luciano's belly button to the back.#T1#
Epolito with the inside leg kick.
Epolito lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luciano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Luciano misses with a hook. Epolito ducked under it nicely.
Luciano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Epolito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luciano can do to turn this around?
Luciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epolito manages to avoid it.
That kick from Epolito tenderised Luciano's leg. Luciano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anthony Epolito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epolito throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
Luciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Epolito throws out the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Epolito darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Epolito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luciano counters with a nice uppercut.
Epolito misses with a straight right.
Epolito lands a lovely overhand right.
Luciano's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Luciano's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epolito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Epolito.
A countering left hand to the body from Luciano misses.#T2#
Epolito connects with a body shot that sends Luciano's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Epolito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epolito connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Luciano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Epolito throws a solid leg kick but Luciano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Epolito.
Epolito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Epolito with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Epolito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Epolito throws a hook but Luciano avoids it easily.
Epolito scores with a jab to the head.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
Epolito misses with a few strikes there.
Epolito comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Luciano misses with a body punch
and Epolito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Epolito connects with a nice looking jab.
Epolito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Luciano in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A jab from Epolito misses.
Epolito connects with a single shot there.
Jab from Epolito.
Epolito lands with an uppercut that bounces Luciano off the cage and back into range.
Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Epolito.
Epolito connects with a looping right hand.
Epolito clobbers Luciano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Luciano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Epolito. Epolito obviously looking to wear him down.
Luciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Epolito stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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 lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Luciano at a distance.
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luciano looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Epolito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luciano moves away.
Luciano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Epolito misses the body punch
and Luciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Epolito tests Luciano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Epolito just misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano throws a hook but Epolito avoids it easily.
Luciano misses with a looping right.
Epolito connects with a looping right hand.
Epolito connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Epolito listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Epolito misses with a leg kick
and Luciano counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Epolito.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Epolito.
Luciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epolito.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Luciano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Luciano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Luciano misses with an uppercut.
Epolito works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Epolito throws a poor cross that misses
and Epolito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Epolito misses.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Luciano slips a jab and a cross from Epolito.
Epolito takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Epolito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Epolito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Luciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Epolito throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Luciano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epolito moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Luciano misses with a looping left.
Epolito pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Epolito lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luciano circles away quickly and effectively.
Epolito tries to score with a low kick but Luciano moves his leg out of the way.
Luciano throws a jab when Epolito was well out of range.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Epolito misses with a hook.
Luciano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Epolito looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Epolito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luciano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Epolito. Those never looked like landing.
Luciano moves out of range of the body kick.
Luciano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Epolito misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Luciano! But no joy.
Luciano just misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Epolito pivots, looking for a leg kick but Luciano is out of range and Epolito settles back down. #T2#
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Epolito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luciano.
Luciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Epolito appears to be looking for a big counter.
Luciano slips a straight right by Epolito.
Luciano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Luciano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Epolito misses with a left hand
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epolito misses with a straight left.
Epolito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epolito throws a series of strikes that have Luciano backpedaling.
Epolito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luciano moves out of range as Epolito strikes.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Epolito.
A nice side step and Luciano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Epolito scores with a nice right hand.
Epolito misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Epolito, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Epolito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epolito does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It seemed like Luciano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A lazy left from Luciano finds it's target.
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but Epolito slips the punch.
Epolito connects with a body shot that sends Luciano's belly button to the back.
Epolito lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Luciano checks a leg kick.
Luciano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Epolito with a body shot.
Luciano misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheers as Epolito lands an impressive looking overhand right. Luciano doesn't seem phased though.
Luciano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Epolito. Epolito obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Epolito keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epolito throws a lazy body kick
and Luciano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Epolito thinking.
Luciano slips under a jab from Epolito.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epolito throws the left hand but Luciano avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Luciano misses.
Luciano sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Epolito misses with a looping right.
Luciano is looking for the big counter here.
Epolito misses with a straight right.
Luciano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Epolito finds it's way round the side to connect with Luciano's head.
Epolito throws a leg kick which misses Luciano's front leg but catches the back leg as Luciano tries to avoid it.
Epolito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epolito jabs Luciano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Epolito throws a half hearted mid kick.
Luciano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Luciano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Epolito throws a hook but Luciano blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Epolito buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luciano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Epolito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Luciano! But no joy.
Epolito misses with the combination.
It seemed like Luciano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Epolito connects with a right hand. Luciano shakes it off.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luciano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Epolito.
Epolito clobbers Luciano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Epolito catches Luciano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Epolito staying out of range there.
A jab from Epolito finds it's way through Luciano's defenses. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Epolito misses the target.
Luciano checks the leg kick.
Epolito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Epolito thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Luciano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Epolito fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Luciano.
Epolito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epolito pivots, looking for a leg kick but Luciano is out of range and Epolito settles back down.
Luciano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epolito moves away.
Epolito is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Epolito misses.
Luciano throws out a counter right but Epolito avoids it with no problem.
Epolito moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Epolito connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Epolito looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Epolito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luciano is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Epolito misses with a wild combination.
Epolito bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Luciano's head.
Epolito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Epolito is just out of range.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
Epolito scores with the left hand. Luciano knows he should have avoided that one.
Epolito catches Luciano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano slips a straight right by Epolito.
Epolito swings widly with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Epolito throws a jab when Luciano was well out of range.
Luciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Epolito.
Epolito lands a nice hook to Luciano's body. Luciano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Luciano throws a body shot but no joy.
Epolito closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circling - Epolito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Epolito.
A jab from Epolito does it's job there.
Luciano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Epolito misses with a series of wild punches.
Luciano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Epolito lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Epolito misses with a hook. Luciano ducked under it nicely.
Epolito throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Luciano looks to land a combination but Epolito avoids it well.
Epolito went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Epolito fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Luciano is out of range.
Epolito throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
Epolito throws a looping overhand right but Luciano ducks down to avoid it.
Luciano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Epolito lands with a thumping leg kick.
Luciano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Epolito with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Epolito misses its intended target.
Epolito throws a leg kick but Luciano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Epolito scores with a jab to the jaw.
Luciano slips under a jab from Epolito.
Epolito loads up on a big right hand but Luciano slips the punch.
Epolito swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Luciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A leg kick checked by Luciano.
A countering left hand to the body from Luciano misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito had his way with Ricky Luciano in that 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
A big right from Epolito misses.
Luciano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Epolito moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Epolito misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Epolito as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Luciano misses.
Epolito throws an off balance right hand
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.
Luciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Epolito.
No joy there for Epolito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luciano 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epolito slips under a jab from Luciano.
Epolito lands with a good body shot.
Epolito scores with a jab to the head.
Luciano just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Epolito lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Epolito misses with a double jab.
Epolito slips a straight right by Luciano.
A good leg kick by Epolito.
Epolito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Epolito.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Epolito.
Luciano is looking for the big counter here.
Epolito lands a body shot.
Luciano takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Epolito connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Epolito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luciano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Epolito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epolito doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano throws a body shot but no joy.
Luciano slips a straight right by Epolito.
Luciano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A left lands for Epolito.
Epolito connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Epolito misses with a hook. Luciano ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epolito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
Epolito throws a right hand that Luciano ducks under and follows up with a left that Luciano also avoids with ease.
Epolito throws a right hand that misses
and Luciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Epolito throws a nice looking combination but Luciano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
Luciano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Epolito throws a right and a left that Luciano avoids nicely.
Luciano misses with a hook.
Luciano misses with a left hand
and Epolito counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T3#
Epolito digs a good body shot into Luciano's ribs.
Epolito throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Epolito.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Epolito misses.
Luciano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Epolito with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Epolito.
A jab from Epolito misses.
Epolito just misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito throws a leg kick which misses Luciano's front leg but catches the back leg as Luciano tries to avoid it.
Epolito takes a swing at Luciano's ribcage but misses.
Epolito misses with a body shot.
Luciano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Epolito throws a hook to the side of Luciano's head but Luciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Luciano throws a right and a left that Epolito avoids nicely.
Epolito misses with an uppercut.
Luciano misses with a straight right.
Luciano slips a straight right by Epolito.
Epolito motions for Luciano to come forward. Epolito throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Epolito just misses with a punch to the body.
Ricky Luciano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Epolito buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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 throws a right hand that misses
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anthony Epolito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Epolito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Epolito, as that shot connected.
Luciano 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.
A bone on bone clash there as Luciano blocks the leg kick.
Epolito misses with a body shot.
Luciano is looking for the big counter here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Epolito!
Anthony Epolito retains his lightweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Anthony Epolito made sure he mentioned Bondi MMA ðŸï¸, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: SYN 940 Maluga vs. Johnson III
Date: Nov 30, 2022

#R1##CL#
Perkele clinches up with Epolito and pushes him back against the cage.
Perkele lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Perkele throws an elbow but misses.
Perkele blocking some punches.
Epolito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epolito misses with some punches.
Epolito lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Epolito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perkele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perkele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Epolito holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Perkele keeps control of Epolito as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Perkele as the two fighters clinch.
Perkele misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Perkele's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short body shot lands from Perkele as the two fighters clinch.
Epolito's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Perkele lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Epolito.
This has been an exciting period of action!
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.
Perkele misses with a jab, cross combination.
Epolito swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Perkele counter with a right hand.
Epolito looks to land a left hand but Perkele moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Perkele throws a looping overhand right but Epolito ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perkele. Epolito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Epolito throws a looping overhand right but Perkele ducks down to avoid it.
Epolito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perkele connects with a solid leg kick.
Epolito avoids the body shot from Perkele.
Epolito cracks a nice hook into Perkele's ribs.
Both fighters circling a little - Epolito finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Perkele looks to score with a jab to the body but Epolito is just out of range.
Epolito throws a body punch but Perkele moves out of range.
Perkele misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Epolito on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perkele. Epolito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Epolito throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Epolito throws a poor cross that misses
and Perkele counters with a nice kick to the body.
Epolito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Epolito throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Perkele slips a straight right by Epolito.
A punch combination from Epolito misses.
Perkele lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epolito tries to land a leg kick but Perkele saw it coming and moves away.
Perkele takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Perkele closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Perkele stalling in the clinch but Epolito improves position.
Perkele avoids the elbow strike from Epolito, against the cage.
Epolito avoiding damage as Perkele throws knees to the body.
A short right from Perkele on the inside.
Epolito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perkele has Epolito pressed against the cage, preventing Epolito from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Epolito struggles to land a body shot inside as Perkele controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Perkele.
A short right from Perkele on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Epolito.
Epolito looking to stall.
Epolito lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Perkele lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Epolito breaks from the clinch.
Epolito misses with a few strikes there.
Perkele throws a body punch but Epolito moves out of range.
Epolito pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Epolito throws the left hand but Perkele avoids the punch easily.
Perkele avoids a kick to the body.
Perkele throws a hook but Epolito avoids it easily.
Perkele chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Perkele attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Epolito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perkele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epolito.
Perkele throws a front kick aimed at Epolito's knee but Epolito avoids it well.
Perkele chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Epolito can pounce on him.
Perkele tests Epolito's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Epolito is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Perkele lands a really nice looking cross but Epolito seems unphased. #T4#
Perkele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perkele misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perkele throws the left hand but Epolito avoids the punch easily.
Perkele cracks Epolito with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Perkele fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Epolito checks it well.
A jab from Epolito misses.
Perkele looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Perkele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epolito changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Epolito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epolito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Perkele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perkele cracks a nice hook into Epolito's ribs.
Epolito with the inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Epolito.
Perkele throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epolito misses with a wild body shot.
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 Ispa Perkele will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Perkele blocks the body kick.
Perkele ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
Perkele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Perkele throws out a loose jab but Epolito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epolito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Epolito. #CL#
Perkele has closed the distance and engaged Epolito in a clinch.
Perkele misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Epolito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Epolito scores with a kick to the body.
Epolito throws a looping overhand right but Perkele ducks down to avoid it.
Epolito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele misses with a wild body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Perkele crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Epolito - the referee stops the clock and Perkele gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Epolito. Perkele manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Epolito throws a leg kick which misses Perkele's front leg but catches the back leg as Perkele tries to avoid it.
Epolito throws out a leg kick but Perkele moves out of range and Epolito only half commits.
Epolito looks to throw the jab but Perkele is out of range. #T1#
Epolito connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Perkele moves out of range as Epolito strikes.#CL#
Perkele has closed the distance and engaged Epolito in a clinch.
Epolito wants to get back to striking at distance but Perkele won't allow it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Perkele just misses with a elbow thrown towards Epolito's brow.
Epolito is trying to maintain a safe position but Perkele gets an underhook and turns Epolito into the cage.
Epolito misses with a punch to the body.
Perkele misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Epolito.
A right hook to the body lands for Perkele.
Epolito takes a shot to the head.
Perkele digs a right hand underneath Epolito's ribcage. Epolito let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Epolito struggles to land a body shot inside as Perkele controls his hands.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Epolito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Perkele tries to land knees in the clinch but Epolito avoids the damage to the body.
Perkele trying to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Epolito misses with a body punch.
Perkele digs a right hand underneath Epolito's ribcage. Epolito let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Epolito is breathing heavily.
Epolito can't find room to land a body shot as Perkele controls the action.
Epolito managing to block the knees to the body from Perkele. #T2##BC#
Perkele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Epolito throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Perkele throws a sloppy head kick and Epolito moves out of range easily.
Perkele takes a swing at Epolito's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkele clobbers Epolito with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Perkele drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Epolito takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Perkele slips a jab from Epolito.
Perkele takes a swing at Epolito's ribcage but misses.
Epolito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkele.
Perkele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Epolito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perkele misses with a hook. Epolito ducked under it nicely.
Perkele throws a low kick but it's checked well by Epolito.
Epolito fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Perkele looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Epolito thows a leg kick but Perkele checks it
and Perkele counters with a nice low kick that buckles Epolito's knee momentarily.
Anthony Epolito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
An inside leg kick from Perkele misses.
Epolito misses with a hook. Perkele ducked under it nicely.
Epolito takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Epolito ducks right into an uppercut from Perkele.
Perkele slips a straight right by Epolito.
The fight stays on the outside here - Perkele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice straight punches there by Perkele. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Perkele.
Epolito throws the left hand but Perkele avoids the punch easily.
Epolito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Epolito misses the jab.
Perkele blocks a jab.
Epolito takes one to the chin there.
Perkele connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Epolito's hands.#T4#
Perkele avoids the body shot from Epolito.
Epolito tries to land a front kick but Perkele steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Perkele is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Epolito takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Perkele - just one landing.
Epolito connects with a leg kick.
Epolito lunges at Perkele with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Perkele's hand.
Epolito scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good exchange - Perkele coming out on top.
Epolito throws a hook but Perkele avoids it easily.
Epolito swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Perkele counters with a nice leg kick.
Epolito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perkele.
Epolito lands a head shot.
Epolito misses the body punch
and Perkele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Epolito checks a leg kick nicely.
Perkele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 Ispa Perkele will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Perkele scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Perkele takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Perkele's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Epolito connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Perkele scrambles back to his feet.
Epolito lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Perkele backs up against the cage.
Epolito misses with a hook.
A jab from Epolito misses.
Perkele misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Epolito.
Epolito goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Epolito will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little feinted left hand from Perkele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Perkele doesn't manage to clinch there - Epolito circles away.
Epolito flicks out a counter leg kick but Perkele steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epolito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Epolito checks a low kick from Perkele.#CL#
Perkele gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Epolito can't find room to land a body shot as Perkele controls the action.
Perkele lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkele scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Epolito throws an elbow that misses.
Perkele lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Epolito breaks the clinch.
Epolito throws a body shot but no joy.
Epolito pivots, looking for a leg kick but Perkele is out of range and Epolito settles back down.
A nice leg kick from Epolito, right into the meat of the thigh.
Perkele blocks a jab.
Perkele thumps Epolito with a low kick.
Epolito throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Perkele to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Perkele.
A combination from Epolito does no damage.
Perkele looks to land a body kick but Epolito moved away.
Perkele throws a lazy right hand but Epolito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Epolito defending well as Perkele loads up on a big left hand.
Perkele cracks Epolito with a good jab.
Epolito throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkele throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Epolito on the side of the head.
Perkele throws a leg kick but Epolito sees it coming and moves out of range.
Epolito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Perkele looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Epolito misses with an uppercut
and Perkele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Epolito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Perkele. Epolito shrugs it off though.
Epolito slips a straight right by Perkele.
Perkele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Epolito looks to land a right hand but Perkele moved out of range.
Perkele loads up on a big right hand but Epolito slips the punch.
Perkele misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jab by Epolito.
Perkele throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Perkele backs off Epolito throws a huge counter combo but Perkele manages to avoid it all.
Perkele scores with a jab to the head.
Perkele blocks a jab.#T3#
Epolito scores with a hook.
Epolito throws a lazy right hand but Perkele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Perkele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Epolito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perkele looks to land a body kick but Epolito moved away.#CL#
Perkele moves into the clinch.#BC#
Perkele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Perkele misses its intended target. #CL#
Epolito gets tackled into the cage by Perkele. Perkele maintains the clinch.
Epolito has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Epolito tries to throw a body punch but Perkele avoids it by throwing Epolito back against the cage.
Epolito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perkele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perkele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Perkele is leaning against Epolito and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Perkele landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Epolito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Perkele works on Epolito's body with a couple of short punches.
Epolito managing to block the knees to the body from Perkele.
Perkele is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A hook to the body from Perkele. #T4#
Perkele tries to work over Epolito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Perkele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkele lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Epolito.
Ispa Perkele has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Perkele scores with a nice hook to the head.
Perkele stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Perkele.
Perkele lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Perkele as the two fighters clinch.
Perkele lands with a short shot to the head.
Perkele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Perkele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Perkele.
Perkele lands a nice elbow.
Perkele presses Epolito against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perkele.
Perkele scores with a shoulder strike.
Perkele crunches a lovely knee into Epolito's ribcage.
A short body shot lands from Perkele as the two fighters clinch.
Perkele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Epolito can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Perkele - that landed with a thud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Perkele clearly takes that 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.#R4#
Perkele lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from Epolito misses.
Perkele staying out of range there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Epolito.
Perkele throws a body shot but no joy.
Perkele lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Epolito at a distance.
Perkele throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Perkele tries to clinch there but Epolito circles away.
Perkele looks to land a right hand but Epolito moved out of range.
Epolito is trying to counter with his kicks.
Epolito misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epolito takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Perkele tries to clinch up but Epolito circles away and keeps his distance.
Epolito misses with an uppercut.
Perkele throws a leg kick which misses Epolito's front leg but catches the back leg as Epolito tries to avoid it.
Epolito wants to land a leg kick but Perkele is out of range. #T1#
Perkele connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Epolito misses with a body kick.
Epolito throws a body kick that misses.
Epolito throws a sloppy body shot
and Perkele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Epolito throws a wild body kick that Perkele sees coming a mile off.
Ispa Perkele is winning the standup battle so far.
Epolito swings for the body but Perkele moves out of range.
Perkele is looking to counter the offense by Epolito and move into the clinch.
Perkele throws a nice inside leg kick.
Epolito smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Perkele checks a low kick from Epolito.
Perkele throws a leg kick but Epolito checks it.
Epolito throws out a counter right but Perkele avoids it with no problem.
Epolito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epolito misses with a wild body shot.
Epolito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Epolito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perkele throws out the jab.
Epolito misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Perkele throws a good cross that connects.
Epolito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epolito misses the shot to the body.
Epolito misses with a low kick as Perkele jumps back.
Perkele slips under a jab from Epolito.
A looping hook to the body misses from Epolito. Perkele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Epolito fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epolito takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Epolito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Epolito takes a jab right on the kisser.
Perkele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good leg kick by Epolito.
Epolito takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Perkele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Perkele throws a half hearted mid kick.
Perkele tries to score with a low kick but Epolito moves his leg out of the way.
Perkele misses with a hook
and Epolito finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Perkele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Epolito smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Epolito throws a body shot but no joy.
Epolito lands a head shot.
Perkele scores with a nice strike.
Perkele slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Epolito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Epolito throws a quick inside leg kick.
Perkele lands with a hook. Epolito tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Perkele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Epolito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perkele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Perkele lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perkele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Perkele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epolito.
Perkele checks the leg kick nicely there.
Epolito misses with a leg kick
and Perkele counters with a nice low kick that buckles Epolito's knee momentarily.
Epolito misses with a hook. Perkele ducked under it nicely.
Epolito misses with a wild body shot.
Perkele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epolito was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkele.
Jab by Perkele.
Perkele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Epolito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perkele tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Perkele staying out of range there.
Good shot there by Perkele.
Epolito gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perkele.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Perkele had his way with Anthony Epolito in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Epolito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Perkele fires out a quick counter leg kick but Epolito just manages to avoid it.
Epolito misses with a low kick as Perkele jumps back.
Some bone on bone action there as Perkele checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Epolito slips under a jab from Perkele.
Epolito's jab looks to have found its range, popping Perkele under the eye.
Epolito walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Epolito misses with a body shot.
Epolito throws the left hand but Perkele avoids the punch easily.
Perkele takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Epolito throws a body punch but Perkele moves out of range.
Perkele feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Epolito.
Epolito misses with a hook. Perkele ducked under it nicely.
Perkele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epolito.
Perkele connects with a nice looking jab.
Perkele connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Perkele 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 Epolito has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Epolito and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Epolito misses with a straight left.
Epolito takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Epolito thows a leg kick but Perkele checks it
and Perkele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Epolito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perkele.
Perkele throwing a counter right hand but Epolito manages to avoid it.
Perkele will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Epolito connects with a leg kick.
Epolito takes a swing at Perkele's ribcage but misses.
Perkele keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Perkele misses its target.
Epolito has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Perkele.
Epolito connects with a right hand. Perkele shakes it off.
Epolito scores with a decent looking hook.
Epolito catches Perkele with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A good leg kick by Epolito.
A looping hook to the body misses from Epolito. Perkele does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Epolito pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Perkele back to the cage. Epolito follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkele lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Perkele throws a right hand that misses
and Epolito connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Perkele misses with a shot to the body
and Epolito counters with a straight right hand.
Epolito throws an overhand right that lands on Perkele's shoulder, as Perkele tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot lands for Perkele.
Perkele looks to land a left hand but Epolito moved out of range nicely.
Epolito misses with a body shot.
A low kick lands for Epolito.
Epolito swings for the body but Perkele moves out of range.
Perkele jabs Epolito right on the nose. Epolito blinks but takes it well.
Epolito misses with a looping right.
Perkele tries to clinch but Epolito is having none of it.
Perkele throws a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Perkele.#T3#
Epolito lands a nice shot to the body.
Perkele connects with a leg kick.
Epolito throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Epolito moves away from the strike by Perkele.
Perkele takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Epolito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perkele.
Epolito misses the shot to the body.
A left and a right from Epolito both land. Nice combination.
Epolito misses with a double jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Perkele darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Epolito misses with a body shot
and Perkele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perkele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Epolito.
Epolito throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkele missing with a left hand there. Epolito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Perkele looks to throw the jab but Epolito is out of range.
Epolito swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Epolito thows a leg kick but Perkele checks it
and Perkele counters with a solid body kick.
Perkele stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Epolito.
A slow jab from Perkele misses its intended target.
Anthony Epolito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Epolito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Epolito wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Perkele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Perkele lands a really nice looking cross but Epolito seems unphased.
Epolito misses with a wild body shot.
Perkele looks to score with a jab to the body but Epolito is just out of range.
Epolito looks to score with a jab to the body but Perkele is just out of range.
Perkele appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ispa Perkele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Epolito misses with a kick to the body.
Perkele slips under a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Epolito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Perkele has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Perkele!
Ispa Perkele retains his lightweight title!
Ispa Perkele thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Highland 203
Date: Oct 30, 2022

#R1#
Epolito swinging wildly here.
San throws an overhand right that lands on Epolito's shoulder, as Epolito tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Epolito on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epolito scores with a jab to the body.
San tests Epolito's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by San. Beautiful body shot.
Epolito drops his hands momentarily and San takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
San takes a body punch but keeps moving.
San listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
San thuds his right hand into Epolito's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epolito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. San sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epolito throws a right hand that misses
and San cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
San looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD#
San lands a big right hand that sends Epolito crashing to the mat! San stays standing though and waves Epolito back to his feet!#ROC#Epolito is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Anthony Epolito has been cut.
Epolito throws a leg kick but San sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like San was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Epolito.
Epolito is still on wobbly legs! Can San finish him?#T1#
Epolito works San's body with a nice hook.
Epolito seems to have recovered his senses.
Epolito slips a straight right by San.
Epolito looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Epolito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from San misses the target.#CL#
San clinches up with Epolito and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Epolito's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Epolito throws an off balance right hand
and Epolito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
San throws a lazy right hand but Epolito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
San ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
San avoids a kick to the body.
San slips under a jab from Epolito.
Epolito throws a leg kick but San sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Epolito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
San throwing a counter right hand but Epolito manages to avoid it.
San throws a hook but Epolito blocks it.
A nice side step and Epolito releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Anthony Epolito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Epolito loads up on a big right hand but San slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from San misses its target.
San ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epolito moves away.
San misses the shot to the body.
Epolito looks to score with a jab to the body but San is just out of range.
San tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epolito throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck San on the side of the head.
San steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Epolito.
A big left from Epolito misses.
Epolito swings for the body but San moves out of range.
Epolito throws a good cross that connects.
San throws out a loose jab but Epolito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epolito works San's body with a nice hook.
San misses with a hook
and Epolito counters with a stiff right hand.
Epolito works over San's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Aiko San has been cut.#T3#
San takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Epolito lands with a thumping leg kick.
San misses with a wild body shot.
Epolito connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big left from San misses.
Epolito swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Epolito misses.
Epolito connects with a body shot that sends San's belly button to the back.
San throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Epolito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
San slips a straight right by Epolito.
San takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Epolito walks into a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts San, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epolito lands a nice looking body kick.#T4#
San slips a straight right by Epolito.
A little feinted left hand from San on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
San moves out of range as Epolito strikes.
San is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A combination from Epolito does no damage.
It looked like San wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
San slips under a jab from Epolito.
San swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fighters circling - San throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epolito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from San.
Epolito connects with a body shot that sends San's belly button to the back.
San slips a jab from Epolito.
Epolito connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epolito misses with a leg kick.
San takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Epolito with a jab.
Epolito cracks San with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anthony Epolito will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Epolito changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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 San has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from San and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Anthony Epolito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
San throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Epolito blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Epolito on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Epolito in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Epolito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San was well out of range. Poor timing from Epolito.
Epolito jabs at San's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Epolito. That snapped San's head back.
Epolito connects with a body shot that sends San's belly button to the back.
San throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Epolito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epolito lands with a good body shot.
Epolito throws a hook but San avoids it easily.
Epolito tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Epolito throws a shot from downtown. San moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - San throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Epolito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Epolito throws a right and a left that both miss.
San avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice leg kick from Epolito, right into the meat of the thigh.
San darts in trying to clinch
and Epolito counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Epolito throws a hook but San blocks it.
San moves away from the strike by Epolito. #CL#
San rushes Epolito and presses him up against the cage.
Epolito blocks a body shot from San.
Epolito lands a shot to the body.
Epolito tries to break free but San pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from San fails to land. #T2#
Epolito is trying to break free.
San throws a head punch that misses.
Epolito lands an uppercut.
Epolito tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and San avoids it.
San tries a body shot but Epolito blocks it.
Epolito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
San misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from San on the inside.
San misses with a short punch on the inside.
San lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Epolito.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
San swings wildly with an uppercut but Epolito uses good head movement to avoid it.
San is working Epolito over against the cage.
Epolito is trying to stall.
Epolito lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Epolito breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Epolito avoids the body shot from San.
San tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epolito was well out of range. Poor timing from San.#T3#
Epolito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from San.
Epolito works San's body with a nice hook.
San moves out of range of the body kick.
Epolito lands with a thumping leg kick.
San scores with a jab to the jaw.
Epolito misses with a low kick as San jumps back.
San throwing a counter right hand but Epolito manages to avoid it.
Epolito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epolito.
San takes one to the chin there.
San slips a jab from Epolito.
Epolito avoids the body shot from San.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Epolito.#T4#
Epolito scores with a kick to the midsection.
Epolito takes a swing at San's ribcage but misses.
San works Epolito's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
San walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
San works Epolito's body with a nice hook.
San takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Epolito lands a jab.
Nice shot by San.
San uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Epolito catches San with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Epolito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San.
San throws a body punch but Epolito moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
San throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
San slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Epolito looks to score with a jab to the body but San is just out of range.
Epolito throws a leg kick but San moved away.
Epolito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San.
Epolito throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent San stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Epolito with a nice calf kick.
Epolito throws a combination that misses
and San counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
San misses with an uppercut. Epolito saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epolito lands with a shot to the body.
San throws a poor cross that misses
and Epolito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Epolito takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
San tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Epolito takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Epolito throws a lazy uppercut
and San counters with a right hand to the body.
San takes a swing at Epolito's ribcage but misses.
Epolito scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Epolito scores with a hook.
Epolito on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
San gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Epolito.
San lands a jab to the nose.
Epolito looks to land a left hand but San moved out of range nicely.
San waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Epolito.
Epolito misses with an uppercut
and San cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
San misses with a wild body shot. #T2##CL#
San closes the distance and clinches.
San softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
San works on Epolito's body with a couple of short punches.
Epolito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
San blocks a body shot from Epolito.
San lands a right hand.
San has Epolito pressed against the cage, preventing Epolito from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
San can't find room to land a body shot as Epolito controls the action.
San lands with a right to the head.
Epolito blocks an uppercut.
Epolito misses with a short punch on the inside.
Epolito prevents a body shot from San.
A short body shot lands from Epolito as the two fighters clinch.
Epolito lands a body punch.
San lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Epolito gets through San's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
San swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epolito will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning San up against the cage.
San struggles to land a body shot inside as Epolito controls his hands. #T3#
Epolito blocks a body shot from San.
San takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Epolito.
San lands with a short head shot on the inside.
San working some nice short punches in the clinch.
San tries to throw a body punch but Epolito avoids it by throwing San back against the cage.
San tries to throw a body punch but Epolito avoids it by throwing San back against the cage. #BC2#
Epolito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
San checks the leg kick.
San looks to clinch
enabling Epolito to counter with a crisp jab.
San is looking to clinch.
A low kick from Epolito is predictable there
and San counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Epolito takes one on the button.#T4#
Epolito connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
San moves into the clinch.
Epolito misses with the head strike.
San lands with a light punch inside.
San blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Epolito misses with a punch to the body.
San misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito blocking some punches.
San prevents a body shot from Epolito.
San misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epolito lands a body shot.
Epolito blocking some punches.
Epolito lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of San backwards.
San misses with the head strike.
Epolito misses with a hook from the clinch.
San blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San lands a left hand that snaps the head of Epolito backwards.
San has a couple of punches blocked by Epolito.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aiko San clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! San's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
San moves away from the strike by Epolito. #CL#
San clinches up against the cage.
Aiko San has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Epolito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San has a couple of punches blocked by Epolito. #BC2#
Epolito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot by San.
Epolito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract San.
San is looking to clinch.
Epolito looks to throw a body kick
and San cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
San keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San misses with a wild body shot.
Epolito loads up on a big right hand but San slips the punch.
San swings widly with a right hand
and Epolito counters with a body kick that stops San in his tracks momentarily.
San bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
San works Epolito's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Epolito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epolito keeps the fight on the outside.
Epolito misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
San clinches up against the cage.
San misses with some punches.
Epolito is working San over against the cage.
Epolito just leaning against San, taking a breather.
San misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Epolito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
San fails in his attempt to clinch.
Epolito dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on San. That did some damage!
San takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
Epolito scores with a jab.
Epolito scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Epolito misses with a hook. San ducked under it nicely.
Epolito bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps San's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
San throws out a loose jab but Epolito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epolito lands a jab-cross combination.
Epolito throws a poor cross that misses
and Epolito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
San walks into a jab.
Epolito tries to score with a low kick but San moves his leg out of the way.
Epolito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
San connects with a body shot.
Epolito is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
San fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
San tries to clinch there but Epolito circles away.
San throws an off balance right hand
enabling Epolito to counter with a crisp jab.
Epolito throws a body punch but San moves out of range.
Epolito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but San manages to avoid it.
Epolito throws a shot from downtown. San moves away and avoids it.
Epolito throws a series of punches but San avoids them all with ease.
San looks to clinch
enabling Epolito to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
San closes the distance and clinches.
Epolito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Epolito.
San fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
San misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Epolito throws a head punch that misses.
Epolito lands with a left to the head.
San struggles to land a body shot inside as Epolito controls his hands.
Epolito working aggressively here.
Epolito blocks an uppercut.
Epolito tries to throw a body punch but San avoids it by throwing Epolito back against the cage.
Epolito tries to circle away but San has him pinned against the cage.
San misses with a body punch.
Epolito has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
San lands a right hand that snaps the head of Epolito backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
San blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San working aggressively here.
San throws a head punch that misses.
San tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Epolito's elbow.
Epolito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Epolito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
San lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Epolito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Epolito lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Epolito stuns San with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
San throws out a loose jab but Epolito uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Epolito.
San is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
San doesn't manage to clinch there - Epolito circles away.
Epolito lands with a good body shot.
San misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epolito lands a really nice looking cross but San seems unphased.
The fighters circling - Epolito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Epolito.
A swing and a miss from San.
Epolito lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
San tries to close the distance and clinch but Epolito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Epolito now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - San looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Epolito scores with a hook to the body. San takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
San tests Epolito's chin there with a solid looking shot.
San tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Epolito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Epolito misses the shot to the body.
Epolito scores with the left hand. San knows he should have avoided that one.
San tries to clinch up but Epolito circles away and keeps his distance.
Epolito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Epolito slips a jab from San.
Aiko San has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Epolito scores with a nice right hand.
Epolito looks to score with a jab to the body but San is just out of range.
Epolito avoids the body shot from San.
Epolito counters with a body kick.
Epolito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but San manages to avoid it.
San drops his hands momentarily and Epolito takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC2#San is rocked!
San swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Epolito throws out a counter right but San avoids it with no problem.
Oh San is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
San fails with an attempt to clinch.
San seems to have got his legs back now.
Epolito throws a sloppy body shot
and San counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
San closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
San tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epolito was well out of range. Poor timing from San.
Epolito misses with an uppercut.
Epolito swats away the attempt to clinch by San.#T3#
San scores with a jab.
Epolito lands a nice looking body shot.
Epolito throws a leg kick that misses.
Epolito avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab by Epolito.
Epolito misses with a jab to the body
and San counters with a straight right hand.
Epolito slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
San lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Epolito throws a left and a right that both miss
and San makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
San misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epolito. #T4#
San moves in looking to clinch but Epolito pushes him off.
San looks to land a left hand but Epolito moved out of range nicely.
San tries to clinch
and Epolito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
San slips a jab and a cross from Epolito.
San was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
San defending well as Epolito loads up on a big left hand.
Epolito lands a lovely overhand right.
Epolito misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting San counter with a right hand.
Anthony Epolito is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Epolito scores with a jab to the jaw.
San tries to clinch up.
Epolito now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jab from San.
Epolito misses with an uppercut
and San counters with a left to the body.
Epolito changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Epolito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Epolito 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Epolito!
Anthony Epolito is the new lightweight champion!
Anthony Epolito managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bondi MMA ðŸï¸, into his post fight interview.

Event: Highland 194
Date: Sep 25, 2022

#R1#
Chavaski shoots for a takedown but Epolito saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Epolito works the jab nicely.
Good work by Chavaski as he checks the leg kick.
Epolito lands a nice shot to the body.
Epolito throws an overhand right that lands on Chavaski's shoulder, as Chavaski tries to avoid the shot.
Chavaski moves out of range of the body kick from Epolito.
Epolito fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Epolito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chavaski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Chavaski closes the distance and clinches.
Chavaski throws a punch but it's blocked by Epolito.
Epolito gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chavaski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavaski wants a takedown but no success here.
Anthony Epolito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remi Chavaski.
Epolito changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chavaski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Epolito walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chavaski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And Chavaski tries to counter it with a takedown but Epolito pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Epolito scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T1#
A jab from Epolito finds it's way through Chavaski's defenses.
Epolito is looking to slow Chavaski down with leg kicks.
Epolito lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Epolito throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chavaski.
Chavaski shoots in for a takedown but Epolito shows good takedown defense.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chavaski.
Epolito throws out a powerful jab.
Epolito swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Chavaski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Epolito has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Chavaski is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epolito is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Epolito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chavaski moves away from the strike by Epolito.
Chavaski feints the counter takedown.
Chavaski checks a low kick from Epolito.
Chavaski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Epolito.#T2#
Chavaski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Epolito missing with a left hand there. Chavaski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chavaski is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A nice leg kick from Epolito, right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Epolito.
Epolito lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chavaski's sensitive parts.
Anthony Epolito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavaski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anthony Epolito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Chavaski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Epolito on his heels. He'll look to pass Epolito's guard now, I'm sure.

Epolito pushes Chavaski off and gets back to his feet.
Chavaski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Epolito tries to avoid it but Chavaski 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 wants to land a leg kick but Chavaski is out of range.
Jab, jab by Epolito - just one landing.
Chavaski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chavaski slips a jab and a cross from Epolito. #T3#
Epolito throws a right and a left that both miss.
Epolito will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chavaski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Epolito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chavaski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chavaski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Epolito throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chavaski on the side of the head.
It looks like Epolito has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Epolito dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chavaski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chavaski walks into a stiff left hand from Epolito.
Epolito throws a sloppy head kick and Chavaski moves out of range easily.
And Chavaski tries to counter it with a takedown but Epolito pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chavaski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Epolito tries a low kick but Chavaski avoids it.
And Chavaski tries to counter it with a takedown but Epolito pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epolito wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Chavaski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Epolito finds it's way round the side to connect with Chavaski's head.
Chavaski moves away from the strike by Epolito.
Chavaski's coach down at Blaze Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chavaski's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chavaski slips a jab and a cross from Epolito.
And Chavaski tries to counter it with a takedown but Epolito pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Epolito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chavaski.#TD2#
Chavaski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Epolito keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Chavaski wants to control but Epolito is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chavaski wants to pass the guard but Epolito is defending well. #SUB2#
Chavaski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Epolito is just riding it out for now. Chavaski eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Chavaski needs to keep his hands up - Epolito had a free shot at his head there.
Epolito dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chavaski. That did some damage!
Epolito connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from Epolito.
Epolito lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Epolito swings for the body but Chavaski moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavaski shoots in but no luck this time.
Epolito lands with an uppercut that bounces Chavaski off the cage and back into range.
Epolito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chavaski feints the counter takedown.
Epolito listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Epolito scores with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Epolito.
Chavaski darts in looking for a takedown but Epolito gets double underhooks and turns Chavaski into the cage.
As Chavaski looks to move away, Epolito throws a big counter combo but Chavaski just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Chavaski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Epolito throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Epolito scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Epolito tenderised Chavaski's leg. Chavaski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Epolito shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chavaski feints the counter takedown.
Epolito misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Epolito.
Epolito displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chavaski.
Anthony Epolito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remi Chavaski.#T2#
Epolito throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chavaski feints the counter takedown.
Epolito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chavaski can do to turn this around?
No joy there for Epolito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Epolito lands with a hook. Chavaski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Epolito stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Epolito wants it to stay on the feet.
Epolito lands a jab.
Epolito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chavaski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epolito wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Anthony Epolito is winning the standup battle so far.
Epolito connects with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Epolito misses.
Epolito misses the jab.
Epolito misses the jab.
Chavaski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A cross from Epolito lands.#T3#
Epolito missing with a left hand there. Chavaski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chavaski feints the counter takedown.
Epolito just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Epolito. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Epolito.
Chavaski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Epolito.
Epolito looks to land a combination but Chavaski avoids it well.
Chavaski feints the counter takedown.
Epolito throws a one two combo.
Nice jab there from Epolito.
Chavaski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Epolito but Epolito pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Epolito throwing a counter right hand but Chavaski manages to avoid it.
Epolito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Epolito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavaski manages to avoid it.
Epolito jabs Chavaski to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Epolito.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epolito loads up on a big right hand but Chavaski slips the punch.#TD2#
Chavaski drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chavaski trying to control the position from guard on top but Epolito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Epolito is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Chavaski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Epolito manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chavaski has Epolito in his guard.#REVR#
Epolito controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Epolito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chavaski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Epolito throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Chavaski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Epolito won't be happy with that.
Epolito tries to improve position but can't.
Epolito is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chavaski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chavaski wants to control but Epolito is keeping him busy.
Epolito is concentrating on defense, preventing Chavaski from advancing position.
Anthony Epolito overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Epolito trying to hold on to Chavaski's head to control him but Chavaski postures up. #SUB2#
Chavaski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Epolito is just riding it out for now. Chavaski eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epolito makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Epolito.#T1#
Chavaski looking to pass the guard. #ES#
Epolito pushes Chavaski off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Epolito leaves Chavaski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Epolito appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Remi Chavaski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chavaski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Epolito circles away.
Epolito throws a body shot but no joy.
Chavaski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Epolito throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Chavaski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Epolito wants to improve his position but Chavaski is controlling well. #T2##SUB2#
Chavaski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chavaski is trying to control the action in half guard but Epolito is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Epolito is looking for a sweep. Chavaski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chavaski trying to control the action but Epolito is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chavaski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Epolito gets full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Chavaski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chavaski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Chavaski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Epolito is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chavaski, into his guard. #REVR#
Epolito tries to stand but Chavaski is controlling from the bottom.
Epolito preventing the sweep. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chavaski being controlled here, momentarily.
Anthony Epolito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Chavaski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Epolito defends well.
Chavaski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Epolito is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Chavaski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Epolito doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Epolito manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Epolito!
Anthony Epolito gave a mention to Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Highland 187
Date: Sep 02, 2022

#R1#
San throws the left hand but Epolito avoids the punch easily.
Epolito lands an overhand right.
Epolito throws a body kick that misses.
San loads up on a big right hand but Epolito slips the punch.
San avoids the body shot from Epolito.
Epolito on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Epolito looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
San avoids the body shot from Epolito.
San swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
San sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Some wild striking there from Epolito.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San throws a poor cross that misses
and Epolito makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Epolito jabs at San's body.
Epolito throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and San cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Epolito scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Epolito bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of San's head.
Epolito on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Epolito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San.
San lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! San crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Epolito - the referee stops the clock and San gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Epolito. San manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Epolito blocks a jab.
San blocks a jab.
Epolito throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little jabbing left from San on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epolito lands with a kick to the ribs.
Epolito displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Anthony Epolito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epolito throws a shot to the body. #T2#
San takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Epolito.
San moves away from the strike by Epolito.
San moves out of range as Epolito strikes.
San lands a really nice looking cross but Epolito seems unphased. #CUT2#It looks like Anthony Epolito has been cut.
San might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Epolito misses the shot to the body.
San on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice body kick from Epolito.
San takes one to the chin there.
San misses the body punch
and Epolito counters with a body kick.
San throws a jab but it's blocked by Epolito.
As San looks to move away, Epolito throws a big counter combo but San just gets out of the way.#T3#
Epolito defending well as San loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Epolito was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from San.
San slips a jab and a cross from Epolito.
Epolito misses with a low kick.
Epolito misses with a kick to the body.
Epolito lands with a kick to the ribs.
San throws an off balance right hand
and Epolito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Epolito lunges at San with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by San's hand.
San walks into a jab.
San takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A head kick misses from Epolito.
San throws out a counter right but Epolito avoids it with no problem.
Epolito scores with a kick to the body.
A cross from Epolito lands.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epolito throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck San on the side of the head.
Epolito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Epolito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
San misses with a straight right.
Epolito is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Epolito jabbing away but nothing is landing.
San scores with a hook.
Epolito walks into a left hand.
San has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Epolito.
Epolito tries to land a front kick but San steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from San on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
San throws a hook to the side of Epolito's head but Epolito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Epolito blocks a jab.
Epolito is looking to counter with a body kick.
San is looking to clinch but Epolito is avoiding it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Epolito's cut.
That's time! Epolito's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Epolito loads up on a big right hand but San slips the punch.
Epolito misses with a kick to the body.
Epolito lands a jab to the head.
San takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Epolito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that San can do to turn this around?
San drops his hands momentarily and Epolito takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
San rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Epolito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
San takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Anthony Epolito is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Epolito misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
San looks to throw the jab but Epolito is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by San as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Epolito looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
San takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
San swings for the body but Epolito moves out of range.
Epolito throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and San counters with a straight right hand.
Epolito defending well as San loads up on a big left hand.
San is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Epolito throws a head kick but San moves out of range.
San lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Epolito at a distance.
A big left from San misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Epolito.
Epolito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Epolito lands with a cross. #T2#
San fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epolito manages to avoid it.
Epolito avoids the body shot from San.
San misses with a shot to the body
and Epolito counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
San waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Epolito.
Epolito looks to land a body kick but San moved away.
Epolito tries a head kick but it misses.
San walks forward, straight into a front kick from Epolito.
Epolito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San.
A solid leg kick lands there for Epolito.
Epolito avoids the body shot from San.
Epolito misses with an uppercut. #T3#
San is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Epolito.
San lunges at Epolito with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Epolito's hand.
Epolito swings away with a leg kick that misses.
San looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
San lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
San rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Epolito counters with a nice uppercut.
Epolito takes one to the chin there.
San wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Epolito throws a head kick that misses.
San appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
San connects with a nice looking jab.
San looks to land a right hand but Epolito moved out of range.
San takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epolito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Epolito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epolito thows a body kick. San tries to catch it but that hurt him.
San misses with a straight left.
San scores with a sloppy right hand. Epolito should have avoided that one.
Epolito fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from San on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epolito's corner calls for a 1-2. Epolito obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
San has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Epolito throws a combination but it was largely blocked by San.
Epolito throws a front kick aimed at San's knee but San avoids it well.
San throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Epolito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epolito misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Epolito's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Epolito takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Epolito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San.
San misses with a body punch
and Epolito counters with a right hand to the body.
Epolito tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Epolito works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Epolito lands a nice shot that snaps San's head back.
Epolito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Epolito throws a body punch but San moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epolito throws a push kick but San slaps the foot to one side.
A little jabbing left from San on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epolito walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
San scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
San throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
San smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Epolito swinging wildly here.
Epolito throws a lazy uppercut
and San cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Epolito misses with an attempted mid kick.
San throws a hook but Epolito avoids it easily.
Epolito throwing a counter right hand but San manages to avoid it.
A jab from Epolito misses.
San changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Epolito scoring well with a low kick there.
San throws a shot from downtown. Epolito moves away and avoids it.
Epolito staying out of range there.#T2#
Epolito misses with a kick to the body.
San looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
San takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
San misses with a straight left.
San takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epolito tries a head kick but it misses.
Epolito takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
San pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Epolito thuds a left hand into San's body.
San misses with a hook
and Epolito counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A cross from San lands.#T3#
San misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Epolito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Epolito closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Epolito fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches San on the side of the head.
San waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Epolito.
Epolito throws the kick towards the body but San avoids it.
San swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
San's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
San misses with a straight right.
Epolito looks to land a right hand but San moved out of range.
Epolito attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
San looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Epolito is looking to land body kicks.
San connects with a single shot there.#T4#
San rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Epolito counter with a right hand.
San throws a body shot but no joy.
San swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
San forces Epolito back against the cage and clinches.
San misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
San doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Epolito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Epolito's elbow.
San misses with a body punch.
San misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from San fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Aiko San just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Anthony Epolito's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4##CL2#
San moves into the clinch.
Epolito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San has a couple of punches blocked by Epolito.
San lands a right hand that snaps the head of Epolito backwards.
San misses with a punch on the inside.
Epolito blocks a body shot from San.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San.
San lands a right hand.
San throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epolito blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San.
San tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from San fails to land. #T1#
San throws a head punch that misses.
Epolito prevents a body shot from San.
San fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Epolito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from San fails to land.
Epolito tries to break the clinch but San is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from San fails to land.
San lands a body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Epolito's face as he tries to break the clinch.
San throws a head punch that misses.
San misses with a hook to the ribs.
San lands with a short head shot on the inside.
San lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2##BC#
Epolito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Epolito defending well as San loads up on a big left hand.
Good leg kick by Epolito.
San throws a lazy uppercut
and Epolito counters with a left to the body.
San takes a swing at Epolito's ribcage but misses.
San lands a glancing blow to the side of Epolito's head.#CL2#
San has Epolito up against the cage in a 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 blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Epolito.
San throws a head punch that misses.
San throws a punch but it's blocked by Epolito. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Epolito. #BC#
Epolito's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Epolito lands a nice shot to the body.
Epolito throws a half hearted mid kick.
Epolito takes a swing at San's ribcage but misses.
Epolito lands a nice looking kick to the body. San takes a step back to recover.
Epolito connects with a single shot there.
San rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Epolito makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Epolito swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by San.
Epolito misses with a leg kick.
San looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
San misses with an uppercut
and Epolito connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Epolito dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on San. That did some damage!
San scores with a shot to the body.
Epolito cracks San with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epolito throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Epolito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San was well out of range. Poor timing from Epolito.
San lands a body shot.
San gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
San scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aiko San dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Epolito's cut.
That's time! Epolito's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Epolito on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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 scoring well with a low kick there.
Epolito misses the jab.
San is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Epolito throws a combination but it was largely blocked by San.
Epolito lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Epolito doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circle momentarily. San darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Epolito scores with a hook to the body. San takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Epolito dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Epolito tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and San releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
San rushes Epolito and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Epolito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San lands a hook to the side of the head.
Epolito blocks a body shot from San.
San throws a punch but it's blocked by Epolito.
San struggles to land a body shot inside as Epolito controls his hands.
Epolito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from San.
A head punch on the inside from San fails to land.
San lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
San swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San misses with the head strike.
Epolito's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Epolito's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Epolito misses with a leg kick
and San counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epolito swings widly with a right hand
enabling San to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Epolito is rocked!
Epolito connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oh Epolito is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Epolito misses with a head kick.
Epolito has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Epolito there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big right from Epolito misses. #T3#
Epolito takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Epolito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as San throws out the jab.
Epolito seems to have got his legs back now.
San tries to clinch there but Epolito circles away.
San tries to close the distance and clinch up but Epolito swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
San moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from San on the inside.
San lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
San tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Epolito wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Epolito wants to break free but San has control.
A short right from San on the inside. #T4#
Epolito has San pushed against the cage.
San is leaning against Epolito and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
San tries to throw a body punch but Epolito avoids it by throwing San back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from San fails to land.
Epolito blocks a body shot from San.
A short left from San.
San working aggressively here.
Epolito is trying to break the clinch but San has him pressed against the cage.
San misses with a short punch on the inside.
San prevents Epolito from breaking the clinch.
San swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epolito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aiko San comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think San 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aiko San!
Aiko San is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Aiko San thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 183
Date: Aug 12, 2022

#R1#
Cartwright throws a lazy uppercut
and Cartwright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cartwright throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cartwright scores with a body shot.
Cartwright attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cartwright lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Anthony Epolito has been cut.
Epolito takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cartwright takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A low kick from Cartwright misses
and Epolito counters with a leg kick.
Epolito moves away from the strike by Cartwright.
Epolito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cartwright.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epolito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartwright throws a lazy body kick
and Epolito counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Cartwright misses.
Cartwright throws a series of punches but Epolito moves out of range.
Epolito feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cartwright checks a leg kick.
Cartwright is looking to score with low kicks.
Cartwright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epolito manages to avoid it.#T1#
Cartwright walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Epolito throws out a loose jab but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epolito looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Epolito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cartwright looks to score with a jab to the body but Epolito is just out of range.
Cartwright throws a nice looking combination but Epolito bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Epolito gets a clinch. #BC#
Epolito breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Epolito works the jab nicely.
Epolito throws out a loose jab but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epolito with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cartwright swings for the body but Epolito moves out of range.
Epolito works Cartwright's body with a nice hook.
Cartwright avoids the body shot from Epolito.
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!
Cartwright throws a body punch but Epolito moves out of range.
Cartwright misses with a jab to the body
and Epolito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Cartwright. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Epolito fails to land the takedown.
Cartwright throws out a counter right but Epolito avoids it with no problem.
Epolito on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Epolito uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cartwright has time to react.#ROC#Cartwright is rocked!
Cartwright swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Epolito.
Cartwright throws a jab when Epolito was well out of range.
Epolito swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Epolito doesn't manage to clinch there - Cartwright circles away.
Epolito tries a head kick but it misses.
Cartwright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cartwright does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cartwright lands with an uppercut that bounces Epolito off the cage and back into range.
Epolito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cartwright looks to land a body kick but Epolito moved away.
Epolito avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Epolito throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Epolito blocks a jab.
Epolito is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Cartwright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epolito.
Epolito takes a swing at Cartwright's ribcage but misses.
Epolito scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Epolito blocks a jab.
Cartwright blocks a head kick by Epolito.
Punchy Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epolito misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Epolito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Epolito fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cartwright checks it well.
Cartwright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Epolito.
Cartwright lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cartwright swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cartwright throws a body shot but no joy.
Cartwright misses with a combination
enabling Epolito to counter with a crisp jab.
Cartwright misses with a wild body shot.
Cartwright falls off balance throwing a combination
and Epolito counters with a left and a right that stings Cartwright.
Cartwright is still on wobbly legs! Can Epolito finish him?#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Epolito.
Cartwright takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Epolito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cartwright.
Cartwright throws a sloppy head kick and Epolito moves out of range easily.
Cartwright seems to have recovered his senses.
A jab from Epolito does it's job there.
Cartwright scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Epolito connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Epolito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Epolito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cartwright.
Epolito appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Epolito scores with a jab. Cartwright acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cartwright throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cartwright keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Epolito listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Epolito throws the left hand but Cartwright avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Epolito'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.#R2#
and Epolito counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Cartwright! He's just covering up as Epolito starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Epolito!
Anthony Epolito retains his lightweight title!
Anthony Epolito made sure to mention his sponsor, The Dirty Needle Project in his post fight interview.

Event: Highland 175
Date: Jul 15, 2022

#R1#
Kamogawa throws an off balance right hand
and Epolito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Epolito moves out of range as Kamogawa strikes.
A little jabbing left from Epolito on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Kamogawa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kamogawa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Epolito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Epolito lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Epolito lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kamogawa misses with a body shot
letting Epolito counter with a right hand.
Kamogawa throws a big shot that misses.
Kamogawa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kamogawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Epolito ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamogawa misses with a hook. Epolito ducked under it nicely.
Epolito is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kamogawa with a body shot.
Kamogawa cracks Epolito with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Epolito explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Epolito paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kamogawa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Epolito counters with a stiff right hand.
Kamogawa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Epolito counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Epolito.#ROC2#Kamogawa is rocked!
Jab by Epolito.
Oh Kamogawa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Epolito connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Kamogawa out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Epolito! Anthony Epolito retains his lightweight title!
Anthony Epolito managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HELLBENT, into his post fight interview.

Event: Highland 170
Date: Jun 24, 2022

#R1#
Ries checks a leg kick.
Ries looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ries misses with a looping left.
Epolito is looking to counter punch.
Eric Ries seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epolito throws a leg kick but Ries sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ries doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A punch combination from Epolito misses.
Ries throws a sloppy head kick and Epolito moves out of range easily.
Epolito scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ries in his tracks.
Epolito throws a body shot but no joy.
Ries throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been informed that Ries 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.
The fighters circling - Epolito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epolito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ries.
Epolito darts in trying to clinch
and Ries counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ries throws the left hand but Epolito avoids the punch easily.
Epolito tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Ries was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ries lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ries misses with a low kick.
Ries throws a body punch but Epolito moves out of range. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Ries.
Epolito smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Epolito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Ries on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epolito keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Epolito cracks Ries with a good jab.
Eric Ries is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ries. Epolito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Epolito is looking for a counter combo.
Epolito definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Epolito jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Epolito.
Ries tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epolito was well out of range. Poor timing from Ries.
Ries swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Epolito has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Ries manages to break the clinch.
Ries fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Epolito looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ries gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Epolito counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Epolito.
Epolito throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ries appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Ries ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epolito moves away.
A head kick misses from Ries.
Epolito works Ries's body with a nice hook.
Ries keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ries throws a chopping leg kick but Epolito manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ries 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.
Ries just misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ries just manages to avoid it.
Ries scores with a body shot.
Ries tried to score with a low kick but Epolito checks it.
Epolito throwing a counter right hand but Ries manages to avoid it.
Epolito lands with a straight right. Ries didn't see that one coming.
Epolito has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Epolito there as he acknowledges the shot.
Epolito misses with a hook to the body
and Ries counters with a head kick. That will keep Epolito thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Epolito avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ries misses with a head kick.
Epolito fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ries checks it well.
Epolito will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Epolito attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ries scoring well with a low kick there.
Epolito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ries misses with a body shot
letting Epolito counter with a right hand.
Ries tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ries ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Epolito is looking to score with low kicks.
Epolito fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ries throws a body kick that misses
enabling Epolito to counter with a crisp jab.
Ries is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Epolito rather than just go for the knockout.
Epolito throws an overhand right that lands on Ries's shoulder, as Ries tries to avoid the shot.
Ries doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Epolito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Epolito keeps Ries at a distance using the push kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ries.
Ries fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Epolito looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epolito lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Epolito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epolito shoots in for a takedown but Ries shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ries avoids the body shot from Epolito.
A chopping leg kick lands by Epolito.
Epolito is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ries on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ries avoids the body shot from Epolito.
Ries flicks out a counter leg kick but Epolito steps away.
Ries lands a right hook to the body.
Ries dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Epolito. That did some damage!
Epolito throws a jab when Ries was well out of range.
Epolito slips a jab from Ries.
Epolito is looking to counter punch.
Ries throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Epolito on the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Epolito.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epolito takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Epolito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ries.
Ries swings for the body but Epolito moves out of range.
Ries throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Epolito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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 Anthony Epolito will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Nice shot by Epolito.
Ries shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ries. Epolito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Epolito throwing a counter right hand but Ries manages to avoid it.
Ries scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Epolito moves in looking to clinch but Ries pushes him off.
Epolito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epolito throws a leg kick that misses.
Epolito looks to throw the jab but Ries is out of range.
Ries throws a big shot that misses.
Ries looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Epolito scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ries blocks a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Ries 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Anthony Epolito is winning the standup battle so far.
Ries misses with a double jab.
Ries tries to work over Epolito's front leg with a kick but Epolito checks it.
Epolito is looking to counter punch.
Epolito connects with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epolito jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Ries scores with the left hand. Epolito knows he should have avoided that one.
Ries lands a nice hook to Epolito's body. Epolito takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ries 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 Epolito has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Epolito and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Epolito misses with a hook.
Ries takes a swing at Epolito's ribcage but misses.
Epolito scores with the left hand. Ries knows he should have avoided that one.
Epolito moves out of range as Ries strikes.
Ries darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ries walks into a left hand.
Ries ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epolito moves away.
Ries tries to move into range but Epolito moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ries tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epolito was well out of range. Poor timing from Ries.
Epolito is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Epolito throws a leg kick
and Ries counters with a left to the body.
Ries steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Epolito.
Ries moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ries circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ries shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ries throws a body punch but Epolito moves out of range.
It looked like Epolito wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ries misses with a head kick.
Epolito with the inside leg kick.
Ries throws a lazy right hand but Epolito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Epolito. That snapped Ries's head back.
Ries swats away the attempt to clinch by Epolito.
Ries walks into a stiff left hand from Epolito.
Ries takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Epolito on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Epolito throws a leg kick but Ries sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ries throws a counter combo.
Epolito throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ries lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Epolito fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ries looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Epolito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Ries does no damage.
A nice leg kick from Epolito, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ries works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Epolito throws a solid leg kick but Ries takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Epolito.
A punch lands to the side of Epolito 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Epolito scores with a spinning back kick!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ries crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Epolito - the referee stops the clock and Ries gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Epolito. Ries manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Epolito thows a leg kick but Ries checks it
and Ries counters with a straight right hand.
Epolito shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ries pinned against the cage. Ries gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ries misses the body punch
and Epolito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ries steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Epolito.#T4#
Epolito throws a jab but it's blocked by Ries.
Epolito lands the left hand.#CL#
Epolito closes the distance and pushes Ries back into the cage.#BC#
Epolito breaks the clinch.
Ries just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Epolito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epolito is looking to clinch but Ries is avoiding it.
Epolito throws a looping overhand right but Ries ducks down to avoid it.
Epolito with a jab.
A nice leg kick from Ries, right into the meat of the thigh.
Epolito smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ries moves out of range as Epolito strikes.
Ries circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ries has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Epolito checks a leg kick.
Epolito throws a front kick aimed at Ries's knee but Ries avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Ries scores with a jab.
Ries on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ries misses with a wild body shot.
Ries misses with a wild body shot.
Ries is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Epolito.
Epolito swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ries checks a leg kick nicely.
Epolito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ries misses with a wild body shot.
Epolito throws the left hand but Ries avoids the punch easily.
Ries looks to score with a jab to the body but Epolito is just out of range.
Epolito throws a sloppy head kick and Ries moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epolito throws a series of punches but Ries avoids them all with ease.
Ries lands a nice hook to Epolito's body. Epolito takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ries swings for the body but Epolito moves out of range.
Ries moves away from the strike by Epolito.
Ries lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Ries looks to score with a jab to the body but Epolito is just out of range.
Epolito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ries.
Epolito bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ries's head backwards.
Epolito connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ries lands a nice looking body shot.
Ries swats away the attempt to clinch by Epolito.
Epolito has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ries.
Ries misses with a wild body shot.
Epolito clobbers Ries with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ries throws a leg kick but Epolito moved away.
Ries keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epolito.
A punch combination from Epolito misses.
Ries throws a push kick but Epolito slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Ries lands a nice shot to the body.
Good shot there by Epolito.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ries throws a sloppy body shot
and Epolito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ries walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Epolito checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Epolito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ries scores with a nice right hand.
A big left from Ries misses.
Ries throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ries thows a left - swing and a miss!
Epolito connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ries staying out of range there.
Ries fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Epolito checks it well.
Ries misses with a looping left.
Epolito lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ries at a distance.
Ries misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Epolito works the jab nicely.
The fighters circling - Ries throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ries slips a straight right by Epolito.
Epolito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ries.
Epolito misses with a wild body shot.
Epolito throws a right hand that misses
and Ries counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ries tries to score with a low kick but Epolito moves his leg out of the way.
Ries avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Epolito throws a low kick but Ries moves out of range easily.
Epolito thumps Ries with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Epolito.
Epolito throws a front kick aimed at Ries's knee but Ries avoids it well.
Ries looks to score with a jab to the body but Epolito is just out of range.#T4#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Epolito!
Epolito throws a front kick that sends Ries stumbling back into the cage.
Ries misses with a shot to the body
and Epolito counters with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epolito ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ries scores with a sloppy right hand. Epolito should have avoided that one.
Ries's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ries ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ries cracks Epolito with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ries throws out a powerful jab.
Epolito misses with a few strikes there.
Epolito scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Epolito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ries moves away.
Epolito misses with a looping left.
Ries is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Epolito with a body shot.
Ries throws a leg kick that is checked
and Epolito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ries misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Ries misses with a body shot.
Ries fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ries misses with a wild body shot.
Epolito misses with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Epolito, as that shot connected.
Ries throws a predictable looking body shot
and Epolito counters with a two punch combo.
Ries slips a jab from Epolito.
Ries fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epolito manages to avoid it.
A big left from Epolito misses.
Epolito scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #ROC#Ries is rocked!
Epolito cracks Ries with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Ries falls to his knees and Epolito 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 0:46 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Epolito!
Anthony Epolito retains his lightweight title!
Anthony Epolito managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HELLBENT, into his post fight interview.

Event: Highland 163
Date: May 27, 2022

#R1#
Epolito with a jab.
A jab from Epolito finds it's way through Ramirez's defenses.
Epolito misses with a wild combination.
Ramirez walks into a jab.
Ramirez fails to land the takedown.
Ramirez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Epolito lands with an uppercut that bounces Ramirez off the cage and back into range.
Ramirez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#Ramirez is rocked!
Epolito thumps Ramirez with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Epolito definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Epolito misses.
Epolito Throws a clean left jab. Epolito Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Ramirez's chin! Ramirez crumbles to the ground and Epolito follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Epolito!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anthony Epolito!
Anthony Epolito retains his lightweight title!
Anthony Epolito really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that The Dirty Needle Project logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Richard Ramirez spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll end you!'.

Event: Highland 158
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
Hoca takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hoca avoids the body shot from Epolito.
Epolito looks to land a body kick but Hoca moved away.
Epolito throws a lazy body kick
and Hoca counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoca throws a looping overhand right but Epolito ducks down to avoid it.
Hoca blocks the body kick.
Epolito misses with a double jab
and Hoca counters with a one-two to the body.
Epolito throws a nice outside leg kick.
Epolito keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Epolito throws a lazy right hand but Hoca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Epolito gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epolito uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Epolito definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Epolito blocks a jab.
Epolito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoca takes a swing at Epolito's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Epolito needs to keep his hands up - Hoca had a free shot at his head there.
Epolito bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A jab from Hoca misses.
Epolito feinted with a counter takedown.
Epolito scores with a decent looking hook.
Anthony Epolito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epolito connects with a nice looking jab.
Epolito lunges at Hoca with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hoca's hand.
Hoca just misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito pushes Hoca away with a front kick.
Donk. Epolito catches Hoca right on the button with a cross.
Hoca chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Epolito can pounce on him.
Hoca moves out of range of the body kick from Epolito.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epolito with a nice cross.
Epolito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoca looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Epolito sizes up Hoca with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Epolito misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoca! But no joy.
Hoca misses with a wild combination. #T2#
A jab lands there for Epolito.
Epolito staying out of range there.
Epolito scores with the left hand. Hoca knows he should have avoided that one.
Epolito chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD#
Epolito shoots in and bounces Hoca off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Epolito seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Epolito accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Epolito 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.
Epolito controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Epolito postures up.
Hoca keeping moving, preventing Epolito from controlling successfully.
Hoca looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoca, not yet.
Hoca utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Epolito postures up in Hoca's guard and throws a big left but Hoca blocks it.
Hoca 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.
Hoca utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hoca really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Epolito. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Epolito loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Epolito trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Epolito in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hoca keeping moving, preventing Epolito from controlling successfully.
Hoca utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Epolito throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Epolito throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hoca works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Epolito throwing strikes but missing.
Epolito throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Epolito passes into half guard.
Epolito throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Epolito wants to pass the guard but Hoca is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Epolito swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Epolito throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Epolito throws a leg kick but Hoca sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hoca doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Epolito walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hoca takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A left lands for Epolito.
Epolito works Hoca's body with a nice hook.
Epolito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Epolito misses with a looping right.
Epolito throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hoca misses with a hook. Epolito ducked under it nicely.
Epolito swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hoca might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoca misses the target.
Epolito moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoca slips under a jab.
Epolito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Epolito cracks Hoca with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hoca takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Epolito will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Epolito scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hoca misses with a body shot.
Epolito explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Epolito.
Epolito uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hoca has time to react.
Hoca takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epolito misses with a takedown
and Hoca counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Epolito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoca looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hoca connects with a single shot there.
Epolito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoca can do to turn this around?#T2#
Epolito fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hoca.
Hoca misses with an uppercut. Epolito saw that one coming.
Epolito attempts a counter takedown but Hoca avoids it well and moves away.
Hoca misses with a straight right.
Epolito misses the shot to the body.
Hoca avoids a kick to the body.
Hoca takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hoca walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hoca throws an overhand right that lands on Epolito's shoulder, as Epolito tries to avoid the shot.
Hoca drops his hands momentarily and Epolito takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Epolito scores with the left hand. Hoca knows he should have avoided that one.
Hoca takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Epolito scores with a kick to the body.
Epolito throws a wild body kick that Hoca sees coming a mile off.
Hoca drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Epolito throws out a powerful jab.
Hoca on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A shot to the body from Epolito misses
and Hoca counters with a one-two to the body.
Epolito looks to land a right hand but Hoca moved out of range.
It seemed like Hoca was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Epolito throws a big shot that misses.
Anthony Epolito is winning the standup battle so far.
Epolito fakes the leg kick and cracks Hoca in the body.
Hoca swings for the body but Epolito moves out of range.
Hoca throws an overhand right that lands on Epolito's shoulder, as Epolito tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheers as Epolito lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hoca doesn't seem phased though.
Epolito throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoca slips under a jab.
Epolito misses with a head kick.
Hoca looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoca connects with a good right hand that stumbles Epolito. Epolito circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Epolito throws a hook to the side of Hoca's head but Hoca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoca let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Epolito throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hoca's waist but Hoca gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Epolito off to one side.
Epolito shoots in looking for a takedown but Hoca manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Epolito's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Epolito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoca takes a jab right on the kisser.
Necmettin Hoca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Epolito.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Epolito.
Hoca defending well as Epolito loads up on a big left hand.
Hoca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epolito.
Epolito throws a sloppy body shot
and Hoca counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoca's jab looks to have found its range, popping Epolito under the eye.
Epolito misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epolito lands a glancing blow to the side of Hoca's head.
Epolito's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hoca under the eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Hoca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Epolito slips under a jab from Hoca.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hoca crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Epolito - the referee stops the clock and Hoca gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Epolito. Hoca manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hoca fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Epolito looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hoca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Epolito throws a head kick but Hoca moves out of range.
Epolito scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Epolito misses with a wild body shot.
Hoca scores with a nice right hand.
Epolito connects with a body shot that sends Hoca's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoca keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hoca throws a shot from downtown. Epolito moves away and avoids it.
Epolito lands the left hand.
Epolito misses the jab.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Hoca. Beautiful body shot.
Epolito takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Epolito. Hoca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoca moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hoca has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Epolito.
Epolito lands a jab to Hoca's midsection.
Hoca takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hoca throws the left hand but Epolito avoids the punch easily.
Epolito thuds his shin into the meat of Hoca's side.
Hoca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epolito.
A little jabbing left from Hoca on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hoca lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Epolito throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoca! But no joy.
Hoca walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right-left combo lands from Epolito.
Hoca moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Epolito connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Epolito defending well as Hoca loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hoca.
Epolito misses with a kick to the body
and Hoca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick from Epolito lands but Hoca takes it in his stride.
Epolito tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hoca sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Epolito somewhat.
Hoca has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoca there as he acknowledges the shot.
Epolito jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Epolito slips under a jab.#T3#
Epolito tries to land a front kick but Hoca steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slow jab from Hoca misses its intended target.
Epolito loads up on a big right hand but Hoca slips the punch.
Epolito throws an off balance right hand
and Hoca counters with a straight right hand.
Epolito lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Epolito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Epolito finds it's way through Hoca's defenses.
Hoca jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoca. Epolito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Epolito takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Epolito scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Epolito tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hoca defends well and Epolito ends up having to push Hoca into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hoca swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Epolito. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Hoca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Epolito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epolito lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoca circles away quickly and effectively.
Hoca swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoca doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hoca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoca takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hoca misses with an uppercut. Epolito saw that one coming.
Epolito digs a good body shot into Hoca's ribs.
Epolito throws a sloppy head kick and Hoca moves out of range easily.
Hoca just misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito misses with a jab, cross combination.
Epolito lands with a kick to the temple. Hoca shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Epolito scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A left lands for Hoca.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoca moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Epolito scores with a jab to the head.
Epolito scores with a nice right hand.
Hoca takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Epolito catches Hoca with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice body punch from Epolito.
Hoca has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Epolito throws a sloppy head kick
and Hoca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoca's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Epolito falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hoca counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Epolito throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Hoca to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoca looks to throw the jab but Epolito is out of range.
Epolito misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hoca looks to land a left hand but Epolito moved out of range nicely.
Hoca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoca appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Hoca looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoca avoids the head kick by Epolito.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Epolito.
Epolito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut there from Epolito.
Epolito goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hoca takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hoca just misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoca on the side of the head.
Epolito scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good standup being displayed there by Hoca as he connects with a hook.
Epolito connects with a jab.
Hoca connects with the punch.
Hoca throws the left hand but Epolito avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Hoca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epolito was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoca.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epolito throws a head kick that misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Epolito or perhaps it was just good defense by Hoca, which made it look bad.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hoca.
Epolito throws a front kick that sends Hoca stumbling back into the cage.
Epolito lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Hoca as he connects with a hook.
Hoca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epolito.
Hoca takes a swing at Epolito's ribcage but misses.
Epolito appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Epolito - that will leave a mark!
Epolito scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Epolito fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Epolito misses with a combination
and Hoca counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Epolito throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoca! But no joy.
Hoca takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A punch combination from Epolito misses.
Hoca appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Epolito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Epolito misses with the body kick
and Hoca counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Epolito swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hoca to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Epolito does no damage.
Hoca jabs Epolito right on the nose. Epolito blinks but takes it well.
Hoca blocks the body kick.
Hoca blocks a jab.#T4#
Hoca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epolito.
It looked like Epolito was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hoca.
Nice defenses there by Epolito.
Epolito swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epolito fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Epolito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoca ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Epolito lands a head kick. Hoca smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Epolito looks for the body kick but Hoca saw that one coming.
Epolito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Epolito lands with a nice combination. Hoca backs away looking to recover.
Hoca dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Epolito throws a wild body kick that Hoca sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Hoca was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hoca lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Anthony Epolito will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Hoca just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoca throws the left hand but Epolito avoids the punch easily.
Hoca missing with a left hand there. Epolito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hoca is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Epolito jabs Hoca to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Epolito takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hoca cracks Epolito with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Epolito looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoca is just out of range.
Epolito scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epolito throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoca looks to land a left hand but Epolito moved out of range nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Epolito.
Epolito avoids the body shot from Hoca.
Good shot there by Epolito.#T1#
Hoca takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Epolito looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hoca now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hoca misses with a jab to the body
and Epolito counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Epolito scores with a jab to the body.
Epolito lands an overhand right.
Hoca takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hoca looks to land a left hand but Epolito moved out of range nicely.
Epolito looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Epolito avoids the body shot from Hoca.
Epolito connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Epolito looks to land a body kick but Hoca moved away.
Hoca lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Epolito circles away quickly and effectively.
Hoca throws the left hand but Epolito avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Epolito lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epolito throws a right hand that Hoca ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoca also avoids with ease.
Epolito lands with a good body shot.
Epolito lands with a nice body punch.
Epolito lands with a right hand.
Epolito misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hoca is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Epolito with a body shot.
Epolito uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hoca has time to react.
Hoca throws a shot from downtown. Epolito moves away and avoids it.
Epolito scores with a decent looking hook.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Epolito.
Epolito scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Necmettin Hoca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoca needs to keep his hands up - Epolito had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Epolito thows a body kick. Hoca tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Epolito. Hoca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoca blocks a head kick by Epolito.
Hoca looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Epolito connects with the punch.
Hoca sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Epolito pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Epolito lands with a straight right. Hoca didn't see that one coming.
Epolito lands a nice shot to the body.
Hoca throws a lazy right hand but Epolito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Epolito misses with the combination.
Hoca avoids a kick to the body.
Epolito goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T4#
Epolito tries to land a leg kick but Hoca saw it coming and moves away.
Epolito getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epolito is looking to land body kicks.
Hoca looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hoca throws a shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Epolito tries to bum rush Hoca with a series of wild strikes but Hoca uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoca misses with a body shot.
Hoca avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anthony Epolito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoca blocks the body kick.
Epolito with a jab.
Hoca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Epolito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epolito throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hoca.
Epolito moves into range and connects with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Epolito!
Anthony Epolito retains his lightweight title!
Anthony Epolito really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KOMBAT KLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Highland 153
Date: Apr 15, 2022

#R1#
Epolito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Green with the counter takedown but Epolito avoids it easily.
Epolito throws a solid leg kick but Green takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Epolito.
Epolito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Green blocks the leg kick.
Epolito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Epolito.
Epolito fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Green on the side of the head.
Green takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've been told by Epolito's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Green throws the left hand but Epolito avoids the punch easily.
Epolito fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Green checks it well.
Epolito lands a nice looking body shot.
Green throws a jab when Epolito was well out of range.
Epolito throws a hook but Green blocks it.
Anthony Epolito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epolito avoids the head kick by Green.
Green moves out of range of the strikes.
Green shoots in but no luck this time.
Epolito throws a chopping leg kick but Green manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Green defending well as Epolito loads up on a big left hand.
Green with the counter takedown but Epolito avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Epolito.
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 Green has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Green and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Epolito listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Green blocks a low kick nicely.
Epolito throws a nice looking combination but Green bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Epolito pushes Green up against the cage in a clinch.
Epolito throws a head punch that misses.
Green throws a knee to the head but misses.
Green struggles to land a body shot inside as Epolito controls his hands.
Green misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Epolito's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Green will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Green keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Epolito closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Epolito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Epolito lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Epolito fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Green is looking to score with low kicks.#TD2#
Green drives through with a takedown into Epolito's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epolito is pulling down on Green's head. It's preventing any offense from Green, at least for the moment.#T2#
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Epolito wants to sweep here but Green controlling him for the moment.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Epolito can't keep his opponent in guard - Green advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Green trying to control the action but Epolito is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Green is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Epolito doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Green. #T3##SUB2#
Green is looking for a kimura but Epolito is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Green to get the leverage.
Green wants to pass to mount but Epolito is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Green is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Epolito is just riding it out for now. Green eventually gives up the hold.
Green is keen to just control but Epolito is a slippery customer.#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.
Epolito wants to control but Green is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green trying to control from half guard but Epolito is working away.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Green is looking for a kimura but Epolito is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Green to get the leverage.
Green is looking to advance position but Epolito won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Epolito misses with a low kick.
Epolito throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Epolito fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Epolito throws a right hand that Green ducks under and follows up with a left that Green also avoids with ease.
Epolito scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Epolito throws a head kick that misses.
Green drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Epolito defends it well.
Epolito takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Green is defended easily by Epolito.
Green misses with a head kick.
No luck for Green with that takedown attempt.
Epolito fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Green has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epolito jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anthony Epolito is winning the standup battle so far.
Epolito scores with a jab.
A jab from Epolito misses.
Epolito swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Green misses with a body shot.
Epolito avoids the head kick by Green. #T1#
A jab from Epolito misses.
Epolito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Green moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Green tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Epolito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Green.
Green with the counter takedown but Epolito avoids it easily.
Epolito avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Epolito loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.
Epolito lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Epolito misses the shot to the body.
Epolito moves into range and connects with a jab.
Epolito throws a lazy right hand but Green sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Epolito misses with a double jab.
Anthony Epolito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Epolito moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Green looks to land a body kick but Epolito moved away.
Green takes a swing at Epolito's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Epolito misses the target.
Epolito connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epolito staying out of range there.
Epolito appears to be looking for a big counter.
Green swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Green gets tackled into the cage by Epolito. Epolito maintains the clinch. #T2#
Epolito is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Green is defending well for now.
Epolito on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Epolito breaks the clinch.
Green checks a leg kick.
Green circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Green counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Green.

Epolito is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Green presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Epolito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Green can do to turn this around?#BC#
Epolito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Green throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Epolito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ed Green is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Epolito checks a low kick from Green.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Epolito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Green.
Green is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Epolito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Green checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Epolito darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Green swats away the attempt to clinch by Epolito.
A big right from Epolito misses.
And Green tries to counter it with a takedown but Epolito pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Epolito thumps Green with a low kick.#TD2#
Green is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Epolito's half guard.

Epolito has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Green is on him like a limpet, forcing Epolito back against the cage.
Epolito misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Epolito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green misses with a jab, cross combination.
Epolito was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD2#
Green scores with a takedown into Epolito's guard.
Epolito being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Green is looking to pass into half guard but Epolito pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Epolito is in guard.#REVR#
Green can't keep his opponent in guard - Epolito advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Epolito looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Epolito trying to control the pace.
Green wants to get back to full guard but Epolito has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito dominated that second round.
That's time! Epolito's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Epolito misses with a leg kick.
Epolito misses with a two punch combination.
Green swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Epolito does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Epolito tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Green manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Epolito avoids the body shot from Green.
Green throws a head kick that misses.
Green blocks a leg kick.
Green checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Epolito looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
Epolito moves out of range of the body kick.
Epolito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Green tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epolito lands a really nice looking cross but Green seems unphased.
Epolito misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Green.
A telegraphed right hand from Epolito misses the target.
Green is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Epolito lands a head kick!
Green slips under a jab from Epolito.#T1#
Epolito misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Green.
Epolito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Epolito is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A cross from Epolito lands.
Epolito fails in his attempt to clinch.
Epolito throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Green. #CL#
Epolito closes the distance and pushes Green back into the cage.#BC#
Epolito's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epolito moves away.
Green misses with a head kick.
Epolito throws a leg kick but Green checks it.
Epolito scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Green chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Epolito can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Green is defended easily by Epolito.#T2#
Epolito misses with a wild combination.
Epolito throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Green on the side of the head.
Epolito throws a jab but it's blocked by Green.
Green with the counter takedown but Epolito avoids it easily.
Green steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Epolito.
Epolito looks to throw the jab but Green is out of range.
Epolito throws a low kick, looking for Green's leg but Green calmly moves out of range.
Epolito throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Green. #TD2#
Green throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Epolito tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Green is in Epolito's guard.
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Epolito is keeping the position for now.
Epolito looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Green trying to control but Epolito is working from the bottom.
Green is stalling in the full guard.
Green passes Epolito's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Green is stalling here. Epolito is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Green seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Epolito has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Green is looking for a sweep.
Green has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Epolito controls the position.
Green tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Epolito slows the pace down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito clearly takes that round.
That's time! Epolito's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Green shoots in looking for a takedown. Epolito tries to sprawl out of it but Green keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Epolito manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Epolito blocks a leg kick.
A head kick from Epolito lands but Green takes it in his stride.
Green will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Epolito throws a shot from downtown. Green moves away and avoids it.
Green throws a right and a left that both miss.
Epolito throwing a counter right hand but Green manages to avoid it.
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epolito manages to avoid it.
Green throws a leg kick but Epolito moved away.
Green throws a head kick that misses.
Green loads up on a big right hand but Epolito slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Epolito moves into the clinch.
A short right from Epolito on the inside.
Green throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
Epolito breaks the clinch.
Epolito throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Good work by Epolito as he checks the leg kick.
Green takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Green slips a straight right by Epolito.
Green walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Green misses with a hook. Epolito ducked under it nicely.
Green tried to score with a low kick but Epolito checks it.
Epolito ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Epolito connects with a right hand. Green shakes it off.
Epolito with a nice calf kick.
Epolito misses with a straight left.
Green rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Epolito moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Epolito blocks a head kick by Green.
Epolito throws a right and a left that both miss.
Green bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Epolito scores with a head kick. Green tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Epolito swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Green counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epolito pulls Green in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Green forces his way into half guard.
Epolito is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Green's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Green's back!
Green looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Anthony Epolito overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Green tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Epolito wants to control the pace but Green is squirming around nicely.
Green working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Green is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Green slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SU#
Epolito gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Green tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Epolito swivels and escapes.
Anthony Epolito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Green.#T4#
Green chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Epolito can pounce on him.
Epolito misses with a straight left.
Epolito throws a big shot that misses.
Epolito moves out of range of the body kick from Green.
Epolito throws a one two combo.
Epolito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Green moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Epolito throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot.
Epolito throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Green counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Green.
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!
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Epolito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito had his way with Ed Green in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Epolito avoids the head kick by Green.
Epolito avoids the head kick by Green.
Green moves forwards but Epolito connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Green has a takedown stuffed.
Jab from Epolito.
Epolito lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Green keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Green is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Epolito keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Epolito shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epolito fails with an attempt to clinch.
Green tries to land a leg kick but Epolito saw it coming and moves away.
Green misses with a double jab.
Epolito connects with an inside leg kick.
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Epolito connects with a good right hand that stumbles Green. Green circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Green takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Epolito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Epolito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Green has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Green is defended easily by Epolito.
Anthony Epolito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Green.
Green throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Epolito wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Green fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Epolito clobbers Green with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Epolito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Green throws a head kick but Epolito moves out of range.
Epolito takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Green looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Epolito wants to land a leg kick but Green is out of range.
Green's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
A head kick misses from Green.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Green.
Green is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A slapping leg kick lands for Epolito.
Green checks the leg kick.
Epolito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Green.
Epolito throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green tries a head kick but it misses.
Green throws a looping overhand right but Epolito ducks down to avoid it.
Epolito works Green's body with a nice hook.
Green takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Epolito closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Green lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Epolito is struggling to control the position.
Epolito lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Epolito fails to land.
Epolito misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Epolito.
Green tries to pull guard but Epolito won't allow it. #BC#
Epolito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Green throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Green defending well as Epolito loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Epolito.
Epolito lands a high kick!
Epolito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Epolito fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Green throws a sloppy head kick and Epolito moves out of range easily.
Epolito is looking to clinch.
Green loads up on a big right hand but Epolito slips the punch.
Green on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A leg kick checked by Green.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green misses with a body kick.#TD2#
Green shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Green looking to pass the guard.
Anthony Epolito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Green trying to control but Epolito is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Epolito!
Anthony Epolito is the new lightweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Anthony Epolito made sure he mentioned KOMBAT KLOTHING, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Highland 147
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Epolito throws a low kick but Bye moves out of range easily.
Bye tries to counter with a takedown but Epolito is quick to defend against it.
Epolito lands with a hook. Bye tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bye shoots in but no luck this time.
Epolito throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bye bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bye feinted with a counter takedown.
Epolito fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body punch from Epolito.
Good work by Bye as he checks the leg kick.
Epolito scores with a jab to the body.
Bye takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Epolito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bye moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Epolito scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epolito displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bye.
Epolito jabs at Bye's body.
Epolito clobbers Bye with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Epolito scores with a jab to the body.
Bye with a poor takedown
and Epolito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bye Bye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bye steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Epolito.
Epolito with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Epolito has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bye is breathing heavily.#T1#
No luck for Bye with that takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Epolito.#CUT2#It looks like Bye Bye has been cut.
Epolito misses with a two punch combination.
Epolito connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Epolito lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #ROC2#Bye is rocked!
Epolito throws a monster overhand right that drops Bye! Epolito follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Epolito!
Anthony Epolito managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING, into his post fight interview.

Event: Highland 139
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Kamogawa misses with a two punch combination.
Epolito looks to land a right hand but Kamogawa moved out of range.
Epolito staying out of range there.
Kamogawa swats away the attempt to clinch by Epolito.
Kamogawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Epolito works over Kamogawa's head and body with a nice combination.
Epolito bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kamogawa's head backwards.
Kamogawa misses with a hook. Epolito ducked under it nicely.
Epolito delivers a nice body kick.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamogawa takes a swing at Epolito's ribcage but misses.
Epolito throws out a counter right but Kamogawa avoids it with no problem.
Kamogawa 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.
Kamogawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epolito.
Good standup being displayed there by Epolito as he connects with a hook.
Kamogawa throws a right and a left that Epolito avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epolito slips under a jab.
Kamogawa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Epolito's hands.
Epolito's corner calls for a 1-2. Epolito obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A good leg kick by Epolito.
Danga de danga de dang - Epolito scores with a four punch combination!
The fighters circling - Kamogawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamogawa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Epolito doesn't seem bothered though.
Kamogawa looks to land a left hand but Epolito moved out of range nicely.
Epolito appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kamogawa misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Kamogawa staying out of range there.
Kamogawa looks to land a right hand but Epolito moved out of range.
Kamogawa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Epolito looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kamogawa moves away from the strike by Epolito.
Kamogawa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kamogawa misses with a left hand
and Epolito counters with a nice uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kamogawa needs to keep his hands up - Epolito had a free shot at his head there.
Epolito looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Epolito throws a head kick that misses.
Epolito misses with a low kick.
Epolito misses with a jab, cross combination.
Epolito just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamogawa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kamogawa throws a series of punches but Epolito avoids them all with ease.
Kamogawa throws a jab but it's blocked by Epolito.
Some bone on bone action there as Kamogawa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamogawa takes a swing at Epolito's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Epolito! But no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Kamogawa as he connects with a hook.
Epolito throws out a loose jab but Kamogawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamogawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epolito was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamogawa.
Epolito tries to land a front kick but Kamogawa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Kamogawa lands with a shot to the body.
Kamogawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Epolito counters with a nice uppercut.
Epolito lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kamogawa's sensitive parts.
Epolito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamogawa throws out the jab.
Epolito misses with a low kick.
Epolito jabs at Kamogawa's body.
Kamogawa's corner calls for a 1-2. Kamogawa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kamogawa scores with a sloppy right hand. Epolito should have avoided that one.
Kamogawa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Epolito.
Epolito throws a sloppy head kick and Kamogawa moves out of range easily.
Epolito connects with a solid leg kick.
Kamogawa looks to land a right hand but Epolito moved out of range.
Epolito fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kamogawa misses with a hook. Epolito ducked under it nicely.
Epolito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamogawa throws out the jab.
Kamogawa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Epolito's corner calls for a 1-2. Epolito obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Epolito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Epolito is looking to score with low kicks.
Kamogawa misses with a looping right.#T3#
Kamogawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kamogawa drops his hands momentarily and Epolito takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Epolito punishes Kamogawa's body with a nice straight punch.
Kamogawa misses the shot to the body.
Epolito misses with a hook.
Kamogawa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Epolito.
Kamogawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epolito.
Epolito misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kamogawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Epolito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamogawa.
Epolito looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamogawa is just out of range.
Kamogawa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Epolito.
No joy there for Kamogawa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Epolito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamogawa blocks a head kick by Epolito.
Kamogawa throws a big counter combination but Epolito scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kamogawa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kamogawa misses with a two punch combination.
Epolito throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kamogawa.
Epolito moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Epolito releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Kamogawa throws an overhand right that lands on Epolito's shoulder, as Epolito tries to avoid the shot.
Epolito missing with a left hand there. Kamogawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Kamogawa misses.
Despite the aggression on Epolito's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kamogawa walks into a jab.
Kamogawa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Epolito scoring well with a low kick there.
Epolito takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kamogawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Epolito.
Epolito lands with a shot to the body.
Epolito ducks under a wild hook from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands with a right hand.
Kamogawa misses with a wild body shot.
Kamogawa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Epolito misses with a two punch combination.
Epolito attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Epolito lands.
Kamogawa throws the left hand but Epolito avoids the punch easily.
Kamogawa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anthony Epolito will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Some wild striking there from Kamogawa.
Epolito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Epolito slips a jab and a cross from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa throws a hook but Epolito blocks it.
Kamogawa throws a big shot that misses.
Kamogawa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Epolito finds it's way round the side to connect with Kamogawa's head.
Epolito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamogawa.
As Kamogawa backs off Epolito throws a huge counter combo but Kamogawa manages to avoid it all.
Epolito takes a swing at Kamogawa's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kamogawa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kamogawa, as that shot connected.
Kamogawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epolito.
Epolito misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Epolito.
Kamogawa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kamogawa connects with a body shot.
Epolito slips under a jab from Kamogawa.
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!
Kamogawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito blocks a jab.
Kamogawa throws an overhand right that lands on Epolito's shoulder, as Epolito tries to avoid the shot.
Epolito lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
No joy there for Kamogawa, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Epolito moves in looking to clinch but Kamogawa pushes him off.
That kick from Epolito tenderised Kamogawa's leg. Kamogawa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice jab there from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kamogawa misses with a straight left.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Epolito slips a straight right by Kamogawa.
Kamogawa walks into a left hand.
No joy there for Kamogawa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Epolito on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamogawa lands a slapping body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Epolito.
Epolito dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kamogawa. That did some damage!
Epolito drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Epolito.
Kamogawa misses with a wild body shot.
Epolito moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#Kamogawa is rocked!
Epolito tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oh Kamogawa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Epolito lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Epolito lands a jab to the nose.
Nice jab there from Epolito.
That kick from Epolito tenderised Kamogawa's leg. Kamogawa is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Epolito jabs Kamogawa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kamogawa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Epolito connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Epolito drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kamogawa right on the button. Kamogawa goes down! Epolito follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Epolito gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Epolito!
Anthony Epolito managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING, into his post fight interview.

Event: Highland 132
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
Epolito lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takashi at a distance.
Takashi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Epolito throws a leg kick #TD#
and Takashi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Takashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Epolito is retaining full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Takashi advances position into side control!
Takashi tries to advance to mount but Epolito instead regains half guard.
Takashi trying to mount his opponent but Epolito defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Takashi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Epolito is just riding it out for now. Takashi eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Takashi wants to take a breather but Epolito is having none of it.
Takashi controlling the action here.
Epolito wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Takashi trying to mount his opponent but Epolito defends it.
Takashi is keen to just control but Epolito is a slippery customer.#ES2#
Epolito has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Takashi is on him like a limpet, forcing Epolito back against the cage.
Epolito looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Takashi pulls guard effortlessly.
Takashi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Takashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Epolito must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Takashi has his foot on Epolito's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Epolito works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Epolito avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Epolito stays in close to Takashi's body and controls the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Takashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Epolito can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Epolito looking to improve position, pressing down on Takashi's thigh with his hand. Takashi seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Epolito paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Epolito's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Takashi picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Kazuo Takashi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Highland 126
Date: Jan 07, 2022

#R1#
Bye fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Epolito avoids it really well and circles away.
Bye changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Epolito tries to avoid it but Bye 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 scoring well with a low kick there.
Bye takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#It looks like Bye Bye has been cut.
Epolito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bye.
Epolito throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Bye gets a takedown into half guard.
Epolito definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Bye is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Epolito is just riding it out for now. Bye eventually gives up the hold.
Bye is keen to just control but Epolito is a slippery customer.#T1#
Epolito wants to get back to his feet.
Bye seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Epolito does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bye is looking for a kimura but Epolito is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bye to get the leverage.
Epolito tries to kick Bye off but Bye keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Bye is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Epolito sees it coming and defends easily.
Epolito tries to kick Bye off but Bye keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bye trying to mount his opponent but Epolito defends it.
Bye seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bye is trying to control the action in half guard but Epolito is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bye works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bye tries to control but Epolito wriggling away. #SUB2#
Bye goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Epolito is on top in guard.
Epolito trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bye's guard.#SUB2#
Bye is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Bye is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Bye has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Epolito is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bye.
Bye tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Epolito wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU#
Epolito decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bye to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Epolito.
Bye fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anthony Epolito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bye Bye.
Bye moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bye misses with a takedown attempt - Epolito sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4##TD2#
Bye bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bye slows the pace down.
Bye wants to control but Epolito is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Bye goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Epolito has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bye but great work by Epolito.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bye tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Epolito easily slips into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bye Bye's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bye looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bye blocks a head kick by Epolito.
Bye drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Epolito defends it well.
Bye looks for a takedown but Epolito sprawls well.
Bye looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Anthony Epolito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bye Bye.
Bye slips a jab and a cross from Epolito.
Epolito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bye. #TD2#
Bye shoots in and gets a takedown into Epolito's guard.
Bye trying to control the position from guard on top but Epolito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Epolito is looking to stand up but Bye isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epolito keeping moving, preventing Bye from controlling successfully.
Bye stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Epolito swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Bye trying to control but Epolito is working from the bottom.
Bye trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Epolito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bye can do to turn this around?
Bye is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bye wants to pass the guard but Epolito is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Epolito tests Bye's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Epolito.
Good work by Bye as he checks the leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bye fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Epolito scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Epolito.
Bye walks into a left hand. #TD2#
Epolito gets caught napping as Bye dives in and scores a takedown. Epolito manages to retain guard.
Epolito wants to stand up but Bye is controlling him.
Bye wants to control from the top but Epolito keeps moving.
Epolito is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bye is controlling him.
Bye slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Bye trying to control the position from guard on top but Epolito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bye controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jab from Epolito.
Epolito cracks Bye with an open hand slap.#ROC#Bye is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Epolito engages and cracks Bye with a massive lead left hook - Bye tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Epolito is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Epolito!
A determined Anthony Epolito didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: Highland 121
Date: Dec 19, 2021

#R1#
Epolito connects with a crisp jab.
Epolito swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Epolito scores with a shot to the body.
Haber Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Epolito.
Haber Jr misses with an uppercut. Epolito saw that one coming.
Epolito is looking to counter punch.
Epolito misses with a lunging right hand
and Haber Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Epolito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haber Jr misses with a straight right.
Haber Jr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Epolito connects with a jab.#ROC#Haber Jr is rocked!#CL#
Haber Jr gets tackled into the cage by Epolito. Epolito maintains the clinch.
Haber Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Epolito finish him?
Epolito lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epolito gets through Haber Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Haber Jr breaks from the clinch.
Haber Jr misses with a body shot.
Haber Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy left from Epolito finds it's target.
Anthony Epolito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haber Jr looks up at the clock. Bad move! Epolito lands a right hand from hell, dropping Haber Jr. Epolito pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Epolito!
A determined Anthony Epolito didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: Highland 106
Date: Nov 10, 2021

#R1#
Epolito lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Epolito gets caught napping as Bye dives in and scores a takedown. Epolito manages to retain guard.
Bye looking to pass the guard.
Bye trying to control the position from guard on top but Epolito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bye content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bye has gone for a leg lock! Epolito slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bye's guard.#REVB#
Bye is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Bye wants to sweep here but Epolito controlling him for the moment.
Epolito seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Epolito has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Bye is looking for a triangle but Epolito pushes his legs off easily.
Epolito postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Epolito stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice jab there from Epolito.
Epolito connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Epolito finds it's way through Bye's defenses.
Bye ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.#T2#
Danga de danga de dang - Epolito scores with a four punch combination!
Epolito stuffs the takedown.
Epolito leaves Bye with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Epolito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bye shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Epolito as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bye Bye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Epolito scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epolito throws a series of strikes that have Bye backpedaling.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Epolito!
Anthony Epolito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Epolito scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Epolito throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bye takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Epolito throws a big shot that misses.
Epolito displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bye.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Epolito! But no joy.
Nice body punch from Epolito.
No luck for Bye with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Bye fails with a takedown attempt.
Bye takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bye moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Epolito connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bye momentarily.
Epolito works the jab nicely.#ROC2#Bye is rocked!
Bye takes one on the button.
Oh Bye is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A good leg kick by Epolito.
A lazy body kick from Epolito #TD#
and Bye counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epolito wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bye wants to pass the guard but Epolito is keeping the position.
Bye seems to have got his legs back now.
Bye trying to control but Epolito is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Bye drops back looking for a leg! Epolito is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Epolito manages to kick Bye off! Bye jumps back into Epolito's guard.
Bye trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bye trying to control but Epolito is working from the bottom.
Bye looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Epolito wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Epolito keeping moving, preventing Bye from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bye fails to land the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bye is defended easily by Epolito.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Epolito! #CUT2#It looks like Bye Bye has been cut.
Epolito stuffs the takedown attempt from Bye. Bye gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bye Bye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bye checks a low kick from Epolito.
Bye drops down looking for a counter takedown but Epolito sprawls and moves away.
Epolito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bye gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Epolito counters with a body kick that stops Bye in his tracks momentarily.
Bye closes the distance and clinches up with Epolito, looking for a takedown. Bye pushes Epolito against the cage but Epolito circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epolito looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bye takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Epolito throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anthony Epolito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epolito scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bye Bye is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bye drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Epolito with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bye blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Bye shoots in for a double leg but Epolito sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Epolito lands a right hook to the body.
Epolito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bye appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bye dives in and grabs Epolito's left leg, looking for a takedown. Epolito pushes down on Bye's head and hops out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bye checks a leg kick nicely.
Epolito connects with a body shot that sends Bye's belly button to the back.
Bye tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anthony Epolito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bye darts in looking for a takedown but Epolito gets double underhooks and turns Bye into the cage.
Epolito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Epolito is trying to stall.
Epolito lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Epolito. #TD#
Bye has hold of one of Epolito's legs. Epolito is fighting the takedown attempt but Bye gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bye is fighting to break Epolito's control of his arms but Epolito is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Bye trying to control but Epolito is working from the bottom.
Epolito wants to stand up but Bye is controlling him. #SUB#
Epolito wants to reverse the position here. Bye has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Epolito is forced to tap! Epolito looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Bye Bye!
Bye Bye was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Highland 98
Date: Oct 15, 2021

#R1#
Epolito comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Azevedo Souza misses with a straight right.
Epolito loads up on a big right hand but Azevedo Souza slips the punch.
Epolito keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Epolito misses.
Azevedo Souza checks a leg kick nicely.
Epolito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Epolito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Azevedo Souza lands a head shot.
Epolito fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD#
Azevedo Souza throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Epolito tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Azevedo Souza is in Epolito's guard.
Azevedo Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Azevedo Souza is working hard here to advance position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Azevedo Souza drops back, looking for a kneebar! Epolito looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Epolito looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Epolito! #REVB##SU2#
Epolito decides to stand back up. #T1#
Epolito misses with a two punch combination.
Epolito's corner calls for a 1-2. Epolito obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Epolito goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Azevedo Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Epolito.
Azevedo Souza scores with a body shot.
Epolito moves out of range of the leg kick from Azevedo Souza.
Epolito misses with an uppercut
and Azevedo Souza counters with an outside leg kick. #CL#
Azevedo Souza takes the fight into the clinch.
Epolito looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Azevedo Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Azevedo Souza misses with a body punch.
Epolito swings wildly with an uppercut but Azevedo Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza has a couple of punches blocked by Epolito.
Epolito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azevedo Souza swings wildly with an uppercut but Epolito uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2##BC2#
Epolito breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Azevedo Souza 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.
Epolito slaps away a takedown attempt from Azevedo Souza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anthony Epolito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azevedo Souza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Azevedo Souza throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anthony Epolito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azevedo Souza scores with a crisp jab that stopped Epolito in his tracks.
Epolito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Azevedo Souza feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Azevedo Souza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Azevedo Souza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Azevedo Souza lands a slapping body shot.
Azevedo Souza walks into a straight right hand from Epolito.
Nice jab there from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epolito.
Epolito will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Epolito looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Epolito jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Azevedo Souza misses the target.
Azevedo Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epolito has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Azevedo Souza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Epolito sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Azevedo Souza somewhat.#T3#
Azevedo Souza throws a lazy uppercut
and Epolito counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Epolito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azevedo Souza manages to avoid it.
Epolito misses with an uppercut.
Azevedo Souza throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Azevedo Souza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Azevedo Souza appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Epolito takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Epolito throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Azevedo Souza connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Epolito misses with a two punch combination.
Epolito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Azevedo Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Epolito.
Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
Epolito throws a series of punches but Azevedo Souza avoids them all with ease.
Epolito looks to land a left hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range nicely.
Azevedo Souza uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Azevedo Souza finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Azevedo Souza looks to land a left hand but Epolito moved out of range nicely.
Azevedo Souza misses with a hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Azevedo Souza or perhaps it was just good defense by Epolito, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Azevedo Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epolito throws a jab when Azevedo Souza was well out of range.
Azevedo Souza throws a front kick aimed at Epolito's knee but Epolito avoids it well.
Epolito looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Epolito lunges at Azevedo Souza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Azevedo Souza's hand.
Epolito throws a jab when Azevedo Souza was well out of range.
Epolito misses the shot to the body.
Epolito works Azevedo Souza's body with a nice hook.
Azevedo Souza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Epolito throws a looping overhand right but Azevedo Souza ducks down to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Azevedo Souza scores with a nice right hand.
Epolito throws a big shot that misses.
Epolito swings for the body but Azevedo Souza moves out of range.
Epolito works the jab nicely.
Epolito missing with a left hand there. Azevedo Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Azevedo Souza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epolito is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Epolito scores with a decent looking hook.
Azevedo Souza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Epolito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azevedo Souza.
Epolito leaves Azevedo Souza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Epolito misses with a body shot.
Azevedo Souza takes one on the button.
Epolito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epolito throws a big shot that misses.
Azevedo Souza misses with a low kick.
Epolito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Azevedo Souza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Epolito throws a jab when Azevedo Souza was well out of range.
Epolito changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Azevedo Souza tries to move into range but Epolito moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Azevedo Souza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Epolito moves out of range of the strikes.
Epolito slips under a jab from Azevedo Souza.
Epolito avoids the body shot from Azevedo Souza.
Epolito throws a hook but Azevedo Souza avoids it easily.
Epolito moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epolito takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Azevedo Souza will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Azevedo Souza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Epolito. #T1#
Azevedo Souza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed right hand from Azevedo Souza misses the target.
Azevedo Souza scores with a body shot.
Epolito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Epolito throws a hook but Azevedo Souza blocks it.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range as Epolito strikes.
Anthony Epolito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Epolito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Azevedo Souza throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Epolito misses.
Azevedo Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epolito was well out of range. Poor timing from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza throws a body punch but Epolito moves out of range.
Epolito looks to land a combination but Azevedo Souza avoids it well.
Good work by Epolito as he checks the leg kick.
Jab from Epolito.
Epolito takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Epolito lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Azevedo Souza slips a straight right by Epolito.
Azevedo Souza avoids the head kick by Epolito.
Azevedo Souza scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Epolito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Azevedo Souza misses its target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epolito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Azevedo Souza. #T2#
Azevedo Souza drops his hands momentarily and Epolito takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Azevedo Souza misses with a looping right.
Azevedo Souza throws a shot to the body.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook to the side of Epolito's head but Epolito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Epolito appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Epolito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Azevedo Souza takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Epolito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Epolito drops his hands momentarily and Azevedo Souza takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Epolito slips under a jab.
Azevedo Souza throws the kick towards the body but Epolito avoids it.
Azevedo Souza loads up on a big right hand but Epolito slips the punch.
Epolito slips a jab from Azevedo Souza.
Epolito clobbers Azevedo Souza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Azevedo Souza clinches. #BC2#
Epolito manages to break the clinch.
Epolito jabs Azevedo Souza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Epolito connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Epolito blocks a leg kick.
Azevedo Souza throws a shot to the body.
Azevedo Souza uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Epolito throws a big shot that misses.
Epolito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Azevedo Souza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epolito misses with a few strikes there.
A leg kick checked by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza lands with an uppercut that bounces Epolito off the cage and back into range.
Azevedo Souza throws out a loose jab but Epolito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza tries a low kick but Epolito avoids it.
Azevedo Souza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Epolito throws a lazy right hand but Azevedo Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azevedo Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epolito.
Azevedo Souza looks to throw the jab but Epolito is out of range.
Epolito throws a hook to the side of Azevedo Souza's head but Azevedo Souza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Azevedo Souza misses with a leg kick.
A head kick by Epolito misses
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
Epolito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Epolito misses.
Epolito looks to land a body kick but Azevedo Souza moved away.
Azevedo Souza listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Azevedo Souza.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epolito throws a big shot that misses.
Epolito throws a looping overhand right but Azevedo Souza ducks down to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza half committed to a counter leg kick.
Azevedo Souza throws a low kick, looking for Epolito's leg but Epolito calmly moves out of range.
Epolito lands with a shot to the body.
Azevedo Souza scores with a nice strike.
Epolito swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Azevedo Souza wants to land a leg kick but Epolito is out of range.
Azevedo Souza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Epolito but Epolito pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Azevedo Souza tries to work over Epolito's front leg with a kick but Epolito checks it.
Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
Azevedo Souza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Azevedo Souza throws the left hand but Epolito avoids the punch easily.
Azevedo Souza slips under a jab.
Azevedo Souza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Epolito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Epolito works over Azevedo Souza's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epolito throws an off balance right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Azevedo Souza. Epolito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Epolito misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Epolito misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anthony Epolito will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Epolito connects with a body shot.
Azevedo Souza tries to clinch but Epolito is having none of it.
A slow jab from Azevedo Souza misses its intended target.
Epolito slips under a jab.
Miguel Azevedo Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Epolito misses with a few strikes there.
Epolito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Azevedo Souza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Azevedo Souza slips a jab and a cross from Epolito.
Epolito takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
Azevedo Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epolito.
Epolito circles away from the clinch attempt.
Epolito lands a glancing blow to the side of Azevedo Souza's head.
Azevedo Souza uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Epolito takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Epolito. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epolito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Epolito staying out of range there.
Azevedo Souza blocks a head kick by Epolito.
Epolito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azevedo Souza.
Epolito keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Azevedo Souza moves out of range of the strikes.
Azevedo Souza's corner calls for a 1-2. Azevedo Souza obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Epolito dips to his left and cracks Azevedo Souza with an uppercut!
Epolito throws a hook but Azevedo Souza avoids it easily.
Epolito lands a nice leg kick that just misses Azevedo Souza's sensitive parts.
Epolito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Azevedo Souza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Azevedo Souza scores with a jab. Epolito acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Epolito takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Azevedo Souza clobbers Epolito with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Azevedo Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Epolito swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Epolito walks into a straight right hand from Azevedo Souza.
Epolito lands a really nice looking cross but Azevedo Souza seems unphased.
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!
No joy there for Epolito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A quick step to the side and Azevedo Souza tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epolito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza slips a jab from Epolito.
Azevedo Souza throws a lazy right hand but Epolito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azevedo Souza fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Epolito checks it well.
Epolito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Azevedo Souza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Epolito connects with a body shot that sends Azevedo Souza's belly button to the back.
Epolito's jab looks to have found its range, popping Azevedo Souza under the eye.
Azevedo Souza staying out of range there.
Azevedo Souza misses with a hook. Epolito ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Epolito.
Epolito's corner calls for a 1-2. Epolito obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Azevedo Souza takes a swing at Epolito's ribcage but misses.
Epolito throws a hook but Azevedo Souza avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Azevedo Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Azevedo Souza throws a lazy uppercut
and Epolito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Epolito connects with a jab.
Azevedo Souza walks into a jab.
Azevedo Souza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epolito.
Azevedo Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Epolito's shoulder, as Epolito tries to avoid the shot.
Azevedo Souza has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Epolito.
Azevedo Souza looks to score with a jab to the body but Epolito is just out of range.
Azevedo Souza throws a leg kick but Epolito sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range of the strikes.
Epolito connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Azevedo Souza's hands.
Epolito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Azevedo Souza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Epolito lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Epolito on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Epolito with a nice cross.
Azevedo Souza misses with a hook.
Epolito lands with a shot to the body.
Epolito connects with a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Epolito.
Epolito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Azevedo Souza clobbers Epolito with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azevedo Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epolito.
A looping hook to the body misses from Epolito. Azevedo Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Azevedo Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Epolito has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Epolito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Epolito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Azevedo Souza throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Epolito on the side of the head.
Epolito motions for Azevedo Souza to come forward. Epolito throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Azevedo Souza throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Azevedo Souza shoots for a double leg takedown but Epolito sprawls well. He's pushed Azevedo Souza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Epolito looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Azevedo Souza 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.#T4#
Epolito blocks a jab.
Epolito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Azevedo Souza.
Epolito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Azevedo Souza.
Epolito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Azevedo Souza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Epolito scores with a hook to the body. Azevedo Souza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Epolito looks to land a right hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range.
A jab from Azevedo Souza does it's job there.
Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
Anthony Epolito is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Epolito fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Azevedo Souza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Epolito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azevedo Souza.
Nice jab there from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza wants to slow Epolito down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epolito with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Azevedo Souza to score with a decent uppercut.
Azevedo Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epolito manages to avoid it.
Epolito scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Epolito throws a series of punches but Azevedo Souza avoids them all with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Epolito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Epolito winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Epolito!
A victorious Anthony Epolito thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 94
Date: Sep 29, 2021

#R1#
Epolito lands with a straight right. Sam didn't see that one coming.
Sam throws a leg kick but Epolito sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sam swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Epolito appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A slow jab from Epolito misses its intended target.
Epolito misses with a jab, cross combination.
Epolito lands with a straight right. Sam didn't see that one coming.
Epolito shoots in looking for a takedown but Sam manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Epolito's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sam looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sam throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Epolito punishes Sam's body with a nice straight punch.
Sam scores with a leg kick.
Sam jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Epolito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sam will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Epolito goes for a double leg but Sam avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sam continues to drive forward.
Epolito lands a hook that snaps the head of Sam backwards.
Sam tries to break free but Epolito pushes him back against the cage.
Sam is trying to push Epolito away but Epolito has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Epolito has Sam pressed against the cage, preventing Sam from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Epolito's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Epolito swings for the body but Sam moves out of range. #T1#
Sam motions for Epolito to come forward. Sam throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Epolito misses with a series of wild punches.
Epolito misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Sam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Epolito slips a jab and a cross from Sam.
Sam shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sam is looking to score with low kicks.
Sam gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Epolito misses the shot to the body.
Sam throws a leg kick but Epolito moved away.
Sahara Sam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sam throws a right hand that Epolito ducks under and follows up with a left that Epolito also avoids with ease.
Epolito is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Epolito moves into range and clinches up with Sam.
Sam wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Epolito keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sam's efforts to push away.
Sam wants to break free but Epolito has control.
Epolito lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Epolito.
Sam is looking to break free of the clinch but Epolito has double underhooks.
I was talking to Epolito's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Epolito keeps control of Sam as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Epolito effectively controlling the action here.
Epolito throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sam working hard to break the clinch.
Epolito stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sam has had enough of the clinch but Epolito keeps him there for the moment.
The referee calls for Epolito to work. #BC#
Epolito manages to break the clinch.
Epolito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epolito misses with a two punch combination.
Sam tried to score with a low kick but Epolito checks it.
Epolito fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Epolito cracks Sam with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Epolito blocks the low kick.
Sam scores with a head kick. Epolito tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL#
Epolito clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Epolito pushes Sam back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Epolito lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Epolito breaks from the clinch.
Epolito throws the left hand but Sam avoids the punch easily.
Sam wants to land a leg kick but Epolito is out of range.
Sam attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sam misses with a hook. Epolito ducked under it nicely.
Sam throws a head kick that misses.
Epolito keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Epolito drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sam sprawls and moves away.
Epolito checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sam on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Epolito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Epolito tried to counter with a leg kick but Sam avoided it.
Epolito checks a low kick from Sam.
Sam tries to score with a low kick but Epolito moves his leg out of the way.
Jab by Epolito.
Epolito finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sam tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Epolito fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sam, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Epolito lands an elbow inside that Sam shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Sahara Sam has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Epolito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Epolito.
Sam throws a leg kick but Epolito sees it coming and moves out of range.
Epolito closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sam circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Epolito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Epolito checks the leg kick.
Sam throws a leg kick but Epolito sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sam chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Epolito jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Epolito lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sam backs up against the cage.
Epolito misses with a looping right.
Sam with the counter takedown but Epolito avoids it easily.
Sam takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Epolito checks a low kick from Sam.
Epolito misses with a body shot.
Sam tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sam fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Epolito checks it well.
Sam tries to score with a low kick but Epolito moves his leg out of the way.
Sam avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sahara Sam's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sam finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sam lands a leg kick that knocks Epolito off balance momentarily.
Epolito jabs at Sam's body.
Epolito jabs Sam to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sam takes one to the side of the head.
Epolito moves out of range of the leg kick from Sam.
Epolito seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sam tried to score with a low kick but Epolito checks it.
Sam walks into a stiff left hand from Epolito.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sam throws a low kick but Epolito moves out of range easily.
Epolito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sam can do to turn this around?
Sam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Epolito. Sam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Epolito checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Epolito is looking to counter punch.
Epolito misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Epolito.
Sam takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epolito lands with a cross.
Epolito avoids the head kick by Sam. #T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Epolito checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Epolito lands a really nice looking cross but Sam seems unphased. #CL#
Epolito moves into the clinch successfully.
Sam is trying to push Epolito away but Epolito has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sam is trying to force a seperation but Epolito has the dominant position.
Epolito lands a hook that snaps the head of Sam backwards. #ROC#Sam is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Epolito.
Sam is still on wobbly legs! Can Epolito finish him?
Epolito tries for a takedown but Sam manages to get underhooks.
Sam seems to have recovered his senses.
Sam tries to circle away but Epolito has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Epolito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sam thows a leg kick but Epolito checks it #CL#
and Epolito counters by clinching up.
Epolito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Epolito just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sam's brow.
Epolito scores with a shot to the side of Sam's head.
Sam has had enough of the clinch but Epolito keeps him there for the moment.
Epolito throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sam is breathing heavily.
Epolito works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Epolito lands a nice shot to the body.
Anthony Epolito has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epolito lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sam backwards. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Epolito.
Epolito tries for a takedown but Sam manages to get underhooks.
Epolito tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Epolito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sam tries to break the clinch but Epolito is controlling the position.
Epolito is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC#
Epolito breaks from the clinch.
Sam takes a shot right to the bread basket.#KD#
Epolito throws a left that rocks Sam and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Epolito dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Sam regain composure!
Sam is not content to let Epolito control the position. #SUB#
Epolito tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Epolito lands an elbow.
Sam is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Epolito tries for a kimura but Sam is defending well. #T3#
Epolito trying to control the position but Sam is working away.
Sam is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Epolito is controlling him well.
Sam dodges the ground and pound from Epolito.
Epolito wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sam keeps working.
Sam wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Epolito is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sam is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Epolito scoring with punches from side control.
Epolito trying to control the position but Sam is working away.
Epolito lands some shots froms side control.#T4#
Sam wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Epolito is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sam has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Epolito tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Epolito has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Epolito is looking to take a break and control but Sam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Epolito is trying to get an arm triangle but Sam is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sam can do anything to dispel that myth.
Epolito in side control, throwing shots but Sam defends.
Sam wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Epolito tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Epolito has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sahara Sam's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A left lands for Epolito.
Sam checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Epolito loads up on a big right hand but Sam slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Epolito. Sam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sahara Sam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Epolito misses with a few strikes there.
Sam takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sam tries to work over Epolito's front leg with a kick but Epolito checks it.
Epolito throws a jab but it's blocked by Sam.
Epolito connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epolito throws a lazy right hand but Sam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sam tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Epolito is able to avoid easily.
Sam tries to score with a low kick but Epolito moves his leg out of the way.
Sam walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Epolito checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Epolito clinches. #T1##BC2#
Sam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Epolito looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epolito is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sam.
Epolito scores with a hook.
Epolito darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slow jab from Epolito misses its intended target.
Epolito avoids the head kick by Sam.
Sam misses with a low kick.
Epolito misses with a looping right.
Epolito misses with a wild body shot.
Sam throws a solid leg kick but Epolito takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sam.
Epolito lands a slapping body shot.
Epolito misses the shot to the body.
Sam's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Epolito connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sam scrambles back to his feet.
Epolito fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sam takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as Epolito checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Epolito scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Epolito fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sam is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sam throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Epolito shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sam sprawls well. Sam wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Epolito gets slowly back to his feet.
Sam has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Epolito avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Epolito tries a head kick but it misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Epolito.
Sam fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Epolito checks it well.
Sam scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Epolito throws out a powerful jab.
Sam moves away from the strike by Epolito.
Sam stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sam wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Epolito. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Epolito connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sam momentarily.
Sam attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Epolito attempts a counter takedown but Sam avoids it well and moves away.
Anthony Epolito is winning the standup battle so far.
Epolito checks a low kick from Sam.
Sam misses with a double jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Epolito. That snapped Sam's head back.
Sam with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sam throws out a leg kick but Epolito moves out of range and Sam only half commits.
Epolito seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sam lands a nice shot that snaps Epolito's head back.
Sam throws a leg kick but Epolito sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Epolito throws out a loose jab but Sam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epolito checks the leg kick.
Epolito swinging wildly here.
Sam attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Epolito throws a front kick aimed at Sam's knee but Sam avoids it well. #T4##CL#
Epolito moves into range and clinches up with Sam.
Epolito lands a left hand.
Sam wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sam prevents a body shot from Epolito.
Epolito tries to stall but Sam uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Epolito keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sam's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Sam's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Epolito prevents Sam from breaking the clinch.
Epolito lands with a light punch inside.
Anthony Epolito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epolito has Sam pressed against the cage, preventing Sam from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Epolito pushes Sam back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Epolito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Epolito moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good work by Epolito as he checks the leg kick.
Sam throws a chopping leg kick but Epolito manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sahara Sam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sam misses with a series of wild punches.
Epolito thinks about countering with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Epolito!
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Epolito thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: The Island Season 12, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021

#R1#
Epolito is looking to clinch but Hoca is avoiding it.
Epolito looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hoca throws a jab when Epolito was well out of range.
Epolito looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoca is just out of range.
Hoca ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
Nice body punch from Hoca.
Hoca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epolito was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoca.
Anthony Epolito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epolito throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Hoca moves into range and clinches up with Epolito.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hoca.
A nice right hand lands inside from Epolito.
Hoca blocks an uppercut.
Epolito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoca stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hoca working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Epolito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Epolito misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epolito.
Epolito misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Hoca's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hoca's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hoca's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Epolito lands an uppercut.
Epolito throws a head punch that misses.
Epolito misses with the head strike.
Hoca lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Epolito.
Epolito working aggressively here.
Hoca blocks a body shot from Epolito.
Hoca lands a hook that snaps the head of Epolito backwards.
A short right from Hoca.
Hoca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Epolito misses with a punch to the body.
Hoca misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epolito takes a shot to the head.
Epolito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoca lands a body punch.
Epolito looking to throw knees to the head but Hoca is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epolito blocks a body shot from Hoca.
Epolito struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoca controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Hoca.
Nice body punch from Epolito - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Epolito swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epolito working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Epolito pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epolito.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoca.
Epolito lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoca backwards.
Nice body punch from Hoca - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Epolito fails to land.
Hoca lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Hoca.
Hoca will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Epolito up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Hoca.
Hoca working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hoca softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Epolito tries to throw a body punch but Hoca avoids it by throwing Epolito back against the cage.
Hoca tries a body shot but Epolito blocks it. #T3#
Hoca lands a hook that snaps the head of Epolito backwards.
Epolito misses with a body punch.
Epolito lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hoca swings wildly with an uppercut but Epolito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoca blocks a body shot from Epolito.
Nice body punch from Hoca.
Hoca working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hoca gets through Epolito's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hoca working aggressively here.
Epolito misses with some punches.
Hoca can't find room to land a body shot as Epolito controls the action.
Hoca throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Epolitos head.
Hoca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Epolito tries to land knees in the clinch but Hoca avoids the damage to the body.
Hoca gets through Epolito's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Epolito misses with an elbow over the top.
A short uppercut from Hoca.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Hoca.
Epolito misses with the head strike. #T4#
A short uppercut from Hoca.
Epolito working aggressively here.
Epolito takes a shot to the head.
Epolito working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hoca.
Hoca blocks a body shot from Epolito.
Hoca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Hoca.
Hoca is leaning against Epolito and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Hoca.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hoca working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Epolito tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Epolito lands a left hand.
Hoca tries a body shot but Epolito blocks it.
Epolito tries to work over Hoca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoca scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hoca lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Hoca.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoca.
Hoca lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Necmettin Hoca 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#
Epolito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoca swings for the body but Epolito moves out of range.
Epolito lands with a nice combination. Hoca backs away looking to recover.
Epolito slips under a jab from Hoca.
Epolito throws a low kick, looking for Hoca's leg but Hoca calmly moves out of range.
Hoca scores with a jab. Epolito acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Hoca instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hoca.
Epolito presses Hoca against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Epolito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoca takes a shot to the head.
Epolito lands with a light punch inside.
Epolito wants to get back to striking at distance but Hoca won't allow it.
Hoca avoids a wild elbow strike from Epolito.
Hoca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoca lands with a short shot to the head.
Epolito looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Epolito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Epolito misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Hoca lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hoca digs a right hand into Epolito's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Epolito's gas tank.
Epolito scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hoca lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Necmettin Hoca seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hoca scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hoca has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoca lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hoca misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito tries to work over Hoca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Epolito backwards.
Hoca has a couple of punches blocked by Epolito.
A short left from Hoca.
Epolito lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoca blocks an elbow strike.
Hoca pushes Epolito back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoca gets through Epolito's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Epolito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hocas head. #T2#
Epolito tries a body shot but Hoca blocks it.
Epolito misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Epolito.
Epolito tries to work over Hoca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Epolito misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoca tries to throw a body punch but Epolito avoids it by throwing Hoca back against the cage.
Hoca blocks an uppercut.
Epolito tries to work over Hoca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoca working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hoca throws a head punch that misses.
Epolito struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoca controls his hands.
Hoca lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Hoca.
Hoca tries to throw a body punch but Epolito avoids it by throwing Hoca back against the cage.
Epolito misses with a knee to the head.
Hoca lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hoca lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Hoca.
Hoca blocking some punches.
Hoca lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Hoca throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Epolitos head. #BC#
Epolito breaks from the clinch.
Hoca misses with a straight right.
Epolito defending well as Hoca loads up on a big left hand.
Good exchange - Epolito coming out on top.
Epolito looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Epolito with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hoca to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Epolito misses.
Hoca throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Epolito wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Epolito avoids the body shot from Hoca.
Hoca thuds a left hand into Epolito's body.#CL2#
Hoca closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Hoca.
Epolito tries a body shot but Hoca blocks it.
Epolito lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epolito tries a body shot but Hoca blocks it.
Epolito working aggressively here. #T4#
Hoca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoca throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Epolito tries a body shot but Hoca blocks it.
Hoca is working Epolito over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoca makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Epolito.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoca.
Nice body punch from Hoca - that landed with a thud.
Epolito swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoca lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Epolito blocks a body shot from Hoca. #BC#
Epolito's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoca scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hoca just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoca dodges the punch combination from Epolito.
Hoca misses with a hook.
Epolito slips a jab from Hoca.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Necmettin Hoca 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A big left from Hoca misses.
Hoca is looking to clinch but Epolito is avoiding it.
Hoca fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Epolito misses the shot to the body.
Hoca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epolito was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoca.
Epolito will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Epolito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoca was well out of range. Poor timing from Epolito.
Hoca scores with a punch to the head.
Hoca misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Hoca.
Epolito moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epolito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoca.
Hoca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Epolito.
Epolito swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Epolito tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoca swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hoca lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Epolito lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hoca tries to clinch but Epolito is having none of it.
Necmettin Hoca seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Epolito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoca.
Hoca dodges the punch combination from Epolito.
Epolito scores with a nice right hand.
Epolito tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoca paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Hoca misses.
Hoca throws a lazy right hand but Epolito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Epolito misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch lands to the side of Epolito 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Epolito slips under a jab from Hoca.
Epolito misses with a takedown
and Hoca counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Epolito gets tackled into the cage by Hoca. Hoca maintains the clinch.
Hoca digs a right hand into Epolito's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Epolito's gas tank. #T2#
Epolito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Hoca.
Hoca lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Hoca.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epolito struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoca controls his hands.
Epolito throws an elbow that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Hoca.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoca.
A right hook to the body lands for Hoca.
Epolito lands a hook that snaps the head of Hoca backwards.
Still in the clinch, Hoca scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Hoca.
Hoca's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hoca blocks a body shot from Epolito.
A right hook to the body lands for Hoca.
Necmettin Hoca is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Still in the clinch, Hoca scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hoca pushes Epolito back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoca lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Epolito backwards. #T3#
Hoca lands a body shot.
Hoca avoids the elbow strike from Epolito, against the cage.
Epolito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Epolito struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoca controls his hands.
Hoca managing to block the knees to the body from Epolito.
Hoca misses with a body punch.
Epolito tries to throw a body punch but Hoca avoids it by throwing Epolito back against the cage.
Epolito can't find room to land a body shot as Hoca controls the action.
Hoca avoids a wild elbow strike from Epolito.
Epolito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Epolito struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoca controls his hands.
Epolito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoca avoids a wild elbow strike from Epolito.
Hoca lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Epolito misses with the head strike.
Hoca blocking some punches.
Hoca pushes Epolito back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoca blocks a body shot from Epolito.
Hoca lands a body shot.
Anthony Epolito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short uppercut from Hoca.
Hoca lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Epolito.
Hoca lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoca lands an uppercut.
Hoca scores with a nice hook to the head.
Epolito takes a shot to the head.
Hoca lands with a short shot to the head.
Epolito tries to work over Hoca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Necmettin Hoca!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Necmettin Hoca!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Necmettin Hoca!

Necmettin Hoca wins by unanimous decision!
Necmettin Hoca decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: The Island Season 12, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Dead is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Epolito.
Epolito throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Epolito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dead.
Dead misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Dead does no damage.
Epolito works Dead's body with a nice hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Epolito. Dead does a little dance to reset his feet.
Epolito thows a leg kick but Dead checks it
and Dead connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dead tests Epolito's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Epolito lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dead at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epolito misses with the combination.
Dead 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.
Dead throws a jab but it's blocked by Epolito.
Epolito has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Epolito there as he acknowledges the shot.
Epolito moves out of range as Dead strikes.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epolito takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Epolito misses with a straight left.
Epolito throws a jab but it's blocked by Dead. #CL#
Epolito closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Epolito's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Epolito fails to land. #T1#
Epolito throws a punch but it's blocked by Dead.
Epolito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Epolito creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Epolito throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Epolito scores with a shot to the side of Dead's head.
Epolito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Epolito can't find room to land a body shot as Dead controls the action.
Epolito has a couple of punches blocked by Dead.
Dead blocks an elbow strike from Epolito.
Epolito tries to work over Dead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Epolito.
Epolito lands an uppercut.
Epolito pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dead looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Epolito throws a punch but it's blocked by Dead. #T2#
Dead dodges an elbow strike from Epolito.
Epolito tries to work over Dead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Epolito.
Dead is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dead prevents a body shot from Epolito.
Epolito misses with an elbow over the top.
Epolito can't find room to land a body shot as Dead controls the action.
Epolito misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Epolito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dead cracks Epolito with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead throws a jab when Epolito was well out of range.
Dead ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Epolito has managed to clinch.
Epolito lands with a light punch inside.
Epolito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dead's elbow.
Epolito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Epolito misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Dead blocking some punches.
Epolito misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epolito.
Epolito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Epolito scores with a shoulder strike.
Epolito lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Better Dead has been cut.
Dead wants to get back to striking at distance but Epolito won't allow it.
Epolito lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Epolito.
Epolito scores with a nice hook to the head.
Epolito swings wildly with an uppercut but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epolito stalling the fight.
Dead prevents a body shot from Epolito.
Epolito misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Epolito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Epolito breaks the clinch.
Epolito gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dead.
Epolito tries to clinch but Dead moves out of range.
Dead bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Epolito's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dead moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Epolito tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dead paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dead changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Epolito looks to score with a jab to the body but Dead is just out of range.
Dead lands a jab to the nose.
Better Dead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dead missing with a left hand there. Epolito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dead takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dead ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dead lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dead uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epolito.
Epolito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Dead on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epolito tries to clinch
letting Dead counter with a right hand.
Epolito fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Better Dead'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.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Epolito.
Dead's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Epolito connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dead scrambles back to his feet.
Epolito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dead. #CL#
Epolito instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Epolito.
Epolito pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Epolito keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dead's efforts to push away.
Epolito throws a punch but it's blocked by Dead.
Epolito misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Epolito fails to land.
Epolito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dead can do to turn this around?
Epolito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Epolito controlling the action here for a moment. #T1#
Epolito tries a body shot but Dead blocks it.
Epolito looking to throw knees to the head but Dead is blocking nicely.
Epolito tries to work over Dead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dead goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dead prevents a body shot from Epolito.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epolito.
Anthony Epolito has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Epolito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Epolito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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.
Epolito misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Epolito scores with a shoulder strike.
Epolito misses with a body punch.
Dead takes a shot to the head.
Dead avoids the elbow strike from Epolito, against the cage.
Epolito throws a head punch that misses.
Epolito lands an uppercut.
Epolito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dead blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dead blocks an elbow strike from Epolito.
Dead lands a hook that snaps the head of Epolito backwards.
Epolito tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Epolito taking a breather.
Epolito tries to work over Dead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Epolito tries to throw a body punch but Dead avoids it by throwing Epolito back against the cage. #T3#
Epolito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Epolito misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Epolito.
Dead blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Epolito fails to land.
Epolito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dead's elbow.
Dead is trying to push Epolito away but Epolito has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dead has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Epolito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dead's elbow.
Epolito working aggressively here.
Epolito lands with a short shot to the head.
Epolito misses with a short punch on the inside.
Epolito misses with a knee to the head.
Dead can't break the clinch. #T4#
Epolito throws a punch but it's blocked by Dead.
Epolito working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Epolito misses with the head strike.
A short right from Epolito.
Epolito misses with an elbow strike.
Dead blocks an uppercut.
Epolito doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Epolito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Epolito connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dead lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epolito was well out of range. Poor timing from Dead.
Dead connects with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Anthony Epolito has been cut.
No joy there for Dead, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dead ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Epolito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dead moves away.#CL#
Epolito clinches up with Dead and pushes him back against the cage.
Epolito will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dead up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Dead throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Epolito looks to land a right hand but Dead moved out of range.
A nice side step and Dead releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Epolito goes for a double leg but Dead avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dead continues to drive forward.
Epolito working aggressively here.
Dead misses with a short punch on the inside.
Epolito misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Epolito.
Epolito throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dead being controlled against the cage.
Epolito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epolito swings wildly with an uppercut but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dead looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Epolito throws a head punch that misses.
Dead is trying to break the clinch but Epolito has him pressed against the cage.
Dead has had enough of the clinch but Epolito keeps him there for the moment.
Epolito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dead prevents a body shot from Epolito.
Epolito lands a nice uppercut.
Dead blocks an uppercut.
Epolito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epolito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epolito misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epolito.
Epolito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deads head.
A head punch on the inside from Epolito fails to land.
Epolito throws an elbow that misses.
Dead blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Better Dead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Epolito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dead blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Epolito on the inside.
Epolito tries to work over Dead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dead can't find room to land a body shot as Epolito controls the action.
Dead swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dead lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Epolito.
Epolito gets through Dead's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dead wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dead wants to break the clinch but can't.
Epolito stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Epolito throws a head punch that misses.
Dead is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Epolito lands a right hand. #T3#
Epolito misses with a short punch on the inside.
Epolito lands a shoulder strike.
Epolito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deads head.
Dead missing with knees to the body.
Epolito tries to work over Dead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Epolito pushes off an throws an elbow but Dead leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dead blocks an elbow strike from Epolito.
Epolito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Epolito lands with a left to the head.
Epolito has a couple of punches blocked by Dead.
Epolito lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Epolito breaks the clinch.
Dead throws the left hand but Epolito avoids the punch easily.
Dead moves out of range of the strikes.
Dead cracks Epolito with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Epolito ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dead is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Epolito gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dead lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Epolito circles away quickly and effectively.
Epolito misses with a wild body shot.
Epolito cracks Dead with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dead looks to score with a jab to the body but Epolito is just out of range.
A jab from Dead misses.
Dead throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Epolito counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short left from Epolito.
Dead scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dead has had enough of the clinch but Epolito keeps him there for the moment.
Anthony Epolito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short left from Epolito. #BC#
Epolito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Dead misses.
Epolito scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick misses from Epolito.
Dead throws out a loose jab but Epolito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epolito swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Epolito misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Epolito misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony 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 Bart Greer scores the fight for Anthony Epolito!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Anthony Epolito!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Anthony Epolito!

Anthony Epolito wins by unanimous decision!
An intense looking Anthony Epolito took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I saw the Highland preview had me losing this one. I might have to head over there and straighten them out.Just kidding, good fight!'.

Event: IXF LVII
Date: Aug 15, 2021

#R1#
Field throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Epolito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Epolito.
Field rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Epolito counters with a nice uppercut.
Epolito looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Field waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Epolito.
Epolito looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Field ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epolito moves away.
Field throws a body shot but no joy.
Field moves out of range of the strikes.
Epolito sizes up Field with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Epolito shoots in for a takedown but Field shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Epolito gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Epolito is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Field is defending well for now.
Epolito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Field wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Epolito has him pressed against the cage.
Epolito misses with some punches.
Epolito swings wildly with an uppercut but Field uses good head movement to avoid it.
Field blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Field is trying to push Epolito away but Epolito has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Field definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good body shot from Epolito.
Epolito has a couple of punches blocked by Field.
Epolito pushes Field back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Epolito lands a body shot in the clinch.
Epolito makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Epolito has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Field seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Epolito can turn it around.
A left hand lands to the body for Epolito.
Field looking to stall.
Field throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epolito.
Epolito lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Epolito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Field is trying to break the clinch but Epolito has him pressed against the cage.
Epolito misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito has a couple of punches blocked by Field.
Epolito with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short body shot lands from Epolito as the two fighters clinch.
Epolito throws a head punch that misses.
Epolito swings wildly with an uppercut but Field uses good head movement to avoid it.
Field swings wildly with an uppercut but Epolito uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Epolito's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Epolito moves away from the strike by Field.
Epolito darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Field scores with a crisp jab that stopped Epolito in his tracks. #T3##CL2#
Epolito drives through and clinches with Field against the cage.
Epolito lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Epolito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Epolito misses with a body kick.
Epolito misses with a wild body shot.
Epolito ducks under a wild hook from Field.
Field ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
Field looks to throw the jab but Epolito is out of range. #CL2#
Epolito clinches.
Epolito misses with the head strike.
Epolito misses with a punch on the inside.
Epolito fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Epolito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Epolito has managed to clinch.
Field blocks an uppercut.
Epolito stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T4#
Epolito working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Epolito misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epolito tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Field avoids it.
Epolito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epolito struggles to land a body shot inside as Field controls his hands.
Epolito with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Epolito on the inside.
Epolito stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Epolito breaks the clinch.
A big right from Field misses.
Epolito dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Issac Field is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Epolito has Field up against the cage in a clinch.
Epolito can't find room to land a body shot as Field controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony 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#
Epolito on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Field connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#It looks like Anthony Epolito has been cut.
Field scores with a crisp jab that stopped Epolito in his tracks.
Epolito moves out of range of the strikes.
Epolito gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Field.
Field throws a looping overhand right but Epolito ducks down to avoid it.
Field misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epolito.
Field scores with a crisp jab that stopped Epolito in his tracks.
Epolito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Field misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Epolito closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Epolito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Epolito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Still in the clinch, Epolito scores with a nice short uppercut.
Epolito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fields head.
Field blocking some punches.
Epolito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fields head.
Field blocking some punches.
Anthony Epolito seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Epolito stalls.
Epolito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Epolito tries to land a knee to the head but Field blocks with his arms.
Epolito avoiding damage. #BC2#
Epolito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Epolito sizes up Field with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Epolito scores with a decent looking hook.
Epolito shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Field eats them both and turns towards Epolito to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Field looks to land a left hand but Epolito moved out of range nicely.
Epolito wants to counter with a clinch but Field pushes him away.
Epolito slips under a jab from Field.
Nice defenses there by Epolito.
Field misses with a right hand
and Epolito counters with a nice uppercut.
Epolito misses with a right hand
and Field counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Epolito thinking. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Epolito closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Field blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Epolito stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Epolito misses with a body punch.
Field blocking some punches.
Epolito softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Field.
Epolito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epolito.
Epolito misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Epolito breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Field throws a lazy right hand but Epolito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Field throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Field walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Epolito throws a right hand that Field ducks under and follows up with a left that Field also avoids with ease.#T3#
Field takes one to the side of the head.
Field lands with an uppercut that bounces Epolito off the cage and back into range.
Field throws a jab but it's blocked by Epolito.
Epolito looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Epolito.
Field avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Epolito's jab looks to have found its range, popping Field under the eye.
Epolito throws a head kick but Field moves out of range.
Epolito swings for the body but Field moves out of range.
Epolito throws a body kick that misses.
Anthony Epolito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Epolito has managed to clinch.
A short right from Epolito on the inside.
Field blocks an uppercut.
Epolito lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Field backwards.
Epolito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Epolito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Epolito misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Field on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Epolito scores with a nice hook to the head.
Epolito works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Epolito will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Field up against the cage.
Field is looking to control Epolito's arms but Epolito gets an underhook and turns him. Now Field has his back to the cage.
Epolito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Epolito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Epolito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Epolito misses with the head strike.
Epolito lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Field backwards.
Epolito throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anthony Epolito's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A left lands for Field.
Field scores with a jab.
Epolito misses with an uppercut
and Field connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Epolito with a jab.
Epolito lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Field at a distance.
Epolito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Field.
Field staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Field 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.
Field is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Field misses with a wild body shot.
Field throws a hook but Epolito blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Epolito on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epolito throws a combination that misses
and Field counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Field throws a lazy uppercut
and Epolito counters with a nice uppercut.
Field misses with a hook.
Epolito misses with a straight left.
Epolito throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Field.
Epolito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Field tries to keep at a distance but Epolito has taken the fight into the clinch.
Epolito misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Field.
Epolito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epolito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Field is looking to control Epolito's arms but Epolito gets an underhook and turns him. Now Field has his back to the cage.
Epolito has a couple of punches blocked by Field.
Field blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Epolito stalls.
Epolito lands a left hand.
Field blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Epolito works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Epolito just leaning against Field, taking a breather. #T2#
A short left from Epolito.
Epolito lands a body shot. #BC2#
Epolito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Epolito takes a swing at Field's ribcage but misses.
Issac Field is winning the standup battle so far.
Epolito's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Field connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Epolito scrambles back to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Epolito there.
Field slips under a jab from Epolito.
Field was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Epolito ducks under a wild hook from Field.
Field misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Field tries to keep at a distance but Epolito has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epolito working aggressively here.
Epolito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Epolito lands a nice uppercut.
Epolito tries a body shot but Field blocks it. #T3#
Epolito working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Epolito lands a shoulder strike.
Epolito gets through Field's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Epolito misses with the head strike.
Epolito struggles to land a body shot inside as Field controls his hands.
Epolito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Epolito. #BC2#
Epolito breaks from the clinch.
Field throws a hook but Epolito blocks it.#CL2#
Epolito moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Epolito fails to land.
Epolito lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Issac Field has been cut.
Epolito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Epolito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Epolito.
A left hand lands to the body for Epolito.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Field blocks an uppercut.
Issac Field has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Epolito misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Epolito breaks from the clinch.
Anthony Epolito is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Epolito forces Field back against the cage and clinches.
Epolito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Field's elbow.
Field stalling in the clinch but Epolito improves position.
Field wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Epolito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Epolito winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Epolito!
Anthony Epolito decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: IXF LIII
Date: Aug 01, 2021

#R1#
Epolito defending well as Montgomery loads up on a big left hand.
Epolito moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Xander Montgomery has been cut.
Epolito fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Montgomery on the side of the head.
Montgomery has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tezâ€™s Stand N Bang ! in the buildup to the fight.
Epolito lands with a nice combination. Montgomery backs away looking to recover.
Epolito fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Epolito's coach down at Acme Island Savages was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Epolito's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Anthony Epolito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epolito lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Montgomery backs up against the cage.
Epolito scores with a hook to the body. Montgomery takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Epolito bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Montgomery's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montgomery takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Epolito works the jab nicely.
Montgomery takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC2#Montgomery is rocked!
Epolito fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Montgomery to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Montgomery looks to clinch but Epolito throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Montgomery taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Anthony Epolito!
Anthony Epolito decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: IXF XLVI
Date: Jul 14, 2021

#R1#
Epolito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Epolito throws a series of strikes that have Adams backpedaling.
Epolito lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Adams at a distance.
Epolito definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Epolito punishes Adams's body with a nice straight punch.
Epolito lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Adams at a distance.
Adams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Epolito lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Adams at a distance.
Epolito circles away from the clinch attempt.
Epolito tried to score with a low kick but Adams checks it.
Adams is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Epolito lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epolito misses with a head kick.
Epolito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adams takes one to the side of the head.
A left lands for Epolito.
Nice jab there from Epolito. #T1#
Epolito cracks Adams with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Adams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Adams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#Adams is rocked!
Epolito dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adams is still on wobbly legs! Can Epolito finish him?
Adams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Epolito lands a jab.
Epolito keeps the fight on the outside.
Epolito throws a solid leg kick but Adams takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Epolito.
Epolito scores with a nice right hand.
Epolito throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Adams counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Adams.
Adams has Epolito pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Epolito manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Adams seems to have recovered his senses.
Epolito lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epolito scores with a hook to the body.
Adams jumps guard but Epolito turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Epolito lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2##TD2#
Adams has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Epolito clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Adams is hanging on to Epolito's back as he tries to escape.
A lull in the action here. #SUB2#
Adams is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Epolito has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Adams is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Epolito is defending well though. Adams let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Epolito fending off the submission attempt from Adams. #SUB2#
Epolito defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T3##SUB2#
Adams is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Epolito has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Will Adams go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB2#
Adams is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Epolito knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Epolito for a finish. #SUB2#
Adams looking for the RNC. #T4##SUB2#
Adams looking for the RNC.
Epolito is trying to break free.
Epolito trying to control the hands but Adams breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Adams goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Epolito escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Epolito in particular looking to stall.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Epolito tries to pass the half guard into mount. Adams knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Epolito lands a two punch combo.
Jab from Epolito.
Epolito fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Epolito lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Anthony Epolito is winning the standup battle so far.
Epolito throws a head kick that misses.
Anthony Epolito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A low kick lands for Epolito.
Epolito punishes Adams's body with a nice straight punch.
Epolito misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Epolito throws a nice head kick! #T1#
Adams tries to clinch up but Epolito circles away and keeps his distance.
Epolito throws a good cross that connects.
Epolito slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Anthony Epolito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Epolito fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Adams checks it well.
Epolito lands a glancing blow to the side of Adams's head.
Epolito cracks Adams with an open hand slap.
Adams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Epolito jabs at Adams's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Epolito.
Epolito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Epolito's corner calls for a 1-2. Epolito obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adams is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Epolito lands.
Adams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice body punch from Epolito.
Epolito swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Epolito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Adams steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Epolito.
A slapping body kick lands there for Epolito.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Epolito.
Epolito lands a nice looking body shot.
Epolito lands a slapping body shot.
Epolito is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Adams misses the target.
Epolito uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Adams has time to react.
Epolito cracks a nice hook into Adams's ribs.#T3#
Epolito throws a sloppy head kick and Adams moves out of range easily.
Adams is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Epolito's corner calls for a 1-2. Epolito obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Epolito connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Adams's hands.
Epolito lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Epolito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adams can do to turn this around?
Epolito tests Adams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Epolito getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Epolito with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Epolito gets tackled into the cage by Adams. Adams maintains the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Epolito.
A right hand to the body from Epolito.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Adams jumps into guard, dragging Epolito to the mat.
Epolito controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Epolito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Epolito scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adams doesn't seem bothered though.
Epolito throws a sloppy head kick and Adams moves out of range easily.
Adams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good exchange - Epolito coming out on top.
The fighters circle momentarily. Epolito darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Epolito uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#KD#
Epolito lands a left and a right that send Adams crashing to the mat, dazed. Epolito thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
and Epolito counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Adams! He's just covering up as Epolito starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Epolito!
Anthony Epolito was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: IXF XXXIX
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Epolito lands with a right hand.
Epolito misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Epolito. That snapped Gomes 's head back.
Epolito getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Epolito bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gomes 's head.
Epolito throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Gomes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Epolito tries to improve position but can't.
Gomes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Gomes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Epolito knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gomes tries to move to mount but Epolito blocks the move with his legs. #T1##SUB#
Gomes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gomes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Epolito has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Epolito can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gomes trying to control the action but Epolito is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gomes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Epolito has escaped the position, nice work there.
Epolito can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Gomes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Epolito, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Epolito is letting Gomes control him for a moment.
Gomes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gomes wants to control but Epolito is keeping him busy.
Epolito really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gomes . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gomes controlling from side mount.
Epolito is looking to regain half guard here but Gomes keeps moving and retains side control.
Gomes controls the position. #T3#
Epolito tries to buck Gomes off but Gomes is having none of it.
Epolito prevents Gomes from moving into mount.
Epolito can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gomes trying to control the action but Epolito is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Epolito lands a nice hook to Gomes 's body. Gomes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Epolito connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gomes 's hands.
Gomes has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Epolito scores with a head kick. Gomes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gomes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Epolito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gomes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A head kick misses from Epolito.
That kick from Epolito tenderised Gomes 's leg. Gomes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Epolito throws a leg kick but Gomes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gomes blocks a jab.
Gomes tries to counter with a takedown but Epolito is quick to defend against it.
Gomes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gomes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Gomes . That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Epolito throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Epolito.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown but Epolito shows good takedown defense.
Epolito bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gomes 's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gomes shoots in for a double leg but Epolito sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Epolito loads up on a big right hand but Gomes slips the punch.
Epolito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Epolito does no damage. #TD#
Gomes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gomes is just content to waste time from the top position. Epolito takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Epolito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomes is one step ahead there.
Epolito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Gomes seems to be working for a kimura but Epolito defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Epolito wants to improve his position but Gomes is controlling well. #SUB#
Gomes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Epolito is just riding it out for now. Gomes eventually gives up the hold.
Epolito gets back to full guard.
Gomes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Epolito is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gomes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Epolito keeps moving.
Gomes stays in close to Epolito's body and controls the position.
Epolito seems keen to control Gomes 's posture.
Gomes stopping the sweep attempt from Epolito.
Epolito is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gomes advances to half guard. #T3#
Gomes stalling away here and it's allowed Epolito to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Epolito looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gomes trying to control but Epolito is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Epolito is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Epolito. That's going to slow Gomes down.
Gomes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Epolito sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Epolito appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Epolito connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Epolito lands a lovely overhand right.
Epolito's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Epolito duly obliges.
Epolito catches Gomes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Epolito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Epolito works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
Gomes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Epolito sprawls well initially but Gomes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Antonio Gomes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomes wants to control but Epolito is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Epolito wants to get back to his feet.
Gomes trying to control from half guard but Epolito is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomes trying to control the pace.
Gomes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Epolito does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Gomes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Epolito on his heels. He'll look to pass Epolito's guard now, I'm sure.
Epolito can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gomes controls the pace.
Gomes is pushing down on Epolito's leg trying to pass to half guard. Epolito is fighting to maintain full guard but Gomes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Epolito is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gomes 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gomes 's back!
Epolito avoiding Gomes 's attempts to control his hands.
Gomes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Epolito controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Gomes tries to reverse the position but Epolito maintains control.
Epolito sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gomes sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gomes manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Gomes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Epolito gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Gomes trying to control the position.
Gomes wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Gomes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Epolito wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Gomes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Epolito's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU2#
Epolito gets to his feet. Gomes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Epolito misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Gomes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gomes .
Epolito is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gomes trying to control but Epolito is working from the bottom.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Epolito is keeping the position.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Epolito keeps moving.
Gomes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gomes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Epolito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Antonio Gomes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthony Epolito is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Epolito.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Epolito scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthony Epolito.
I've got Epolito winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Epolito!
After the fight, Anthony Epolito was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: IXF XXIX
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Epolito tries to bum rush Ponziabo with a series of wild strikes but Ponziabo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ponziabo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Epolito tries a head kick but it misses.
Ponziabo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Epolito defends it well.
Anthony Epolito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epolito misses with an uppercut. Ponziabo saw that one coming.#CL#
Epolito clinches up with Ponziabo and pushes him back against the cage.
Epolito stalling the fight.
Epolito lands with a right to the head.
Epolito working aggressively here.
Epolito throws a punch but it's blocked by Ponziabo.
Epolito is trying to maintain a safe position but Ponziabo gets an underhook and turns Epolito into the cage.
Ponziabo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Epolito creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Epolito misses with a punch to the body.
Ponziabo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Epolito misses with the head strike.
Epolito lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Epolito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ponziabos head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Epolito on the inside.
Epolito lands a left hand. #T1##BC#
Epolito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Epolito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Epolito.
Ponziabo shoots for a double leg takedown but Epolito sprawls well. He's pushed Ponziabo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Epolito lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Epolito uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Epolito misses with a few strikes there.
Ponziabo feints the counter takedown.
Epolito misses the jab.
Ponziabo shoots in for a takedown but Epolito shows good takedown defense.
Anthony Epolito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Ponziabo.
Danga de danga de dang - Epolito scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Santiago Ponziabo has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ponziabo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epolito.
Ponziabo avoids the head kick by Epolito.
Ponziabo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Epolito throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #TD2#
Ponziabo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Epolito sprawls well initially but Ponziabo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Epolito manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ponziabo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Epolito using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #TD2#
Ponziabo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ponziabo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T2##SUB2#
Ponziabo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Epolito defends it easily.
Epolito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Ponziabo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Epolito gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Epolito wants to stand but Ponziabo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Epolito slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Epolito got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ponziabo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Epolito has managed to get both his arms back between Ponziabo's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB2#
Ponziabo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Epolito has passed into half guard!
Ponziabo tries to roll over but Epolito keeps him under control.
Ponziabo is trying to maintain the position but Epolito is very close to passing his half guard.
Epolito knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ponziabo on the ground.
Epolito content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Epolito moves into full mount! Ponziabo won't be happy about that!
Ponziabo gets back to half guard.
Ponziabo is pressing down on Epolito's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Epolito tries to stand but Ponziabo is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ponziabo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Epolito defends it easily.
Epolito wants to pass the guard but Ponziabo is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Santiago Ponziabo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Epolito swings for the body but Ponziabo moves out of range.
Epolito lands with a shot to the body.
Ponziabo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epolito misses with a jab, cross combination.
Epolito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ponziabo can do to turn this around?
Ponziabo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ponziabo looks for a takedown but Epolito sprawls well.
Epolito tries a head kick but it misses.
Ponziabo slips under a jab from Epolito.
Epolito misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Ponziabo drives through with a takedown into Epolito's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Epolito has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponziabo is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Let's hope that Ponziabo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ponziabo wants to control from the top but Epolito keeps moving.
Santiago Ponziabo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Epolito trying to keep a closed guard but Ponziabo is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Ponziabo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Epolito dives on top into guard.#REVR##T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Epolito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ponziabo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Ponziabo looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Epolito is defending well. Ponziabo quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Epolito has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Ponziabo celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Santiago Ponziabo!
During a confident post fight interview, Santiago Ponziabo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: IXF XXII
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Epolito wants to clinch.
Epolito misses with a body shot.
Hoca misses with a looping right.
Epolito lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Epolito misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Epolito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoca looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hoca throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Epolito on the side of the head.
Hoca looks to score with a jab to the body but Epolito is just out of range.
Epolito on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hoca loads up on a big right hand but Epolito slips the punch.
Epolito digs a good body shot into Hoca's ribs.
Hoca tries to close the distance and clinch up but Epolito swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hoca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Epolito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epolito throws a hook to the side of Hoca's head but Hoca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Epolito.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoca moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Epolito tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
A shot to the body from Epolito misses
enabling Hoca to counter with a crisp jab.
Epolito swings for the body but Hoca moves out of range.
Hoca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot by Epolito.#CL2#
Hoca has managed to clinch.
Hoca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Epolito backwards.
Hoca throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hoca working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hoca lands a body shot.
Hoca gets through Epolito's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Epolito wants to stall.
Hoca blocking some punches.
Epolito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoca's elbow.
Epolito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoca blocks a body shot from Epolito. #T2#
Hoca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoca.
Epolito misses with a hook 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 misses with the head strike.
Hoca lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Epolito backwards.
Epolito is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epolito.
Hoca blocks a body shot from Epolito.
Nice body punch from Epolito.
Hoca blocks an uppercut.
Hoca blocks a body shot from Epolito.
Hoca works on Epolito's body with a couple of short punches.
Epolito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoca's elbow.
Hoca lands a left hand.
Hoca stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hoca lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hoca lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Epolito misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Hoca lands a right hand.
Hoca working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Epolito swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoca lands with a short shot to the head.
Hoca digs a right hand into Epolito's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Epolito's gas tank.
Hoca lands with a right to the head.
Epolito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoca.
Epolito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoca presses Epolito against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Epolito tries to throw a body punch but Hoca avoids it by throwing Epolito back against the cage.
Hoca makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Epolito fails to land.
Epolito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Epolito working aggressively here.
Hoca blocking some punches. #T4#
Hoca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Epolito backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoca lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Epolito backwards.
Hoca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Epolito misses with a body punch.
Hoca lands an uppercut.
Hoca lands with a left to the head.
Hoca blocks a body shot from Epolito.
Hoca scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hoca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoca lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoca.
Epolito is leaning against Hoca and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hoca lands a body shot in the clinch.
Epolito tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoca lands a right hand.
Hoca lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hoca lands with a light punch inside.
Hoca lands a shot to the body.
Epolito misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Necmettin Hoca dominated that 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.#R2##CL2#
Hoca takes the fight into the clinch.
Epolito is trying to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hoca works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Epolito misses with some punches.
Epolito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epolito throws a head punch that misses.
Epolito can't find room to land a body shot as Hoca controls the action.
Epolito's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hoca pushes Epolito back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Epolito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoca lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Epolito misses with a punch on the inside.
Epolito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoca works on Epolito's body with a couple of short punches.
Epolito misses with some punches.
Epolito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoca creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Epolito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoca lands a left hand.
Epolito can't find room to land a body shot as Hoca controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Epolito just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hoca's brow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hoca.
Hoca is leaning against Epolito and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Epolito throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoca.
Hoca lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Epolito working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Epolito stalling.
Hoca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoca lands a body punch.
Necmettin Hoca seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good body shot from Hoca.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoca slowing the pace effectively.
Hoca lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epolito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoca's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Hoca scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Hoca working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hoca lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoca works on Epolito's body with a couple of short punches.
Hoca has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Hoca on the inside.
Hoca softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hoca digs a right hand into Epolito's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Epolito's gas tank.
Epolito's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Hoca.
A left hand lands to the body for Hoca.
A nice left hand lands by Hoca.
Hoca scores with a shoulder strike.
Hoca scores with a shot to the side of Epolito's head.
A body shot lands from Hoca.
Hoca lands a body shot.
A short left from Hoca.
Hoca lands a shoulder strike.
Hoca lands an uppercut.
Epolito takes a shot to the head.
Hoca lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Hoca.
Hoca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Hoca.
Epolito is looking to control Hoca's arms but Hoca gets an underhook and turns him. Now Epolito has his back to the cage.
Hoca lands a left hand.
Hoca cracks Epolito with a nice body shot.
Hoca scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoca creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Epolito.
Hoca lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Epolito.
Hoca scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hoca lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Epolito backwards.
Hoca lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoca working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hoca lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hoca lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Hoca.
Hoca lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Hoca presses Epolito against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hoca scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hoca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Epolito backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoca creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Epolito's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hoca lands with a light punch inside.
Epolito throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoca.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epolito.
A body shot lands from Hoca.
Hoca working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Epolito can't find room to land a body shot as Hoca controls the action.
Epolito tries to throw a body punch but Hoca avoids it by throwing Epolito back against the cage.
Hoca lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Hoca.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoca scores with a nice hook to the head.
Epolito tries to throw a body punch but Hoca avoids it by throwing Epolito back against the cage.
Epolito can't break the clinch.
Hoca scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Necmettin Hoca showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Hoca moves into the clinch successfully.
Hoca lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Epolito backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoca.
Hoca lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Hoca.
Epolito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Hoca.
Epolito misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hoca.
Hoca lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoca.
Hoca lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Epolito backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoca blocking some punches.
Hoca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Hoca.
Epolito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoca gets through Epolito's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Epolito working aggressively here.
Epolito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Hoca.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoca scores with a shoulder strike.
Hoca lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Epolito backwards.
Hoca struggles to land a body shot inside as Epolito controls his hands.
Epolito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoca lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Epolito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoca working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Epolito lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hoca or not.
Hoca lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hoca.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hoca.
Epolito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epolito looking to slow down the pace here.
Hoca lands an uppercut.
Hoca lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoca lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Hoca digs a right hand into Epolito's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Epolito's gas tank.
Hoca lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Epolito fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Hoca.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoca creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Hoca scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hoca blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoca creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Epolito takes a shot to the head.
Hoca scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hoca lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#Epolito is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoca.
Oh Epolito is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Epolito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoca's elbow.
Epolito seems to have got his legs back now.
Hoca works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Necmettin Hoca is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hoca working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoca. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Epolito.
Epolito misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoca lands a body shot in the clinch.
Epolito tries a body shot but Hoca blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Epolito fails to land.
Epolito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoca lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hoca lands a body punch.
Epolito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hoca pushes Epolito back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hoca cracks Epolito with a nice body shot.
Hoca lands with a light punch inside.
Epolito tries to work over Hoca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoca blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Epolito has a couple of punches blocked by Hoca.
Hoca lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Epolito or not.
Epolito tries to circle away but Hoca has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Epolito.
Hoca lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Epolito or not.
Epolito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoca presses Epolito against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Anthony Epolito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoca lands a body shot.
Epolito throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoca.
Hoca leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Epolito fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epolito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Necmettin Hoca comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hoca winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Necmettin Hoca!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
Epolito lands a slapping body shot.
Epolito on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Djordjevic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Epolito checks a low kick from Djordjevic.
Epolito lands a nice looking body shot.
Djordjevic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Epolito tries to clinch up.
Djordjevic attempts a counter takedown but Epolito avoids it well and moves away.
Djordjevic throws a wild body kick that Epolito sees coming a mile off.
Epolito scores with a jab to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Epolito, as that shot connected.
Djordjevic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epolito cracks a nice hook into Djordjevic's ribs.
Epolito jabs at Djordjevic's body.
Epolito is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Djordjevic rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Epolito rushes Djordjevic and presses him up against the cage.
Djordjevic 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.
Epolito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Epolito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Djordjevic's elbow. #BC2#
Epolito breaks the clinch. #T1#
Epolito fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Djordjevic on the side of the head.#CL2#
Epolito drives through and clinches with Djordjevic against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Djordjevic.
Epolito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Epolito misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Epolito.
Epolito lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Epolito.
Epolito cracks Djordjevic with a nice body shot.
Epolito lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Djordjevic backwards.
Epolito lands a hook to the side of the head.
Epolito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Epolito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Epolito's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Epolito's jab looks to have found its range, popping Djordjevic under the eye.#CL2#
Epolito clinches up against the cage.
Epolito pushes off an throws an elbow but Djordjevic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Djordjevic blocks a body shot from Epolito.
Epolito works on Djordjevic's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Epolito.
Epolito lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Djordjevic tries to score a body lock takedown but Epolito shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short left from Epolito.
Djordjevic looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Epolito - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Epolito misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Djordjevic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Epolito fails to land.
Djordjevic working hard to break the clinch.
Epolito slows down the pace here.
Epolito misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Epolito.
Epolito prevents the takedown attempt.
Epolito softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Epolito lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Epolito.
Djordjevic takes a shot to the head.
Epolito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Djordjevic blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Epolito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Epolito fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Djordjevic looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Epolito connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Epolito lands an impressive looking overhand right. Djordjevic doesn't seem phased though.
Djordjevic throws a lazy body kick
and Epolito counters with a one-two to the body.
Anthony Epolito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epolito cracks Djordjevic with a good jab.
Djordjevic drops his hands momentarily and Epolito takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice shot lands for Epolito.
Epolito works Djordjevic's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Epolito scores with a crisp jab that stopped Djordjevic in his tracks.
Djordjevic walks into a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Epolito. That snapped Djordjevic's head back.
Djordjevic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Djordjevic there as he acknowledges the shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Djordjevic.
Epolito lands a nice hook to Djordjevic's body. Djordjevic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Epolito fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Djordjevic on the side of the head.
Djordjevic misses with a leg kick
and Epolito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Djordjevic feints and then cracks Epolito's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Epolito down.
Epolito scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Epolito moves into range and clinches up with Djordjevic.
Epolito lands with a right to the head.
Epolito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Epolito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Djordjevic blocking some punches.
Djordjevic stalling. #T1#
Epolito leaning against his opponent.
Epolito is working Djordjevic over against the cage.
Epolito lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Djordjevic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Epolito showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Epolito must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2##SUB#
Djordjevic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Epolito is aware though and is defending well.
Epolito controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU2#
Epolito stands up and waves to Djordjevic to follow him.
Epolito catches Djordjevic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Djordjevic jabs Epolito to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aleksandr Djordjevic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Djordjevic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Epolito connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Djordjevic momentarily. #T3#
Epolito misses with a wild combination.
Epolito lands a head shot.#CL2#
Epolito moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epolito.
Epolito lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Epolito throws a head punch that misses.
Epolito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Djordjevic tries to score a body lock takedown but Epolito shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Epolito works on Djordjevic's body with a couple of short punches.
Djordjevic wants a takedown but no success here.
Epolito stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Epolito lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Epolito.
Epolito lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Djordjevic backwards. #BC2#
Epolito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Epolito - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epolito lands with a kick to the temple. Djordjevic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Djordjevic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Djordjevic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Djordjevic catches Epolito with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Epolito cracks Djordjevic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Epolito scores with a nice right hand.
Epolito moves out of range of the body kick from Djordjevic.
Epolito cracks Djordjevic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Epolito works the jab nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Epolito fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Djordjevic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Djordjevic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Djordjevic is looking to chop away at Epolito's legs.
Epolito lands with a good body shot.
Epolito scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC2#Djordjevic is rocked!
Djordjevic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Epolito takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oh Djordjevic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Djordjevic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Djordjevic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Djordjevic misses the shot to the body.
Epolito looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Epolito scores with a hook to the body. Djordjevic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Djordjevic feints a jab promting Epolito to slip. Djordjevic then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Epolito slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Djordjevic seems to have got his legs back now.
Epolito lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Epolito tries to clinch up.
Anthony Epolito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Epolito catches Djordjevic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Djordjevic tries to move into range but Epolito moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#KD2#
Epolito lands a left and a right that send Djordjevic crashing to the mat, dazed. Epolito thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Epolito throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Djordjevic colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Epolito as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Djordjevic is left battered and dazed whilst Epolito and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Epolito!
Anthony Epolito bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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