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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johny Handicks (ranked 3394 p4p, 359 weight class) and Pyrrhus Epirus (ranked 2796 p4p, 310 weight class). Epirus has chosen The Devil and The Huntsman as his entrance music. Pyrrhus Epirus is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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171 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Handicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pyrrhus Epirus!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Epirus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
Handicks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Epirus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Handicks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Handicks throws out a loose jab but Epirus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Handicks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Epirus throws a head kick that half lands.
Epirus moves into the clinch.
Epirus misses with some punches.
Handicks can't find room to land a body shot as Epirus controls the action.
Handicks is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Handicks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Handicks.
Handicks is looking to break free of the clinch but Epirus has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epirus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Handicks backwards.
Handicks looking to slow down the pace here.
Epirus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epirus lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epirus throws an elbow that misses.
Handicks has a couple of punches blocked by Epirus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epirus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Handicks has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Epirus is trying to keep an underhook but Handicks manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Epirus tries to kick Handicks off but Handicks keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Handicks working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Epirus is trying to stand back up but Handicks is controlling him
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Handicks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Epirus is refusing to be controlled, as Handicks sits in half guard.
Handicks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Epirus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Epirus tries to kick Handicks off but Handicks keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Epirus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Handicks.
Epirus tries to kick Handicks off but Handicks keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handicks lands strikes from half guard.
Epirus wants to get back to his feet.
Handicks is looking to take a break and control but Epirus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Epirus is trying to stand back up but Handicks is controlling him
Handicks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Epirus is refusing to be controlled, as Handicks sits in half guard.
Epirus is looking to escape.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Epirus misses with a double jab
and Handicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pyrrhus Epirus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epirus wants to clinch up but Handicks keeps it at a distance.
Handicks misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Epirus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epirus closes the distance and pushes Handicks back into the ropes.
Epirus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Handicks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Epirus is defending well for now.
Handicks trying to stall but Epirus improves his position.
Epirus lands with a short shot to the head.
Epirus misses with a punch on the inside.
Epirus blocks an uppercut.
Epirus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epirus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Handicks stalls.
Handicks takes a shot to the head.
Epirus throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Epirus.
Handicks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Epirus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Handicks tries to work over Epirus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Epirus throws a punch but it's blocked by Handicks.
Handicks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Epirus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Handicks backwards.
Handicks blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epirus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Handicks.
Epirus lands an elbow inside that Handicks shrugs off.
Handicks blocking some punches.
Epirus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Handicks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Handicks.
Handicks pushes Epirus back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Handicks struggles to land a body shot inside as Epirus controls his hands.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Epirus.
Epirus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Handicks looking to stall.
Handicks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Handicks blocks an uppercut.
Epirus scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyrrhus Epirus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Epirus instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Epirus.
Handicks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Epirus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Epirus lands a big head kick that sends Handicks tumbling to the mat! Epirus takes a step backwards and waves Handicks back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Handicks is rocked!
Handicks cracks Epirus with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Handicks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Epirus pushes Handicks up against the ropes in a clinch.
Epirus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Epirus connects with a knee to the head.
Oh Handicks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Epirus working aggressively here.
Epirus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Handicks stalling in the clinch but Epirus improves position.
Handicks seems to have got his legs back now.
Epirus misses with an elbow strike.
Epirus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Epirus misses with an elbow strike.
Handicks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Epirus tries a knee to the head but Handicks blocks it.
Epirus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handicks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Epirus prevents Handicks from breaking the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Handicks takes a knee right on the jaw!
Epirus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Handicks blocks it with crossed arms.
Handicks wants to stall.
Handicks gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Epirus is trying to stand back up but Handicks is controlling him
Epirus manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Handicks keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes.
Handicks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Handicks has Epirus pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Epirus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Epirus fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handicks blocking some punches.
Epirus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Epirus as Handicks tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epirus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Epirus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Handicks's defenses.
Epirus has a couple of punches blocked by Handicks.
Epirus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Handicks lands a hook to the side of the head.
Epirus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Handicks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Handicks loads up on a big right hand but Epirus slips the punch.
Epirus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Epirus wants to clinch
and Epirus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Epirus misses.
Epirus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Handicks.
Johny Handicks is winning the standup battle so far.
Handicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Epirus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Epirus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epirus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Epirus misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Epirus fails to land.
Handicks misses with some punches.
Epirus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Handicks wants to take the fight to the mat but Epirus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Handicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Handicks breaks from the clinch.
Epirus tries to clinch but Handicks is having none of it.
Epirus is looking to clinch but Handicks is avoiding it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Epirus working aggressively here.
Handicks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Epirus is defending well for now.
Epirus throws a punch but it's blocked by Handicks.
Epirus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Epirus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Epirus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epirus lands a damaging elbow.
Handicks wants a takedown.
Epirus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epirus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Epirus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handicks trying to control the position but instead, Epirus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Handicks into the ropes.
Handicks has Epirus pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Epirus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Epirus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epirus misses with some punches.
Handicks dodges an elbow strike from Epirus.
Handicks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Handicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Handicks blocks an elbow strike from Epirus.
Epirus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Handicks blocks an uppercut.
Epirus misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyrrhus Epirus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Handicks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Epirus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick by Epirus misses
and Handicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Epirus closes the distance and pushes Handicks back into the ropes.
Pyrrhus Epirus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Handicks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Epirus blocking some punches.
Epirus has a couple of punches blocked by Handicks.
Handicks breaks the clinch.
Handicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Epirus.
Handicks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Epirus under the eye.
Handicks misses with a looping left.
Epirus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Handicks throws out the jab.
Handicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Epirus moves out of range as Handicks strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epirus tries to close the distance and clinch but Handicks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Handicks with a jab.
Epirus tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Handicks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Handicks throwing a counter right hand but Epirus manages to avoid it.
Epirus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handicks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Epirus prevents it.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Epirus.
Epirus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Epirus.
Handicks looking for a takedown.
Handicks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Epirus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Handicks avoids the elbow strike from Epirus, against the ropes.
Epirus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Handicks backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Epirus as Handicks tries to tie him up.
Epirus misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Epirus.
Handicks looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Handicks.
Johny Handicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Handicks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Handicks.
Epirus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Handicks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Handicks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Epirus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Handicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Epirus throws an elbow but it misses.
Handicks blocking some punches.
Epirus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Epirus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Handicks backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handicks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Handicks misses with a body punch.
A short left from Handicks.
Handicks has had enough of the clinch but Epirus keeps him there for the moment.
Handicks can't get the takedown.
Handicks misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Handicks.
A head punch on the inside from Epirus fails to land.
Epirus throws a punch but it's blocked by Handicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Epirus as Handicks tries to tie him up.
Handicks is working for takedown but Epirus is calmly controlling the position for now.
Handicks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Handicks blocks an uppercut.
Epirus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Epirus scores with a shot to the side of Handicks's head.
Epirus working aggressively here.
Handicks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Handicks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Handicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Epirus.
Handicks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Epirus.
Epirus drives through and clinches with Handicks against the ropes.
Handicks gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Epirus regains guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handicks prevents Epirus from getting back to his feet.
Handicks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Handicks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Handicks tries to free his leg and advance position but Epirus is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handicks prevents Epirus from getting back to his feet.
Handicks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Epirus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Epirus clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epirus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Handicks.
Handicks misses with a punch to the body.
Epirus has a couple of punches blocked by Handicks.
Handicks stalling in the clinch but Epirus improves position.
Epirus misses with a knee to the head.
Handicks swings wildly with an uppercut but Epirus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epirus misses with a punch on the inside.
Handicks misses with some punches.
Pyrrhus Epirus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Handicks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Handicks throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pyrrhus Epirus.
I've got Epirus 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Pyrrhus Epirus!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Pyrrhus Epirus!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Pyrrhus Epirus!
Pyrrhus Epirus wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Pyrrhus Epirus started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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hype
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