Sam Turpin wins amateur welterweight title at Epic Fighting 63 in San Diego – MMStalker.com

Amateur title 170 lbs (new champion)

In the evening’s featured battle, Sam Turpin (@samdoesthingsnstuff) captured the 170-pound amateur title with a hard-fought unanimous decision win Parvis Sobirov. All three judges scored the match 29-28 in favor of Turpin, who showed effective octagonal control both on the feet and on the ground.

Turpin’s jiu-jitsu skills proved crucial as he escaped multiple submission attempts during the three-round championship affair. The competitive nature of the scorecards reflected a tactical battle in which Turpin’s conditioning and control won him the title.

Amateur 145 lbs – Kimura Submission

The co-main event immediately produced fireworks Logan Ramirez (@lowk30) made quick work of it Rakhimkhon Bakhodirkhonov in their amateur 145-pound match. Ramirez nailed a kimura submission just 1:00 into the opening round, demonstrating technical skill and combat prowess in his wrestling game. The submission specialist’s efficient performances have MMA fans talking about his potential trajectory through the featherweight ranks.

Amateur 265 lbs – Devastating TKO

Heavyweight contender Dion Wilson (@dees_pinkdachshunds) needed even less time to make his statement. The 265-pound prospect scored a devastating TKO victory Jordan Jones at 1:02 of the first round, showing the explosive finishing ability that makes heavyweight MMA so appealing. Wilson’s power and precision proved overwhelming, forcing the referee to stop the match early.

Amateur 125 lbs – Armbar Submission

Lance Conway opened the evening with another lightning fast finish, catchy Albert Iniguez in an armbar submission at 2:07 of the first round in their 125-pound flyweight bout. Conway’s smooth transition into the fight-ending submission highlighted the technical depth of the regional amateur scene.

Amateur 145 lbs – Split decision

Margaret Izotov (@margaretizotov) earned a hard-fought split-decision victory Kenya Nieves in their 145-pound matchup. The judges’ scorecards reflected a competitive battle, with one official scoring the score 29-28 for Nieves, while the other two saw the score 29-28 and 30-27 for Izotov. The competitive nature of women’s amateur MMA continues to grow in Southern California, with this fight being the main testament to the division’s rising skill level.

Amateur 240 lbs – Second round TKO

Jordan Chism earned a TKO victory in the 240-pound amateur division as an opponent Bring Bickham could not continue at 1:24 of round two. Bickham came out aggressively in his promotional debut, landing several punches early, but Chism weathered the initial storm and took control of the fight. Once Chism established his rhythm, the veteran fighter’s composure proved to be the deciding factor.

Amateur 155 lbs – Unanimous decision

Wyatt Stevenson rounded out the night’s decision wins with a unanimous nod Kevin Flores in their 155-pound lightweight match. Two judges scored it 30-27, while the third saw it scored 29-28, all in favor of Stevenson, who controlled the pace and positioning throughout the three rounds.