Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2023

#R1#
Vieira misses with a looping right.
Handicks misses with a series of wild punches.
Handicks checks a leg kick.
Vieira slips a jab from Handicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vieira darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Handicks misses its intended target.
It looked like Vieira was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vieira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vieira throws a predictable looking body shot
and Handicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Handicks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vieira moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vieira on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Handicks.
Vieira cracks a nice hook into Handicks's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handicks misses with a left hand
letting Vieira counter with a right hand.
Vieira scores with a sloppy right hand. Handicks should have avoided that one.
Vieira tests Handicks's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Vieira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Handicks.
Handicks misses with an uppercut. Vieira saw that one coming.
Vieira paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Handicks missing with a left hand there. Vieira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Handicks throws a series of punches but Vieira avoids them all with ease.
Vieira scores with a shot to the body.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Handicks as he jumps to the side.
Handicks throws a series of punches but Vieira avoids them all with ease.
Vieira lands a jab-cross combination.
Handicks ducks under a wild hook from Vieira.
Handicks is looking for the big counter here.
Handicks throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Vieira misses its target.
Handicks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vieira ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Vieira closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Handicks quickly recovers to half guard.#T2#
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Handicks is defending well.
Vieira wants to stand up but Handicks manages to regain full guard.
Handicks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Handicks keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Handicks controls Vieira momentarily but Vieira frees himself. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vieira.

Handicks sneaks out the side door and pushes Vieira away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Eli Vieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handicks misses with an uppercut.
Vieira works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Handicks 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.
Vieira jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vieira lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieira throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Handicks! But no joy.#T4#
Handicks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vieira looks to score with a jab to the body but Handicks is just out of range.
Handicks throws a poor cross that misses
and Vieira counters with a right hand to the body.
Handicks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vieira tries to counter with a takedown but Handicks is quick to defend against it.
Handicks is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#TD#
Vieira bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vieira tries to stand but Handicks is controlling his head.
Handicks told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Vieira moves into full mount!
Vieira avoids the attempt from Handicks to control.
Vieira fails to advance to Handicks's back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Vieira dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Vieira darts in looking for a takedown but Handicks gets double underhooks and turns Vieira into the cage.
Vieira drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Handicks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vieira changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Handicks fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eli Vieira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Handicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Vieira has closed the distance and engaged Handicks in a clinch.
Handicks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Handicks is trying to break the clinch but Vieira is controlling him.
Vieira will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Handicks up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira tries for a takedown but Handicks manages to get underhooks.
Vieira has Handicks pressed against the cage.
Vieira is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vieira is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Handicks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Handicks stops a takedown attempt from Vieira. #TD#
Vieira wants the takedown. Handicks is fighting it off but Vieira persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Handicks's guard against the cage.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Handicks manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Handicks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Handicks can't break the clinch.
Handicks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Handicks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Handicks is trying to push Vieira away but Vieira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vieira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Handicks prevents it.
Vieira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Handicks's efforts to push away.#T2#
Handicks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vieira has him pressed against the cage.
Handicks is pressed up against the cage. Vieira has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Handicks down to the mat. Handicks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vieira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vieira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Handicks can do to turn this around?
Vieira jabs Handicks right on the nose. Handicks blinks but takes it well.
Vieira misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Vieira closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Vieira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vieira blocks a jab.
Vieira slips under a jab.
Handicks misses with an uppercut. Vieira saw that one coming.
Vieira misses with a looping right.
Handicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vieira.
Vieira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handicks.#T3#
Handicks misses with an uppercut.
Johny Handicks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vieira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vieira throws out a powerful jab.
Handicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vieira moves away.
Handicks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vieira lands a nice hook to Handicks's body. Handicks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Handicks lands a nice hook to Vieira's body. Vieira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vieira bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Handicks's head backwards.
Handicks throws a looping overhand right but Vieira ducks down to avoid it.
Vieira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
Vieira lands an overhand right.
Handicks misses with a lunging right hand
and Vieira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Handicks throws a poor cross that misses
and Vieira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Vieira shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Handicks manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Handicks has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Vieira is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T4#
Handicks prevents a takedown attempt there.
Handicks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vieira drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Handicks is trying to push Vieira away but Vieira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Handicks tries to break free but Vieira pushes him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vieira just leaning against Handicks, taking a breather.
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 Eli Vieira 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Vieira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Vieira fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Handicks to the ground. Vieira is now in Handicks's guard.
Vieira looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Handicks is on top in guard. #REVB#
Handicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Handicks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handicks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Vieira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Handicks looking to sit in guard and control but Vieira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Handicks wants to sweep but no luck.
Handicks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vieira looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Vieira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Handicks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Handicks trying to keep a closed guard but Vieira is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Handicks wants to stand but Vieira is controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Handicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Good standup being displayed there by Vieira as he connects with a hook.
Handicks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Handicks misses with a hook. Vieira ducked under it nicely.
Handicks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Handicks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Handicks throws a poor cross that misses
letting Vieira counter with a right hand.
Handicks misses with a hook.#T4#
Vieira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Handicks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Handicks misses with a wild body shot.
Handicks misses with an uppercut.
Handicks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Handicks throws a lazy uppercut
and Vieira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Handicks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vieira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vieira misses with a body kick.
Johny Handicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Handicks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Vieira shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Handicks is trying to defend but Vieira finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vieira moves nicely into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eli Vieira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vieira, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Vieira!
Eli Vieira took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: Nfld live 47
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Pinales keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.
Pinales defending well as Handicks loads up on a big left hand.
Pinales moves out of range as Handicks strikes.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pinales. #SUB#
Pinales tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pinales has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Pinales is trying to get an arm triangle but Handicks is defending well. #SUB#
Pinales looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handicks holds on to Pinales's head and controls the position momentarily. #T1#
Handicks is trying to control Pinales's posture but Pinales avoids it. #SUB#
Pinales wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Handicks, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Pinales tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pinales has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Pinales thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Handicks tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pinales is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Handicks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Pinales is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Handicks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Pinales thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Pinales is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Handicks has escaped the position, nice work there.
Handicks 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.
Handicks struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Pinales tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pinales has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Pinales tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pinales has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Handicks is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Pinales working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Handicks tries to buck Pinales off but Pinales is having none of it.
Handicks struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Pinales is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Handicks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Pinales is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Handicks has escaped the position, nice work there.
Handicks tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Pinales goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Handicks has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pinales but great work by Handicks.
Handicks is looking to take a break and control but Pinales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pinales tries to improve position but can't.
Handicks passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pinales!
Pinales is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinales is working hard here to advance position.
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 Javier Pinales will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Handicks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Pinales counters with a nice double leg into side control. Handicks won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Handicks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Pinales in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Handicks is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Javier Pinales!
Javier Pinales took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: Nfld 39
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Handicks throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Hall shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Handicks manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hall keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Handicks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Handicks prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Handicks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Hall misses. #TD2#
Hall gets a double leg takedown into Handicks's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall wants to control from the top but Handicks keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Handicks keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Handicks wants to stand up but Hall is controlling him.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Handicks is keeping the position for now.
Handicks wants to sweep here but Hall controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#KD2#
Hall drops Handicks with a left right combo! Hall follows him down to the ground into side control. #CUT2#It looks like Johny Handicks has been cut.#T2##SUB2#
Hall tries for a kimura but Handicks is defending well.
Hall trying to control the position but Handicks is working away.
The ground and pound from Hall seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Hall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Handicks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Handicks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Hall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hall wants to control but Handicks is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Hall swings around for an armbar but Handicks sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hall's guard.
Handicks wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Handicks's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Handicks works over Hall with some ground and pound from guard.
Handicks is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Hall looking for a guillotine here but Handicks defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sirus Hall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johny Handicks's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Handicks misses with a hook to the body
and Hall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Handicks looks to land a combination but Hall avoids it well.
Hall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Handicks misses with a straight right.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Handicks.
Handicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johny Handicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall takes one to the chin there.
Handicks throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handicks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hall blocks a jab.#TD2#
Hall feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall trying to control but Handicks is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hall advances to half guard.
Hall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hall throwing shots but Handicks is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Hall looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Hall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Handicks has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Hall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Handicks is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Outlier Martial Arts, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Handicks is staying active underneath Hall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Handicks's head.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Handicks keeps working. #SUB2#
Hall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Hall uses his free foot to push down on Handicks's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Handicks.
Hall takes Handicks's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Handicks is in trouble.
Hall is not going to allow Handicks to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Hall looking for the choke but no joy.
Sirus Hall has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4##SUB2#
Hall has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Handicks has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Handicks is trying to get back to his feet but Hall has full control of the position and if anything, Handicks has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Handicks rolls, trying to escape but Hall keeps control of the position.
What can Handicks do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Handicks trying to control the action but Hall just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hall is persistently looking for the submission but Handicks is defending it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sirus Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johny Handicks's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hall scores with a jab. Handicks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sirus Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hall staying out of range there.
Hall wants to counter with a clinch but Handicks pushes him away.
Handicks is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hall's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Handicks connects with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hall.
Hall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Handicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hall shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Handicks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Hall uses his free foot to push down on Handicks's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Handicks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hall trying to control but Handicks is having none of it. #SUB2#
Hall is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Handicks has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Handicks!
Handicks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Handicks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Our spies down at at The Scrap Squad inform us that Hall has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2##SUB2#
Hall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Handicks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Sirus Hall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Handicks controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Handicks controlling from the top position.
Handicks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Handicks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Handicks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Handicks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hall is trying to keep Handicks in close.
Johny Handicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Handicks stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Handicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hall darts in looking for a takedown but Handicks gets double underhooks and turns Hall into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sirus Hall.
I've got Hall 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sirus Hall!
Sirus Hall very nearly forgot to thank Shadow Realm Apparel amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Nfld live 41
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Handicks lands a really nice looking cross but Schotel seems unphased.
Handicks throws a right hand that misses
and Schotel counters with a straight right hand.
Johny Handicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handicks misses with a straight left.
Handicks throws the left hand but Schotel avoids the punch easily.
Schotel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Handicks!
We've been told by Schotel's head coaches at LV MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Schotel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Handicks misses with a wild combination.
Schotel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Handicks tries to bum rush Schotel with a series of wild strikes but Schotel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Handicks misses with a hook.
Handicks throws a hook but Schotel avoids it easily.
Schotel throws a big counter combination but Handicks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Handicks misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Handicks swings widly with a right hand
and Schotel counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sloppy strikes from Schotel. Those never looked like landing.
Handicks throws out a counter right but Schotel avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Handicks.
Schotel throws a counter high kick but Handicks was just alert enough to avoid it.
Schotel misses with a right hand
and Handicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Schotel. #CL#
Schotel drives through and clinches with Handicks against the cage.
Schotel lands a left hand. #BC#
Schotel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schotel misses with a two punch combination.
Handicks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Handicks avoids the head kick by Schotel.
Jab from Handicks.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schotel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Handicks.
Schotel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Handicks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schotel counters with a body kick that stops Handicks in his tracks momentarily.
Schotel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Schotel throws a head kick but Handicks moves out of range.
Handicks misses with a shot to the body
and Schotel counters with a series of strikes. Handicks will be more careful next time no doubt.
Schotel lands a jab to the head.
Handicks throws a shot from downtown. Schotel moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Schotel drives through and clinches with Handicks against the cage.
Schotel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Handicks backwards.
Schotel lands an uppercut.
Handicks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Schotel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schotel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schotel.#BC#
Schotel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD#
Schotel lands a big head kick that sends Handicks tumbling to the mat! Schotel takes a step backwards and waves Handicks back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Handicks is rocked!
Handicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schotel.
Schotel throws a counter high kick but Handicks was just alert enough to avoid it.
Handicks is still on wobbly legs! Can Schotel finish him?
The fighters circle, before Schotel throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Handicks's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Schotel lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Dodge Schotel!
Our winner, Dodge Schotel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Nfld FN 44
Date: Jun 29, 2023

#R1#
Handicks misses with a right hand
and Kekoa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kekoa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Danga de danga de dang - Handicks scores with a four punch combination!
Handicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kekoa.
Kekoa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Handicks checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Handicks lands with a shot to the body.
Kekoa lands a nice hook to Handicks's body. Handicks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #KD#
Kekoa drops Handicks with a big left hand and mounts him. Handicks is in big trouble! #ROC#Handicks is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Johny Handicks 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!
Kekoa content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Kekoa is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Handicks is surviving well by controlling Kekoa's body position as best he can.
Handicks tries to hold on but Kekoa pushes him away. #T1#
Kekoa controlling from the full mount.
Handicks really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Handicks 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.
Kekoa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Handicks tries to hold on but Kekoa pushes him away.
Kekoa looking to finish with strikes here!
Handicks holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kekoa tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Handicks tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Kekoa controlling from the full mount.
Kekoa looking to control but Handicks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Kekoa wants to finish this one by submission but Handicks is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kekoa.
Kekoa content just to control the position here.
Handicks tries to lock up and control but Kekoa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Kekoa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kekoa forces the positional change into back control.
Kekoa biding his time, looking for the opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kekoa working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kekoa is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kekoa is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
Handicks is trying to break free.
Handicks covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB#
Handicks preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kekoa. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kekoa working for the choke. #SUB#
Kekoa tightening his grip on Handicks, looking for the choke.
Handicks is really stuck here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Kekoa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johny Handicks's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kekoa loads up on a big right hand but Handicks slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Handicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Handicks connects with a single shot there.
Handicks misses with a shot to the body
and Kekoa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Handicks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kekoa lands a slapping body shot.
Handicks misses with a lunging right hand
and Kekoa counters with a straight right hand.
Kekoa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kekoa lands a nice hook to Handicks's body. Handicks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Handicks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kekoa 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!
Kekoa drops Handicks with a naaaaasty hook - Handicks is in real trouble here! Kekoa dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Kekoa!
During a confident post fight interview, Eddie Kekoa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld FN 43
Date: Jun 15, 2023

#R1#
Handicks misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Handicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinales changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pinales blocks a jab.
Pinales changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Handicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinales.
Pinales tries to counter with a takedown but Handicks is quick to defend against it.
Handicks swings for the body but Pinales moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Handicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Handicks misses the target.
Pinales tries to counter with a takedown but Handicks is quick to defend against it.
Pinales has been working on his balance at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Handicks.
No joy there for Handicks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinales keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.
Pinales changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Pinales looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Handicks!
Handicks is looking to regain half guard here but Pinales keeps moving and retains side control. #T1##SUB#
Pinales working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Handicks told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Pinales wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Handicks, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Pinales looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Handicks is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pinales's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pinales prevents Handicks from standing back up. #SUB#
Pinales is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pinales wants to free his trapped foot but Handicks is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Pinales is looking for a kimura but Handicks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pinales to get the leverage. #SUB#
Pinales looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Handicks is positioning himself well to prevent Pinales advancing to mount. #SUB#
Handicks is defending against the submission attempts here by Pinales. #SUB#
Pinales is looking for a kimura here. #T3##SUB#
Pinales seems to be working for a kimura but Handicks defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Pinales is trying to work for a kimura but Handicks is defending well.
Handicks is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Pinales is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Pinales is trying to work for a kimura but Handicks is defending well. #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#
Pinales is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Pinales seems to be working for a kimura but Handicks defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Pinales is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Handicks keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Pinales wants to work for an arm triangle but Handicks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Pinales is working for a submission of some sort.
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 Javier Pinales will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Handicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot by Handicks.
Handicks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Handicks misses with a combination #TD#
and Pinales counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Pinales is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Pinales is working for a kimura but Handicks is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pinales is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Handicks has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pinales is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Handicks defends it well. #T1#
Handicks pushes Pinales off looking to stand but Pinales dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Pinales wants to work for an arm triangle but Handicks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Handicks desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Pinales is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pinales is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Handicks reverses the position - he's now on top in Pinales's guard. #SUB#
Pinales had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Handicks defends it easily.#T2#
Handicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Handicks content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Pinales throws his legs up looking for a submission but Handicks uses it to pass to side control.
Handicks looks up at the clock and then as Pinales takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Handicks smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pinales is trying to improve his position.
Pinales manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Handicks pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Handicks trying to control the pace.
Handicks lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Handicks pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Handicks pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Handicks passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pinales!
Pinales is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Handicks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pinales is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Handicks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Handicks throws a right and a left that Pinales avoids nicely.
Pinales changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pinales bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pinales appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johny Handicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Pinales drives through with a takedown into Handicks's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Handicks holds on and takes a little breather.
Handicks 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pinales drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Handicks manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pinales has Handicks in his guard.#REVB#
Handicks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1##SUB#
Pinales working for a triangle but Handicks defends it easily. #SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Handicks passes into half guard.
Pinales moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Handicks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pinales has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Handicks has managed to get both his arms back between Pinales's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Pinales looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Pinales has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Handicks 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 Pinales.#T2#
Pinales tries to bench press Handicks off him but Handicks keeps the position.
Handicks gets to mount! Pinales was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Handicks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Handicks prevents Pinales from getting the reversal.
Handicks controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Pinales is desperately trying to improve his position but Handicks has a good base and remains in mount.
Handicks content just to control the position here.
Pinales is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pinales is in a horrible position here. Handicks smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Pinales is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Handicks is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Pinales tries to reverse the position but Handicks maintains control.
Handicks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pinales is looking to get to half guard.
Handicks controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinales tries to reverse the position but Handicks maintains control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Handicks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Handicks 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Handicks!
After the fight, Johny Handicks 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: Nfld live 31
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Patterson throws the left hand but Handicks avoids the punch easily.
Patterson throws a shot from downtown. Handicks moves away and avoids it.
Handicks moves forwards but Patterson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Patterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Patterson misses with a wild combination.
Patterson slips a jab from Handicks.
Handicks misses with a lunging right hand
and Patterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Patterson throws a sloppy head kick
and Handicks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Patterson thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handicks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Patterson connects with a jab.
Handicks swings widly with a right hand
and Patterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Patterson lands a big right hand that sends Handicks crashing to the mat! Patterson stays standing though and waves Handicks back to his feet!#ROC#Handicks is rocked!#T1#
Handicks misses with a left hand
and Patterson counters with a big left hand that crumples Handicks! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derek Patterson!
Derek Patterson very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Nfld live 29
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Handicks slips a straight right by Anderson.
Handicks jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Anderson clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Anderson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson is looking to advance position but Handicks won't allow it.
Handicks tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Anderson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handicks is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Handicks keeping hold of Anderson's head, controlling as best he can.
Handicks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Handicks trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Anderson manages to pass to mount!
Handicks is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anderson tries to control but Handicks wriggling away.
Anderson mounts Handicks! Really nice guard pass there!
Handicks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Handicks told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Handicks is trying to escape the mount.
Anderson controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Handicks wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Handicks is bucking up trying to escape but Anderson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Anderson tries to control but Handicks wriggling away. #T4#
Handicks is trying desperately to improve position.
Anderson wants to control the pace but Handicks is squirming around nicely.
Anderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Handicks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Handicks tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Handicks to the ground. Handicks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Handicks lands a jab to Anderson's midsection.
Anderson throws a right hand that Handicks ducks under and follows up with a left that Handicks also avoids with ease.#CL#
Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Anderson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Anderson keeps control of Handicks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
I was talking to Anderson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Anderson to work. #T1#
Handicks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Handicks after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Anderson.
Handicks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Anderson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Handicks up against the cage.
Handicks is trying to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling him.
Anderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Handicks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson controlling the action here for a moment. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Handicks letting Anderson take a breather here.
Handicks can't break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Anderson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sparky Anderson.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A punch combination from Handicks misses.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Handicks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Handicks throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Handicks circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but Handicks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Handicks now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Handicks lands with an uppercut that bounces Anderson off the cage and back into range.
Anderson wants to clinch
and Handicks counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Handicks to acknowledge the strikes.
Handicks misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Handicks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Anderson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Handicks is wriggling around but Anderson manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Anderson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T4##SUB#
Anderson wants to finish this one by submission but Handicks is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Anderson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson wants to control the action but instead Handicks gets a body lock and reverses into Anderson's guard! Nice work!
Anderson wants to sweep here but Handicks controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson has his hands on Handicks's head, controlling the position.
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 Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Anderson slips a jab from Handicks.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
Anderson 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.
Handicks misses with a left hand #KD#
and Anderson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Handicks! Anderson lets Handicks back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Handicks is rocked!
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Handicks is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Sparky Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson moves out of range as Handicks strikes.
Anderson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Handicks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Handicks seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Handicks can do to turn this around?#KD#
Anderson sends Handicks crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Anderson is motioning to the referee to let Handicks up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
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!
Handicks throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range. #TD#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Handicks is on queer street and Anderson is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Sparky Anderson!
Our winner, Sparky Anderson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Nfld live 26
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Handicks lands with an uppercut that bounces Shima off the cage and back into range.
Handicks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Shima closes the distance and pushes Handicks back into the cage.
Handicks working hard to break the clinch.
Shima has Handicks pressed against the cage, preventing Handicks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Handicks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Handicks's efforts to push away.
Handicks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shima has him pressed against the cage.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Handicks controls his hands. #T1#
Handicks wants to break free but Shima has control.
Handicks can't break the clinch.
Handicks wants to get back to striking at distance but Shima won't allow it.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Handicks tries to circle away but Shima has him pinned against the cage.
Shima lands a nice uppercut.
Shima is pushing Handicks up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shima lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Handicks breaks the clinch. #CL#
Shima gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shima.
Handicks is trying to break the clinch but Shima has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Shima to work.
Handicks is trying to break the clinch but Shima is controlling him.
Handicks is looking to break free of the clinch but Shima has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Handicks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Handicks can't break the clinch.
Shima has Handicks pressed against the cage.
Handicks tries to break the clinch but Shima is controlling the position.
Handicks is trying to push Shima away but Shima has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shima throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Shima leaning against his opponent.
Shima prevents Handicks from breaking the clinch.
Handicks wants to break free but Shima has control.
Handicks blocking some punches.
Handicks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shima stalls.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
Handicks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Handicks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shima.
Handicks wants to get back to striking at distance but Shima won't allow it. #T4#
Handicks is trying to break the clinch but Shima has him pressed against the cage.
Shima keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Handicks's efforts to push away.
Handicks being controlled against the cage.
Shima lands with a light punch inside.
Handicks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shima has Handicks pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Handicks is trying to break free.
Shima stalls.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima 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#
Handicks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shima throws a body shot but no joy.
Shima moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Shima drives through and clinches with Handicks against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Handicks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Handicks wants to get back to striking at distance but Shima won't allow it. #BC2#
Handicks manages to break the clinch.
Handicks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Shima moves into range and clinches up with Handicks.
Shima stalling.
Handicks can't break the clinch.
Shima tries to work over Handicks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Shima - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shima leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Handicks manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Shima has closed the distance and engaged Handicks in a clinch.
Handicks prevents a body shot from Shima.
Handicks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Handicks wants to break free but Shima has control.
A short uppercut from Shima.
Handicks is trying to break the clinch but Shima has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shima controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Handicks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shima scores with a punch to the head.
Handicks throws a body shot but no joy.
As Handicks tries to get set, Shima tries to push him back and clinch up but Handicks manages to avoid the attempt.
Handicks misses with a double jab.
Handicks scores with a jab. Shima acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shima is looking to clinch but Handicks is avoiding it.
Shima walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sloppy strikes from Handicks. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Handicks throws a looping overhand right but Shima ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Shima on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Handicks throws a series of punches but Shima avoids them all with ease.
Johny Handicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shima blocks a jab.#CL#
Shima clinches.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Handicks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shima.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice body punch from Shima.
Shima is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shima keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Handicks's efforts to push away.#T4#
Handicks is looking to break free of the clinch but Shima has double underhooks.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Handicks blocks an uppercut.
Shima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Come on Shima - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shima manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shima prevents Handicks from breaking the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Shima throws a body punch but Handicks moves out of range.
Shima scores with a decent looking hook.
Shima slips under a jab from Handicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shima looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shima misses with a double jab.
Handicks misses with a combination #CL#
and Shima holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Handicks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handicks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shima effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Handicks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johny Handicks seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Handicks goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shima moves out of range as Handicks strikes.
Shima's jab looks to have found its range, popping Handicks under the eye.
Handicks thuds his right hand into Shima's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shima takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shima lands with a light punch inside.
Shima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Handicks can do to turn this around?
Shima leaning against his opponent.
Shima stalls.
Shima will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Handicks up against the cage.#T2#
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as Handicks controls the action.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Handicks wants to get back to striking at distance but Shima won't allow it.
Handicks tries to break the clinch but Shima is controlling the position.
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Handicks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shima - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Handicks wants to break free but Shima has control. #BC2#
Handicks breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Handicks swats away the attempt to clinch by Shima.
Handicks let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shima tries to clinch but Handicks is having none of it.
Handicks is looking for the big counter here.
Shima avoids a punch combination nicely.
Handicks slips under a jab from Shima.#CL#
Shima rushes Handicks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Handicks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shima has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Shima wants the takedown. Handicks is fighting it off but Shima persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Handicks's guard against the cage.
Shima wants to get up but he can't break Handicks's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Handicks trying to control the position here.
Shima engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4##SU#
Shima stands up and waves to Handicks to follow him.
Johny Handicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shima throws the left hand but Handicks avoids the punch easily.
Tetsuo Shima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Handicks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shima.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Handicks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Handicks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shima manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo Shima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shima, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Nfld FN 36
Date: Mar 02, 2023

#R1#
Usman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Usman works Handicks's body with a nice hook.
Usman throws a good cross that connects.
Handicks tries to move into range but Usman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Handicks avoids the head kick by Usman.
Usman throws an overhand right that lands on Handicks's shoulder, as Handicks tries to avoid the shot.
Handicks lands a slapping body shot.
Usman lands a head shot.
Handicks clobbers Usman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Handicks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Usman. Usman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Usman. Handicks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Handicks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Usman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Usman moves out of range of the strikes.
Usman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Handicks misses with a body shot.
Usman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Usman lands a jab to the head.
RaeRae Usman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Handicks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Usman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Handicks.
Handicks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Usman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donk. Usman catches Handicks right on the button with a cross.
Usman misses the body punch
and Handicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Usman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Handicks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Handicks misses with an uppercut. Usman saw that one coming.
A shot to the body from Usman misses
and Handicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Usman misses with a double jab.
Usman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handicks moves away.
Handicks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handicks avoids the body shot from Usman.
Handicks cracks Usman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Usman looks to land a right hand but Handicks moved out of range.
Usman tests Handicks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Usman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Handicks, as that shot connected.
Usman staying out of range there.
Usman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handicks.
Handicks lands a body shot.
Usman avoids the body shot from Handicks.
Handicks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Usman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
Usman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Usman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Handicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Usman.
Usman throwing a counter right hand but Handicks manages to avoid it.
Handicks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Usman.
Handicks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Handicks throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Usman scores with a body shot.
Handicks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Usman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Handicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Usman.
Handicks avoids the body shot from Usman.
Handicks scores with a jab to the jaw.
Handicks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Handicks takes a jab right on the kisser.
Handicks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Usman's hands.#ROC2#Usman is rocked!
Usman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Handicks counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johny Handicks!
Johny Handicks bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
RaeRae Usman was interviewed post fight and said 'I'd like to thank my opponent for helping me to train harder than I ever had before. I'll be back, and ready to fight again soon!'.

Event: Nfld live 22
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Nasmfus drops his hands momentarily and Handicks takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Handicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Nasmfus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nasmfus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Handicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Handicks lands a nice hook to Nasmfus's body. Nasmfus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nasmfus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nasmfus tries to clinch but Handicks moves out of range.
Nasmfus tries to move into range but Handicks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good exchange - Handicks coming out on top.
Nasmfus moves forwards but Handicks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Handicks looks to land a right hand but Nasmfus moved out of range.
Nasmfus throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nasmfus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Handicks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Handicks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nasmfus 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 Handicks has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Handicks and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like Handicks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nasmfus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Handicks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Handicks misses with a two punch combination.
Handicks misses with a looping right.
Nasmfus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nasmfus tries to clinch but Handicks moves out of range.
Handicks looks to land a left hand but Nasmfus moved out of range nicely.
Handicks throws out a powerful jab.
Handicks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nasmfus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Handicks is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nasmfus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Handicks throws out the jab.
Nasmfus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johny Handicks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nasmfus.

Handicks explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nasmfus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bsmds Nasmfus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Handicks lunges at Nasmfus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nasmfus's hand.
Handicks keeps the fight on the outside.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nasmfus.
Handicks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Handicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Handicks lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nasmfus backs up against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nasmfus has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nasmfus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Handicks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nasmfus closes the distance and clinches up with Handicks, looking for a takedown. Nasmfus pushes Handicks against the cage but Handicks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nasmfus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Handicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Nasmfus moves into the clinch successfully.
Nasmfus looking to stall. #BC#
Handicks breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Handicks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Handicks seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nasmfus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Handicks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy body kick from Nasmfus
and Nasmfus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Handicks throws a body shot but no joy.
Nasmfus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice uppercut lands for Handicks. That snapped Nasmfus's head back. #CL2#
Nasmfus closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Handicks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nasmfus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
Handicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nasmfus.
Handicks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nasmfus looks for the body kick but Handicks saw that one coming.
Handicks is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nasmfus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Handicks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Handicks lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Nasmfus closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Handicks gets underhooks to prevent Nasmfus's takedown attempt.
Nasmfus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Handicks avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handicks is looking to break free of the clinch but Nasmfus has double underhooks. #BC#
Handicks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Nasmfus moves into range and clinches up with Handicks.
Handicks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nasmfus tries to work over Handicks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nasmfus goes for a takedown attempt but Handicks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johny Handicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bsmds Nasmfus.
Handicks lands with a right hand.
Nasmfus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Handicks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nasmfus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Handicks 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#
Nasmfus misses with a double jab.
Nasmfus blocks a jab.
Nasmfus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Nasmfus clinches up with Handicks and pushes him back against the cage.
Nasmfus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Handicks's efforts to push away.#BC#
Handicks breaks the clinch.
Handicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nasmfus is looking to clinch.
Nasmfus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handicks keeps the fight on the outside.
Handicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Handicks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Handicks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nasmfus can do to turn this around?
Nasmfus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Handicks.
A slow jab from Handicks misses its intended target. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Nasmfus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Handicks seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nasmfus closes the distance but Handicks moves to the side
and Handicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Handicks loads up on a big right hand but Nasmfus slips the punch.
A punch combination from Nasmfus misses.
A little feinted left hand from Handicks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nasmfus lands a head kick. Handicks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Handicks cracks Nasmfus with an open hand slap.
Nasmfus tries to clinch up
and Handicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Handicks.
Handicks keeps the fight on the outside.
Handicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nasmfus was well out of range. Poor timing from Handicks.#T2#
Handicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nasmfus.
Handicks connects with a nice looking jab.
Nasmfus wants to clinch.
Nasmfus misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Handicks throws a jab when Nasmfus was well out of range.#CL2#
Nasmfus clinches up with Handicks and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Handicks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nasmfus tries to close the distance and clinch but Handicks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Handicks swats away the attempt to clinch by Nasmfus.
Nasmfus is looking to clinch.
Handicks scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Nasmfus throws a body shot but no joy.
Handicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nasmfus.
Nasmfus tries a head kick but it misses.
Nasmfus closes the distance but Handicks moves to the side
and Handicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nasmfus fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Nasmfus drives through and clinches with Handicks against the cage.
Handicks tries to break the clinch but Nasmfus is controlling the position. #BC#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Handicks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bsmds Nasmfus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Nasmfus rushes Handicks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Handicks manages to break the clinch.
Nasmfus takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Bsmds Nasmfus has been cut.
Nasmfus moves to clinch but Handicks breaks away
and Handicks counters with a straight right hand.
Nasmfus is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4#
Nasmfus tries to clinch up but Handicks circles away and keeps his distance.
Handicks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nasmfus on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nasmfus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johny Handicks is winning the standup battle so far.
Nasmfus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Handicks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Handicks dips to his left and cracks Nasmfus with an uppercut!
Nasmfus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Handicks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Nasmfus takes the fight into the clinch.
Handicks is trying to break the clinch but Nasmfus is controlling him.#BC#
Handicks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Handicks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Handicks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Handicks swats away the attempt to clinch by Nasmfus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Handicks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bsmds Nasmfus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Handicks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nasmfus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Handicks swivels and escapes.
Handicks looks to land a right hand but Nasmfus moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nasmfus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice uppercut lands for Handicks. That snapped Nasmfus's head back.
Handicks scores with a shot to the body.
Handicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nasmfus.
Nasmfus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Nasmfus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nasmfus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Handicks is defending well.
Nasmfus tries to pull guard but Handicks won't allow it.
Johny Handicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bsmds Nasmfus.#BC#
Handicks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Nasmfus fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Nasmfus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Handicks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nasmfus.
Nasmfus stalling.
Handicks wants to control but Nasmfus is keeping busy.
Handicks preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Johny Handicks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Handicks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nasmfus wants to take a breather but Handicks is having none of it.
Handicks keeps control of the position for the meantime. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Nasmfus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nasmfus ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.
Handicks throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Nasmfus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Handicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nasmfus moves away.
Bsmds Nasmfus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Handicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nasmfus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Handicks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Handicks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nasmfus at a distance.
Nasmfus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nasmfus tries to clinch up but Handicks circles away and keeps his distance.
Nasmfus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Handicks makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nasmfus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Handicks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Handicks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nasmfus wants to clinch.
Nasmfus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nasmfus moves in looking to clinch but Handicks pushes him off.
Handicks swats away the attempt to clinch by Nasmfus.
An attempted straight right counter from Handicks misses the target.#T4#
Nasmfus throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Handicks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Handicks misses with a body shot.
Handicks looks to land a combination but Nasmfus avoids it well.
Nasmfus throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Handicks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Handicks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Handicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nasmfus.
Nasmfus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Handicks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nasmfus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nasmfus moves in looking to clinch but Handicks pushes him off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Nasmfus.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Handicks looks to land a right hand but Nasmfus moved out of range.
A slow jab from Handicks misses its intended target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Handicks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Handicks, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Handicks!
Johny Handicks 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: Nfld live 19
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Handicks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Patterson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Handicks with a jab.
Patterson misses with a leg kick.
Handicks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Patterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Handicks.
Handicks works over Patterson's head and body with a nice combination.
Handicks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Patterson.
Handicks connects with a jab.
Patterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Handicks.
As Handicks backs away, Patterson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Patterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Handicks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Patterson looks to land a left hand but Handicks moved out of range nicely.
Handicks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Patterson under the eye.
Handicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Patterson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handicks lands a jab to the head.
Good exchange - Patterson coming out on top.#T1#
Patterson 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.
Handicks misses with a jab to the body
and Patterson counters with a solid body kick.
Patterson 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.
A jab from Handicks misses.
A low kick from Patterson is predictable there
and Handicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Handicks misses with a series of wild punches.
Patterson throws an overhand right that lands on Handicks's shoulder, as Handicks tries to avoid the shot.
Patterson misses with an uppercut.
Handicks throws a looping overhand right but Patterson ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Patterson.
Patterson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Handicks misses with a lunging right hand
and Patterson counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Patterson lands a really nice looking cross but Handicks seems unphased. #ROC#Handicks is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Handicks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Patterson throws out the jab.
Handicks scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - Handicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Patterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.
Handicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Patterson.
Patterson loads up on a big right hand but Handicks slips the punch.
Patterson lands a right hook to the body.
Handicks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Patterson.
Handicks takes a swing at Patterson's ribcage but misses.
Handicks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Handicks misses with a body shot.
Handicks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Patterson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Handicks defending well as Patterson loads up on a big left hand.
Handicks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Patterson throws a lazy right hand but Handicks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Patterson throws a hook to the side of Handicks's head but Handicks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Handicks misses with a combination
letting Patterson counter with a right hand.
Handicks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Handicks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Handicks cracks Patterson with a good jab.
A jab from Handicks misses. #T4#
Patterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Handicks.
Patterson throws a leg kick but Handicks sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johny Handicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson throws a head kick but Handicks moves out of range.
Handicks misses with an uppercut
and Patterson counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Patterson.
Patterson throws a hook to the side of Handicks's head but Handicks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Handicks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Handicks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Patterson lands a jab to the head.
Patterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
Handicks lands a slapping body shot.
Handicks throws a big shot that misses.
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 Derek Patterson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Patterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Handicks counters with a stiff right hand.
Handicks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Patterson misses with a left hand
and Handicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Handicks throws a lazy right hand but Patterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Handicks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Patterson to score with a decent uppercut.
Handicks is still on wobbly legs! Can Patterson finish him?
Handicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Patterson.
Handicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Patterson throws a counter high kick but Handicks was just alert enough to avoid it.
Handicks seems to have recovered his senses.
Handicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patterson moves away.
Patterson is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson throws a hook but Handicks avoids it easily.
Patterson lands a nice hook to Handicks's body. Handicks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Handicks throws a looping overhand right but Patterson ducks down to avoid it.
Handicks throws a lazy right hand but Patterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Patterson misses with an uppercut.
Handicks misses with a hook. Patterson ducked under it nicely.
Handicks throws a poor cross that misses
and Patterson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Patterson.
Handicks bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Patterson comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Handicks falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Handicks was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derek Patterson!
Derek Patterson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Nfld FN 30
Date: Dec 15, 2022

#R1#
Handicks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Liee scores with a jab to the body.
Johny Handicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Liee closes the distance and pushes Handicks back into the cage.
Liee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Handickss head.
Liee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Liee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Handicks backwards.
Liee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Liee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Handicks's efforts to push away.
Handicks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Liee has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liee.
Handicks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Liee pushes off an throws an elbow but Handicks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Handicks breaks the clinch.
Liee scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liee slips a straight right by Handicks.
Liee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Liee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Liee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Liee moves in looking to clinch but Handicks pushes him off.
A bone on bone clash there as Handicks blocks the leg kick.
Handicks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Liee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Handicks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Liee lands with an uppercut that bounces Handicks off the cage and back into range.
Handicks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liee throws out the jab.
Handicks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liee unleashes a big counter combination but Handicks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Liee throws a series of strikes that have Handicks backpedaling. #CL2#
Liee gets a clinch.
Liee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Handicks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liee swings wildly with an uppercut but Handicks uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Liee lands with a right to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Liee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Handicks's brow.
Nice elbow from Liee.
Liee scores with a hook to the body.
Liee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Handicks.
Handicks has had enough of the clinch but Liee keeps him there for the moment.
Liee can't find room to land a body shot as Handicks controls the action.
Liee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Handicks.
Liee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Handicks can't break the clinch.
Liee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Handicks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Handicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Handicks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liee. #T3#
Liee works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Liee takes the fight into the clinch.
Handicks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Handicks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Liee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Handicks misses its intended target.
Liee staying out of range there.#CL2#
Liee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Liee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Handicks's elbow. #BC#
Handicks breaks the clinch.
Handicks cracks Liee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Liee misses with a body shot.
Handicks throws a jab when Liee was well out of range.#T4#
No joy there for Handicks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Handicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Handicks connects with a right hand. Liee shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liee misses with a low kick.
Handicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liee.
Liee tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Handicks counter with a right hand.
Liee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Handicks throws out the jab.
Liee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.
Liee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Handicks with a body shot.
Handicks is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Handicks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Handicks throws a jab when Liee was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Liee.
Liee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brusse Liee dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Handicks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Liee.
Liee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Handicks throws out the jab.
Handicks checks a leg kick.
Liee lands with a shot to the body.
Handicks scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Liee tries to clinch up but Handicks circles away and keeps his distance.
Handicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liee moves away.#CL2#
Handicks tries to keep at a distance but Liee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Liee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liee pushes Handicks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Liee.
Liee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Liee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Handicks's elbow.
Knees to the body from Liee. #T1#
Liee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Handicks or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Liee pushes Handicks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Liee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Liee working Handicks over with knees to the body.
Handicks takes an elbow to the temple.
Liee scores with a shot to the side of Handicks's head.
Brusse Liee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Handicks dodges an elbow strike from Liee.
Liee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Handicks is trying to break the clinch but Liee is controlling him.
Liee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Liee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Liee.
A hook to the body from Liee.
Liee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Liee lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liee pushes Handicks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Liee digs a right hand underneath Handicks's ribcage. Handicks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Liee scores with a shoulder strike.
Liee lands an elbow inside.
Liee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Handicks backwards. #ROC2#Handicks is rocked!
Liee gets through Handicks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Handicks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Liee has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Handicks - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Liee, and another! Handicks is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Brusse Liee!
Post fight, Brusse Liee took to the microphone: 'Now you see the power of my Exploding Fist Eagle Boxing !!!'.

Event: Nfld FN 28
Date: Nov 24, 2022

#R1#
Mada on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Handicks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Mada tries to counter it with a takedown but Handicks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A punch combination from Handicks misses.
Mada lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mada takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Handicks connects with a jab.
Handicks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Mada is rocked!
Handicks cracks Mada on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Mada falls backwards against the cage. Handicks follows up with more strikes that drop Mada to his knees. Handicks keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Mada! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Handicks!
A less than humble Johny Handicks misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Gajah Mada had this to say: 'World please forgive Me'.

Event: Nfld FN 25
Date: Oct 27, 2022

#R1#
Handicks jabs Boma right on the nose. Boma blinks but takes it well.
Handicks takes one on the button.
Boma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Handicks counters with a series of strikes. Boma will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boma takes a swing at Handicks's ribcage but misses.
Handicks has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Handicks misses with a straight left.
Handicks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boma misses with a low kick.
Boma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Handicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boma.
Boma swinging wildly here.
Boma lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handicks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boma has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Italian Job in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Boma forces Handicks back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Handicks breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Boma lands an impressive looking overhand right. Handicks doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Boma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boma misses with an uppercut.
Boma scores with the left hand. Handicks knows he should have avoided that one.
Handicks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boma throws a jab but it's blocked by Handicks.
Boma scores with a head kick. Handicks tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Handicks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boma connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Handicks scrambles back to his feet.
Boma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.
Handicks 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.
Boma lands with a straight right. Handicks didn't see that one coming.
Handicks throws a nice looking combination but Boma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boma's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Boma duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Handicks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boma manages to avoid it.
Norman Boma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handicks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boma scores with a jab to the head.
Boma throws a poor cross that misses
and Handicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Handicks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Handicks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Handicks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boma in his tracks.
Handicks throws a hook but Boma blocks it.
Boma is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Handicks avoids the head kick by Boma.
A big left from Handicks misses.
Boma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Handicks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boma lands a nice looking kick to the body. Handicks takes a step back to recover.
Handicks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boma.
Boma throws a series of strikes that have Handicks backpedaling.
Jab from Boma.
Boma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Handicks throws a big shot that misses.
Boma doesn't manage to clinch there - Handicks circles away.
A little jabbing left from Handicks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Boma darts in and clinches Handicks up against the cage.#T3#
Boma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Handicks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Handicks misses with a body shot
letting Boma counter with a right hand. #CL#
Boma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boma tries to work over Handicks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Handicks backwards.
Handicks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boma lands with a light punch inside.
Boma throws a punch but it's blocked by Handicks.
Boma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Handicks is rocked!
Boma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boma is working Handicks over against the cage.
Handicks wants to break free but Boma has control.
Boma throws a head punch that misses.
Handicks is trying to break free.#T4#
Boma lands with a short shot to the head.
Handicks is still on wobbly legs! Can Boma finish him?
Boma lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handicks prevents a body shot from Boma.
Handicks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Handicks seems to have recovered his senses.
Boma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boma swings wildly with an uppercut but Handicks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boma lands a right hand. #BC2#
Handicks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boma lands a right hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Handicks!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Handicks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boma darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boma feints a jab promting Handicks to slip. Boma then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Handicks slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Handicks throws out a loose jab but Boma uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Norman Boma dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Handicks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boma lands a slapping body shot.
Handicks looks to throw the jab but Boma is out of range.
Handicks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Handicks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boma misses the jab.
Boma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Handicks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A right-left combo lands from Handicks.
Nice cross by Boma.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boma thuds his right hand into Handicks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Handicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boma.
Handicks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Handicks at a distance.
Boma is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Handicks sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Handicks 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.
Boma lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Boma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handicks moves away.
A little jabbing left from Handicks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boma looks to throw the jab but Handicks is out of range.
Handicks tries to move into range but Boma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boma scoring well with a low kick there.
Handicks misses the jab.
Handicks takes a jab right on the kisser.
Handicks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Handicks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Handicks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#KD#
Boma sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Handicks to the ground! Boma dives into full mount looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boma controlling from the full mount.
Handicks holds on, trying desperately to control.#T2#
Boma controlling from the full mount.
Handicks working to try and regain half guard.
Boma content just to control the position here.
Boma trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Handicks really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Handicks wants to hold on but Boma pushes him away.
Boma takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boma has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#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.
Handicks tries to lock up and control but Boma gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boma looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boma'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 is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Norman Boma 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#
Boma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A low kick from Boma is predictable there
and Handicks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Handicks manages to avoid it.
Handicks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boma lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Boma moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Handicks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Handicks avoids the body shot from Boma.
Boma stuns Handicks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Boma closes the distance and pushes Handicks back into the cage.
Boma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Handicks backwards.
Boma struggles to land a body shot inside as Handicks controls his hands.
Boma throws a head punch that misses.
Boma pushes Handicks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handicks can't break the clinch.
Boma working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Boma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Handicks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Norman Boma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Handicks.
Boma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Handicks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boma loads up on a big right hand but Handicks slips the punch.
Boma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Boma clinches up against the cage.
Handicks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boma pushes Handicks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Handicks tries to break free but Boma pushes him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Boma. #T2#
Handicks has had enough of the clinch but Boma keeps him there for the moment.
Handicks wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short left from Boma. #BC2#
Handicks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boma with the inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boma throws a shot from downtown. Handicks moves away and avoids it.
Handicks avoids the body shot from Boma.
Boma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Handicks. Handicks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Handicks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Boma clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Handicks.
Boma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boma goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Handicks is looking to break free of the clinch but Boma has double underhooks.
Boma tries to work over Handicks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boma lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Boma.
Handicks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boma keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Handicks's efforts to push away.
Handicks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boma.
Boma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Handickss head.
Boma lands a body shot.
Handicks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Still in the clinch, Boma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boma misses with a body punch. #T4#
Boma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Handicks's elbow.
Boma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boma is working Handicks over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Boma.
Boma is leaning against Handicks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Handicks backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Handickss head.
Johny Handicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Handicks pressed against the cage. Boma frees himself up and cracks Handicks with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Handicks crumples to the floor, out cold! Boma jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Norman Boma!
In his post fight interview, Norman Boma gave a big smile as he said 'A top 3 opponent next, I won't be denied on my redemption arc and I will get that title after '.

Event: Nfld FN 23
Date: Oct 06, 2022

#R1#
Gerritzen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Handicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Handicks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Handicks lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gerritzen defending well as Handicks loads up on a big left hand.
Handicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gerritzen.
Gerritzen feints the counter takedown.
Handicks pounces like a tiger and cracks Gerritzen with a vicious hook! Gerritzen is down but not out! Handicks follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johny Handicks!
In his post fight interview, Johny Handicks started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Nfld FN 19
Date: Sep 08, 2022

#R1#
Handicks blocks a jab.
Calamari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Calamari throws a jab when Handicks was well out of range.
No luck for Calamari with that takedown attempt.
Handicks seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Calamari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Calamari moves forwards but Handicks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Handicks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Calamari misses with a left hand
and Handicks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Handicks lands with a cross.
A jab from Calamari misses.
Calamari misses with a looping right.
Handicks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Calamari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Handicks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Calamari swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Handicks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calamari.#T1#
Calamari cracks Handicks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Calamari.
Handicks looks to throw the jab but Calamari is out of range.
Handicks takes a swing at Calamari's ribcage but misses.
Calamari throws a big shot that misses.
Handicks throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Calamari was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Calamari slips under a jab.
Calamari scores with a jab.
Handicks misses with a straight left.
Calamari throws a hook to the side of Handicks's head but Handicks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Calamari throws a hook to the side of Handicks's head but Handicks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Handicks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Handicks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD2#
Calamari changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Handicks looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calamari tries to score with some ground and pound. Handicks controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Calamari is chipping away with strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Calamari has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Calamari throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Handicks is not content to let Calamari control the position.
Calamari creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Handicks sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Calamari is looking to take a break and control but Handicks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Calamari throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Calamari working the ground and pound but Handicks is defending the strikes. #T3#
Calamari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Handicks keeps working.
Handicks is looking for a sweep.
Calamari controls the position.
Calamari tries to score with some ground and pound. Handicks controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Calamari is putting a hurting on Handicks here, landing some big shots from side control.
Calamari in side control, throwing shots but Handicks defends.
Handicks manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Calamari missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Calamari looks to land a strike but Handicks avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Calamari showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Calamari working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Calamari accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Handicks throws a series of strikes that have Calamari backpedaling.
Handicks misses with a hook.
Calamari throws a hook but Handicks avoids it easily.
Calamari 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.
Calamari misses with a looping right.
Handicks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Handicks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Handicks throws a series of punches but Calamari moves out of range.
Handicks takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handicks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Handicks swats away the attempt to clinch by Calamari.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Valdo Calamari will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Calamari closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Calamari throws an elbow but Handicks slips to the side and avoids it well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Calamari working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Calamari throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Handicks works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Handicks is looking for a sweep. Calamari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Calamari throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Calamari slips a nice elbow through Handicks's hands, connecting with Handicks's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calamari content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Handicks is controlling Calamari's trapped leg to prevent Calamari from advancing to side control.
Calamari missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Handicks tries to roll over but Calamari keeps him under control.
Handicks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Calamari with the ground and pound but Handicks uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calamari cracks Handicks with a solid left hand.
Calamari is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Handicks wants to sweep here but Calamari controlling him for the moment.
Calamari working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Valdo Calamari has got the better of the ground game so far.
Calamari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Handicks is keeping the position for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Calamari trying to control the position from guard on top but Handicks 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.
Calamari tries for a takedown but Handicks circles away easily
and Handicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johny Handicks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Handicks throws a hook but Calamari blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Calamari! But no joy.
Calamari connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Calamari scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice defenses there by Handicks.
Handicks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big right from Calamari misses.
Handicks slips under a jab from Calamari.
Handicks misses with a looping right.
A jab from Handicks finds it's way through Calamari's defenses. #T3#
Handicks throws a jab when Calamari was well out of range.
Handicks lands the left hand.
Calamari throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Calamari lands with a cross.
Calamari takes a jab right on the kisser.
Calamari throws a series of strikes that have Handicks backpedaling.
Calamari misses with a hook.
As Calamari tries to get set, Handicks tries to push him back and clinch up but Calamari manages to avoid the attempt.
Handicks throws a jab when Calamari was well out of range.
Valdo Calamari seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Calamari bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Calamari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Handicks.
Handicks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Calamari throws out a counter right but Handicks avoids it with no problem.
Calamari misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calamari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Handicks looks to land a left hand but Calamari moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Calamari shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Handicks pinned against the cage. Handicks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Calamari lands a really nice looking cross but Handicks seems unphased.
Handicks misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Handicks.
Calamari looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Handicks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Handicks defending well as Calamari loads up on a big left hand.
Handicks moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Calamari moves into the clinch.#BC#
Handicks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Valdo Calamari will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Handicks swings for the body but Calamari moves out of range.
Calamari smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Handicks throws a jab when Calamari was well out of range.
Calamari lands with a straight right. Handicks didn't see that one coming.
Handicks moves out of range of the strikes.
Calamari swinging wildly here.
Handicks swings for the body but Calamari moves out of range.
Calamari lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Handicks moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calamari defending well as Handicks loads up on a big left hand.
Calamari is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Calamari throws a hook but Handicks blocks it.
Calamari moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Calamari misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Calamari looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Handicks misses with an uppercut.
Calamari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handicks.
Handicks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calamari.
Calamari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Handicks was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Handicks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Calamari throws out a counter right but Handicks avoids it with no problem.
Handicks misses with a looping left.
Handicks misses with a straight right.
Handicks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Calamari.
Calamari connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Calamari looks to land a left hand but Handicks moved out of range nicely.
Calamari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Calamari lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Calamari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Handicks throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Calamari.
Handicks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handicks misses with a left hand
and Calamari cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Handicks misses with a hook
and Calamari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Calamari takes the fight into the clinch.
Calamari keeps control of Handicks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Calamari misses with a hook to the ribs.
Calamari is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Calamari throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Calamari manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Calamari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Handicks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Handicks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Handicks tries to circle away but Calamari has him pinned against the cage.
Calamari misses with a body punch.
Handicks gets underhooks to prevent Calamari's takedown attempt.
Calamari cracks Handicks with a nice body shot.
Calamari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Calamari misses with a punch on the inside.
Calamari works on Handicks's body with a couple of short punches.
Calamari lands with a left to the head. #T4#
A hook to the body from Calamari.
Calamari stalling the fight.
Calamari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Handicks backwards. #BC#
Handicks manages to break the clinch.
Calamari defending well as Handicks loads up on a big left hand.
Calamari slips a straight right by Handicks.
Calamari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Handicks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Calamari counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johny Handicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Handicks walks into a stiff left hand from Calamari.
Calamari 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Calamari misses.
Handicks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Calamari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Calamari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Valdo Calamari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Calamari 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valdo Calamari!
Our winner, Valdo Calamari, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Nfld fight night 15
Date: Aug 04, 2022

#R1#
Handicks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brovarnik.#KD2#
Brovarnik lands a big head kick that sends Handicks tumbling to the mat! Brovarnik takes a step backwards and waves Handicks back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Handicks is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Johny Handicks has been cut.
We've been informed that Brovarnik 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.
Handicks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oh Handicks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brovarnik throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Handicks crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alexei Brovarnik!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2022

#R1#
Dope looks for a takedown but Handicks sprawls well.
Dope throws a head kick that misses
and Handicks counters with a series of strikes. Dope will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dope ducks right into an uppercut from Handicks.
Dope looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Handicks is fending him off so far but Dope persists. Nope, Handicks circles away and we're back to standing.
Dope darts in looking for a takedown but Handicks gets double underhooks and turns Dope into the cage.
Johny Handicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Dope.
Handicks throws a hook but Dope blocks it.
Dope tries for a takedown but Handicks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dope tries to clinch up.
Dope darts in trying to clinch
and Handicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like James Dope has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Handicks. No joy for Dope on that attempt.
Handicks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dope misses with a takedown
and Handicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Handicks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dope momentarily.
Dope throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Handicks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Handicks misses with a looping right.
Handicks seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dope fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dope has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dope ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.
Handicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dope moves away.
Dope shoots in for a takedown but Handicks shows good takedown defense.
A little feinted left hand from Handicks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dope takes a jab right on the kisser.
Handicks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Handicks avoids the head kick by Dope. #T2#
Dope shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Handicks throws a jab when Dope was well out of range.
Handicks throws an overhand right that lands on Dope's shoulder, as Dope tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dope is defended easily by Handicks.
Handicks seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dope shoots for a double leg takedown but Handicks sprawls well. He's pushed Dope's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Handicks tests Dope's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Handicks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dope sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Handicks throws a shot from downtown. Dope moves away and avoids it.
Handicks misses the jab.
Dope is looking to clinch but Handicks is avoiding it.
Handicks cracks Dope with an open hand slap.
Dope fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Dope fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dope shoots in looking for a takedown. Handicks tries to sprawl out of it but Dope keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Handicks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A slow jab from Handicks misses its intended target.
Handicks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dope.
Handicks lands an overhand right.
Dope moves away from the strike by Handicks.
Handicks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dope stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Handicks misses with a hook. Dope ducked under it nicely.
Handicks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Handicks!
Dope avoids the body shot from Handicks. #T4#
Dope misses with a combination
letting Handicks counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handicks misses with a hook.
Handicks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dope fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Handicks avoids it really well and circles away.
Dope is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dope wants to clinch but Handicks slips to the side
and Handicks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dope thinking.
Dope is looking to clinch but Handicks is avoiding it.
Dope misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dope uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handicks.
Handicks throws a lazy right hand but Dope sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Handicks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Dope's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Handicks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dope.
Handicks is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dope tries to clinch but Handicks moves out of range.
Handicks throws a hook but Dope avoids it easily.
Dope steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Handicks.
Handicks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dope doesn't manage to clinch there - Handicks circles away.
Dope uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handicks.
Handicks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dope can do to turn this around?
Handicks cracks Dope with a right hand to the side of the head.
Handicks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dope's head backwards.
Handicks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Handicks lands a jab to the nose.
Johny Handicks is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Handicks. No joy for Dope on that attempt.
Handicks moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dope tries for a takedown but Handicks circles away easily
and Handicks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Dope avoids the body shot from Handicks.
James Dope is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Handicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dope gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dope takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johny Handicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Dope.
Dope pivots, looking for a leg kick but Handicks is out of range and Dope settles back down.
Dope takes one on the button.
Handicks lands a nice shot that snaps Dope's head back.
Handicks slaps away a takedown attempt from Dope, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Handicks slaps away a takedown attempt from Dope, before circling back to the center of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Handicks misses the target.
Dope is trying desperately to land a takedown but Handicks is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dope.
Handicks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Handicks cracks Dope with an open hand slap.#T2#
Dope doesn't manage to clinch there - Handicks circles away.
Dope takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Handicks throws a body punch but Dope moves out of range.
Handicks swings for the body but Dope moves out of range.
Handicks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dope.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dope dives in and grabs Handicks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Handicks pushes down on Dope's head and hops out.
A jab from Handicks misses.
Dope doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Handicks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dope tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Handicks defends well and Dope ends up having to push Handicks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Handicks throws a jab when Dope was well out of range.
Handicks lands a nice shot that snaps Dope's head back.
Dope shoots and misses
and Dope takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dope is breathing heavily.#T3#
Handicks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Handicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dope looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Handicks pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dope back to the cage. Handicks follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#That has opened up James Dope's cut even more.
Handicks misses with a wild body shot.
Dope shoots in but Handicks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Handicks misses the target.
Dope is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Handicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Handicks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dope. #T4#
Dope tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Handicks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Handicks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dope shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Handicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Handicks misses with a straight left.
Handicks lands a glancing blow to the side of Dope's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dope closes the distance and clinches up with Handicks, looking for a takedown. Dope pushes Handicks against the cage but Handicks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dope fails with the takedown
and Dope takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dope keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.
Handicks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dope scores with a nice head shot.
Handicks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Handicks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Dope's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dope with a poor takedown
and Handicks counters with a stiff right hand.
Dope misses with a looping right.
Dope slips a jab from Handicks.
Handicks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dope manages to avoid it.
Handicks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dope counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dope has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Handicks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Handicks connects with a jab.
Dope moves in looking to clinch but Handicks pushes him off.#CL2#
Dope has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Handicks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Handicks misses with a looping right.
Dope tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dope throws an overhand right that lands on Handicks's shoulder, as Handicks tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Handicks misses its target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Handicks lands a jab.#T1#
Dope fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Handicks does no damage.
Dope with a poor takedown
and Handicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Handicks throws a body shot but no joy.
Handicks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Handicks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dope dives in and grabs Handicks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Handicks pushes down on Dope's head and hops out.
Johny Handicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Dope.
Dope takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dope tries to clinch but Handicks moves away
and Handicks counters with a nice body shot.
Dope looks for a takedown but Handicks sprawls well.
A punch lands to the side of Dope 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johny Handicks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Dope fails to land with a series of punches.
Handicks misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Dope was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Handicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Handicks connects with a right hand. Dope shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handicks lands a glancing blow to the side of Dope's head.
Dope shoots and misses
letting Handicks counter with a right hand.
Handicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dope.
Handicks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dope on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dope tries to close the distance and clinch but Handicks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dope misses with a body kick.
Handicks misses with the combination. #T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Handicks, as that shot connected.
Dope slips under a jab from Handicks.
Dope throws a leg kick
and Handicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Handicks lands a jab to the head.
Handicks thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Handicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Handicks connects with a looping right hand.
Handicks tries to bum rush Dope with a series of wild strikes but Dope uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dope shoots in looking for a takedown but Handicks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dope's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Handicks.
Nice defenses there by Dope.
Dope is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dope dives in for a single leg takedown but Handicks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
A jab from Handicks misses.
Dope misses with a takedown
and Handicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dope darts in trying to clinch
and Handicks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dope takes a jab right on the kisser.
Handicks looks to land a left hand but Dope moved out of range nicely.
Dope pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dope shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Handicks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
James Dope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dope throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Handicks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Handicks, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Handicks!
A less than humble Johny Handicks misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: CFC 492: Tai Kung v Line
Date: Jun 15, 2022

#R1#
Handicks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shutes.
Shutes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Handicks seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shutes. Handicks does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Shutes.
No joy there for Handicks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shutes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shutes misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Shutes there.
Shutes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Handicks manages to avoid it.
Shutes just misses with a punch to the body.
Handicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Shutes.
Handicks misses with a body shot.
Shutes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Handicks rather than just go for the knockout.
Shutes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Shutes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Handicks was well out of range. Poor timing from Shutes.
Shutes connects with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handicks loads up on a big right hand but Shutes slips the punch.
Shutes misses the shot to the body.
Handicks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shutes. #T1#
Shutes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Handicks.
Shutes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Handicks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shutes ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.
Handicks throws a right hand that Shutes ducks under and follows up with a left that Shutes also avoids with ease.
Handicks throws the left hand but Shutes avoids the punch easily.
Shutes throws a right and a left that Handicks avoids nicely.
Handicks was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shutes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Handicks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shutes moves away from the strike by Handicks.
An inside leg kick from Shutes misses.
Handicks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shutes.
Shutes misses with a hook.
Handicks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shutes throws out the jab.
Shutes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Handicks takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Shutes 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.
Handicks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shutes throws a sloppy head kick and Handicks moves out of range easily.
Handicks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Handicks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shutes cracks a nice hook into Handicks's ribs.
Handicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shutes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shutes throws a big shot that misses.
Shutes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Handicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Handicks moves out of range as Shutes strikes.
Nice body kick there by Shutes.
Handicks scores with a shot to the body.
Handicks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shutes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Handicks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Handicks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shutes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shutes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.
Shutes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Handicks throws a jab when Shutes was well out of range.
Shutes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Handicks is fending him off so far but Shutes persists. Nope, Handicks circles away and we're back to standing.
Shutes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shutes misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Handicks finds it's target.
Handicks misses with a hook
and Shutes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shutes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Handicks.
Handicks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shutes ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.
A big left from Handicks misses.
Shutes misses with a straight left.
Shutes slips under a jab from Handicks.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Handicks.
Shutes looks to land a left hand but Handicks moved out of range nicely.
Shutes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Handicks scores with a body shot.
Handicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Shutes is just out of range.
Shutes is trying to counter with his kicks.
Shutes lands a jab-cross combination.
Shutes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Handicks leaves Shutes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick from Shutes misses.
Handicks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Handicks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shutes lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch combination from Handicks misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Handicks missing with a left hand there. Shutes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Shutes 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#
Shutes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Handicks.
Shutes scores with a shot to the body.
Shutes lands the left hand.
Handicks looks to land a right hand but Shutes moved out of range.
Shutes is looking for the big counter here.
Shutes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Handicks lands a really nice looking cross but Shutes seems unphased.
The fighters circle momentarily. Handicks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Handicks is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Handicks looks to land a right hand but Shutes moved out of range.
Shutes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shutes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Shutes looks to land a combination but Handicks avoids it well.
Handicks looks to land a right hand but Shutes moved out of range.
Shutes misses with a hook
and Handicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Shutes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Handicks checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Handicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shutes. #T1#
Shutes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Handicks misses with a body shot.
Shutes thumps Handicks with a low kick.
Shutes thuds his shin into the meat of Handicks's side.
Shutes lands a body shot.
Shutes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Handicks throws a shot from downtown. Shutes moves away and avoids it.
Shutes throws out a counter right but Handicks avoids it with no problem.
Shutes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Some wild striking there from Shutes.
Handicks misses the jab.
Shutes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Handicks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wesley Shutes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shutes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Handicks to score with a decent uppercut.
Shutes throws a shot to the body. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shutes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
A combination from Shutes does no damage.
Wesley Shutes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice combination there by Shutes.
Shutes tries a head kick but it misses.
Shutes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.
Handicks takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL2#
Shutes rushes Handicks and presses him up against the cage.
Handicks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shutes has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Handicks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Handicks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Handicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shutes.
Handicks misses with a right hand
and Shutes counters with a nice body shot.
Handicks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shutes. Shutes obviously looking to wear him down.
Shutes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Handicks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Handicks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Handicks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Handicks misses its intended target.
Handicks avoids the head kick by Shutes.
Shutes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick lands for Shutes.
Handicks misses with an uppercut. Shutes saw that one coming.
Shutes throws a lazy right hand but Handicks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shutes throws a head kick that misses.
Handicks misses with an uppercut. Shutes saw that one coming.
Handicks takes one to the chin there.
Handicks throws a shot from downtown. Shutes moves away and avoids it.
Handicks sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Handicks is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Handicks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shutes. Shutes obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Handicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shutes moves away.
Handicks checks a leg kick.
Handicks is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shutes falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Handicks counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handicks lands a slapping body shot.
Handicks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shutes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Handicks. Handicks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shutes misses with a straight left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shutes.
Handicks cracks Shutes with a good jab.
Handicks scores with a jab to the jaw.
Handicks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shutes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Handicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Shutes is just out of range.
Shutes 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.

Wesley Shutes 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Shutes fails with the takedown.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Handicks throws a lazy right hand but Shutes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shutes with a nice cross.
Shutes ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.
A nice side step and Shutes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Handicks misses with a body shot.
Handicks dodges the punch combination from Shutes.
Shutes throws a big shot that misses.
Handicks misses with a hook. Shutes ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes blocks a jab.
Handicks misses the shot to the body.
Shutes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shutes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Handicks was well out of range. Poor timing from Shutes.
Handicks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Handicks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shutes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Handicks doesn't seem bothered though.
Shutes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shutes.
Shutes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Handicks looks to land a combination but Shutes avoids it well.
Handicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shutes throws a series of punches but Handicks moves out of range.
Handicks is looking to counter punch.
Shutes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Handicks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shutes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Handicks's sensitive parts.
Handicks misses with a hook.
Shutes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Handicks throws a hook to the side of Shutes's head but Shutes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Shutes misses.
Handicks misses the jab.
Shutes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shutes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Handicks misses the target.
Shutes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#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!
Handicks looks to land a combination but Shutes avoids it well.
Shutes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
Handicks throws a hook but Shutes blocks it.
Handicks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shutes lands a jab-cross combination.
Handicks looks to land a left hand but Shutes moved out of range nicely.
Handicks tests Shutes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Handicks avoids the body shot from Shutes.
Shutes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Handicks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shutes connects with a jab.
Handicks looks to throw the jab but Shutes is out of range.
Handicks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Handicks wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shutes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T3#
A shot to the liver by Shutes. Beautiful body shot.
Handicks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shutes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Handicks misses its intended target.
Handicks walks into a left hand.
Shutes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Handicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Handicks misses.
Handicks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shutes connects with a solid leg kick.
Shutes catches Handicks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Handicks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shutes throws a sloppy head kick and Handicks moves out of range easily.
Handicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Shutes.
Shutes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.#T4#
Shutes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Handicks throws a body punch but Shutes moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shutes! But no joy.
Shutes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wesley Shutes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shutes moves away from the strike by Handicks.
Despite the aggression on Shutes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Handicks lands a two punch combo.
Shutes slips a jab from Handicks.
Johny Handicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Handicks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shutes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shutes swings for the body but Handicks moves out of range.
Handicks throws an off balance right hand
and Shutes counters with a body kick.
Shutes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Handicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A right-left combo lands from Shutes.
Handicks throws out a loose jab but Shutes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Handicks misses with an uppercut. Shutes saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wesley Shutes.
Well Shutes 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Shutes!
Wesley Shutes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CFC 485: Farrokhzad v Jimenez
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Kneereaper tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Handicks defends well and Kneereaper ends up having to push Handicks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kneereaper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Handicks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Kneereaper breaks the clinch.
Handicks misses with a looping right.
Kneereaper is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Handicks.
Kneereaper fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twisty Kneereaper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Handicks looks to throw the jab but Kneereaper is out of range.
Kneereaper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Handicks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Handicks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kneereapers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kneereaper is looking to clinch but Handicks is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneereaper shoots in for a takedown but Handicks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Handicks misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Kneereaper holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Handicks's coach down at Westside Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Handicks's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC#
Kneereaper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Handicks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Handicks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kneereaper circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Handicks cracks Kneereaper with an open hand slap.
Handicks throws a poor cross that misses
and Kneereaper counters with a straight right hand.
Kneereaper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Handicks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kneereaper tries to clinch but Handicks is having none of it.
Handicks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Handicks wants it to stay on the feet.
Kneereaper slips a jab from Handicks.
Kneereaper doesn't manage to clinch there - Handicks circles away.
Kneereaper sets himself, and Handicks steps forward looking for the clinch! Kneereaper avoids it this time.#CL#
Kneereaper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Handicks is trying to break the clinch but Kneereaper has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Kneereaper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kneereaper fails with the takedown
and Handicks counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Kneereaper closes the distance but Handicks moves to the side
and Kneereaper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kneereaper with a poor takedown
and Handicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneereaper doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Handicks to counter with a crisp jab.
Handicks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kneereaper.
Kneereaper tries to clinch but Handicks moves out of range.
Kneereaper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Handicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Handicks looks to land a left hand but Kneereaper moved out of range nicely.
Kneereaper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kneereaper slips a jab from Handicks.#CL#
Kneereaper gets a clinch. #BC2#
Handicks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3##CL#
Kneereaper moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Handicks manages to break the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Handicks tries to circle away but Kneereaper has him pinned against the cage.
Kneereaper keeps control of Handicks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kneereaper trying to stall but Handicks improves his position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kneereaper - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kneereaper throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Handicks blocks it with crossed arms.
Kneereaper stalling.
Handicks gets underhooks to prevent Kneereaper's takedown attempt.
Handicks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4##BC2#
Handicks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Kneereaper gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Handicks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kneereaper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
Kneereaper tries a head kick but it misses.
Kneereaper tries to clinch but Handicks is having none of it.
Kneereaper tries for a takedown but Handicks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kneereaper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kneereaper throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kneereaper moves in looking to clinch but Handicks pushes him off.
Handicks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kneereaper tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Handicks counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handicks misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Handicks dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Handicks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johny Handicks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Handicks keeps the fight on the outside.
Kneereaper shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Handicks sprawls well. Handicks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kneereaper gets slowly back to his feet.
Handicks appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kneereaper tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Handicks defends well and Kneereaper ends up having to push Handicks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Handicks! But no joy.
Kneereaper is trying to pull guard but Handicks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twisty Kneereaper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Handicks blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kneereaper drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kneereaper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Handicks fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T1#
Handicks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kneereaper tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Handicks defends well and Kneereaper ends up having to push Handicks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Handicks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#BC2#
Handicks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Handicks 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.
Handicks stuns Kneereaper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kneereaper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Handicks counters with a straight right hand.
Kneereaper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Twisty Kneereaper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Handicks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kneereaper to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Handicks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Handicks pulls Kneereaper in close to his closed guard and prevents Kneereaper from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kneereaper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Handicks is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Kneereaper prevents Handicks from getting back to his feet.
Handicks pulls Kneereaper in close to prevent any damage.
Kneereaper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Handicks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Handicks is controlling Kneereaper's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Handicks throws an overhand right that lands on Kneereaper's shoulder, as Kneereaper tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Kneereaper shoots for a takedown but Handicks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kneereaper tries to clinch up but Handicks circles away and keeps his distance.
Kneereaper tries to clinch there but Handicks circles away.
Kneereaper tries for a takedown but Handicks circles away easily
and Handicks counters with a stiff right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kneereaper.
A head kick from Kneereaper lands but Handicks takes it in his stride.
Kneereaper tries to clinch there but Handicks circles away.
Handicks swats away the attempt to clinch by Kneereaper.
Johny Handicks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Handicks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4##TD#
Kneereaper closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Handicks did well to prevent Kneereaper getting side control.

Handicks kicks Kneereaper off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kneereaper on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kneereaper shoots in for a double leg but Handicks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Handicks! But no joy.
Handicks looks to land a left hand but Kneereaper moved out of range nicely.
Handicks throws an overhand right that lands on Kneereaper's shoulder, as Kneereaper tries to avoid the shot.
Handicks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Handicks. Those never looked like landing.
Kneereaper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kneereaper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kneereaper with a lazy takedown attempt
and Handicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kneereaper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from Handicks misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Handicks 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kneereaper misses with a takedown attempt
and Handicks counters with a series of strikes. Kneereaper will be more careful next time no doubt.
Handicks misses with a hook.
Handicks loads up on a big right hand but Kneereaper slips the punch.#CL#
Handicks gets tackled into the cage by Kneereaper. Kneereaper maintains the clinch.
Kneereaper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Handicks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kneereaper is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twisty Kneereaper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneereaper is trying to stall.
Handicks wants to break free but Kneereaper has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneereaper misses with a knee to the head.
Handicks has had enough of the clinch but Kneereaper keeps him there for the moment.
Handicks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Handicks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Kneereaper dives in for a single leg takedown but Handicks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Handicks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kneereaper keeps control of Handicks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kneereaper keeps control of Handicks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Handicks is pressed up against the cage. Kneereaper has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Handicks down to the mat. Handicks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Handicks 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.
Handicks lands a nice shot to the body.
Handicks jabs Kneereaper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kneereaper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Handicks tries to get set, Kneereaper tries to push him back and clinch up but Handicks manages to avoid the attempt.
Kneereaper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Handicks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Handicks throws a combination. Kneereaper tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kneereaper takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kneereaper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.
Handicks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johny Handicks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kneereaper ducks right into an uppercut from Handicks.
Kneereaper tries to clinch but Handicks moves away
and Handicks counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Handicks looks to land a right hand but Kneereaper moved out of range.
Kneereaper shoots for a double leg takedown but Handicks sprawls well. He's pushed Kneereaper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kneereaper is looking to clinch.
Handicks misses with a hook.
Kneereaper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Handicks.
Kneereaper appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Handicks scores with a decent looking hook.
Kneereaper doesn't manage to clinch there - Handicks circles away.
Kneereaper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handicks.
Kneereaper throws a quick counter kick to the body but Handicks avoids it.
Kneereaper tries to clinch up.
Handicks keeps the fight on the outside.
Handicks misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Kneereaper wants to clinch up but Handicks keeps it at a distance.
Handicks misses with a right hand
and Kneereaper counters with a left and a right that stings Handicks.
Handicks throws a hook but Kneereaper blocks it.
Kneereaper closes the distance and clinches up with Handicks, looking for a takedown. Kneereaper pushes Handicks against the cage but Handicks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Handicks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kneereaper tries to clinch up but Handicks circles away and keeps his distance.
Handicks connects with a crisp jab.
Handicks scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Handicks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Handicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Handicks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Handicks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneereaper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Handicks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Handicks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Kneereaper shoots in looking for a takedown but Handicks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kneereaper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kneereaper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good exchange - Handicks coming out on top.
Kneereaper tries to clinch up
and Kneereaper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Handicks. Those never looked like landing.
Kneereaper with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Handicks to counter with a crisp jab.
A lazy left from Handicks finds it's target.
Twisty Kneereaper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Handicks tries to move into range but Kneereaper moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Handicks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Handicks 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Handicks!
Johny Handicks tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: CFC 474: Inarritu vs Dupree
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Gatsby ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.
And Gatsby tries to counter it with a takedown but Handicks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Handicks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gatsby has time to react.
Handicks throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Gatsby counters with a takedown into side control.
Gatsby trying to control the position but Handicks is working away.
Handicks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Handicks is letting Gatsby control him for a moment.
Handicks sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsby controlling the action here.
Handicks wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Gatsby is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Handicks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Handicks tries to roll over but Gatsby keeps him under control.
Handicks is not content to let Gatsby control the position.
Handicks is looking to escape.
Gatsby is trying to control the action in half guard but Handicks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gatsby keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Gatsby is working for a submission of some sort. #ES#
Handicks kicks Gatsby off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Handicks fails to land with a series of punches.
Gatsby drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Handicks defends it well.
Gatsby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Handicks throws out the jab.
Gatsby slips under a jab.
And Gatsby tries to counter it with a takedown but Handicks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gatsby on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Handicks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gatsby manages to avoid it.
Handicks scores with a punch to the head.
Gatsby closes the distance and clinches up with Handicks, looking for a takedown. Gatsby pushes Handicks against the cage but Handicks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Handicks misses with the combination.
Gatsby tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Handicks. Gatsby does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Handicks throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Gatsby counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gatsby.

Handicks manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Handicks wants to get back to striking at distance but Gatsby won't allow it.
Handicks is trying to break free.
Handicks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gatsby has him pressed against the cage.
Gatsby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Handicks blocks a body shot from Gatsby. #BC2#
Gatsby breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Handicks misses.
Handicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gatsby ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.
Gatsby takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Gatsby shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Handicks defends it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Handicks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gatsby moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gatsby defending well as Handicks loads up on a big left hand.
Gatsby feints the counter takedown.
Johny Handicks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Handicks throws a nice looking combination but Gatsby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Handicks misses with a wild body shot.
Gatsby ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.
Gatsby takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gatsby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Handicks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Handicks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gatsby has a takedown stuffed.
Handicks throwing a counter right hand but Gatsby manages to avoid it.
Handicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Gatsby tries to counter it with a takedown but Handicks pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Gatsby darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Gatsby is working for a kimura but Handicks is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Handicks wants to control but Gatsby is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handicks is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Handicks is not content to let Gatsby control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Gatsby seems content to control.
Handicks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Handicks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Handicks.
Gatsby is pushing down on Handicks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Handicks is fighting to maintain full guard but Gatsby has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Gatsby is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Handicks gets full guard.
Handicks working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Gatsby looking to pass the guard.
Handicks controlling the position.
Handicks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Handicks wants to sweep here but Gatsby controlling him for the moment.
Gatsby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Handicks is keeping the position for now.
Gatsby is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Handicks looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A combination from Handicks does no damage.
Handicks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gatsby takes one on the button.
Handicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Gatsby.
Gatsby moves out of range of the strikes.
Gatsby fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Handicks misses with a looping left.
Handicks connects with the punch.
Gatsby moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Handicks stalks Gatsby and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gatsby's face. Gatsby staggers backwards, shaken.
Handicks sizes up Gatsby with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Handicks looks to land a left hand but Gatsby moved out of range nicely.
Gatsby shoots in but no luck this time.
Johny Handicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Gatsby.
Handicks catches Gatsby with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gatsby shoots in looking for a takedown but Handicks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gatsby's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gatsby slips under a jab.
Handicks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Handicks shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gatsby eats them both and turns towards Handicks to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Handicks throws a looping overhand right but Gatsby ducks down to avoid it.
Handicks throws the left hand but Gatsby avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Handicks dominated that second round.
That's time! Handicks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Handicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Gatsby.
Gatsby changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Johny Handicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatsby takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Gatsby looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Handicks makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Gatsby slips under a jab from Handicks.
Gatsby staying out of range there.
No joy there for Handicks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Handicks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gatsby.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handicks misses with a body shot.
Gatsby with the counter takedown but Handicks avoids it easily.
Handicks stuffs the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Handicks misses the target.#T1#
Handicks scores with a jab. Gatsby acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gatsby is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Handicks misses with a looping right.
Handicks missing with a left hand there. Gatsby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gatsby avoids the body shot from Handicks. #TD2#
Gatsby drives through with a takedown into Handicks's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Johny Handicks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Handicks 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.
Gatsby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Handicks is keeping the position for now.
Handicks is trying to keep Gatsby in close.
Johny Handicks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Handicks trying to control the position here.
Gatsby slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Handicks prevents Gatsby from improving position. #SUB2#
Gatsby working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Handicks tries to bench press Gatsby off him but Gatsby keeps the position.
Gatsby working away.
Joe Gatsby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Handicks is trying to get back to half guard.
Gatsby tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Gatsby is trying to get an arm triangle but Handicks is defending well.
Gatsby fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Handicks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Handicks is trying to buck Gatsby off.
Handicks is trying to control Gatsby's posture but Gatsby avoids it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Gatsby tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gatsby has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gatsby controlling the position. #SUB2#
Gatsby thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Handicks tries to bench press Gatsby off him but Gatsby keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gatsby is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Handicks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Handicks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Handicks, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Handicks!
A less than humble Johny Handicks misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: C86: Bobblehead vs. Bangin
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1#
Handicks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mangas counters with a three punch combo that has Handicks backing up. Handicks nods at Mangas to acknowledge the strikes.
Handicks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mangas at a distance.
Mangas slips a straight right by Handicks.
Handicks misses with a left hand
and Handicks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Handicks misses with a straight left.
Mangas misses with a straight right.
Handicks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mangas to score with a decent uppercut.
Mangas misses with a lunging right hand
and Handicks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johny Handicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handicks misses with a series of wild punches.
Mangas slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
It appears Mangas was looking to counter with a kick there.
Handicks 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.#T1#
Handicks misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mangas 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 Handicks has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Handicks and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Handicks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mangas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mangas scores with a shot to the body.
Handicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Handicks misses
and Mangas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Handicks thinking.
Mangas scores with a leg kick.
Handicks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mangas misses with a low kick.
Mangas avoids the body shot from Handicks.
Handicks looks to land a right hand but Mangas moved out of range.
It looked like Mangas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mangas just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangas misses with a hook. Handicks ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Mangas.
A big left from Mangas misses.
Handicks throws a right hand that misses
and Mangas counters with a solid body kick.
A low kick from Mangas misses
and Mangas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangas connects with the punch.
Mangas lands a leg kick that knocks Handicks off balance momentarily.
Good shot there by Handicks.
Handicks throws a right and a left that Mangas avoids nicely.
Handicks's coach down at Westside Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Handicks's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Handicks misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and Mangas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Mangas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Handicks throws a hook but Mangas avoids it easily.
Mangas motions for Handicks to come forward. Mangas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Handicks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mangas throws out the jab.
Handicks lands with a shot to the body.
Handicks throws a body punch but Mangas moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mangas.
Handicks misses with a body shot.
Mangas lands a jab.
Mangas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Handicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Handicks swings widly with a right hand
and Mangas counters with a solid body kick.
Mangas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Handicks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mangas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Handicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mangas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mangas moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Mangas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Handicks misses the body punch
and Mangas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Handicks moves away from the strike by Mangas.
Handicks misses with a right hand
and Mangas counters with a stiff right hand.
Handicks throws an overhand right that lands on Mangas's shoulder, as Mangas tries to avoid the shot.
Handicks connects with a jab.
Mangas lunges at Handicks with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Handicks's hand.
Mangas throws a chopping leg kick but Handicks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Handicks is looking for the big counter here.
Mangas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Handicks. Handicks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Handicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangas.
Handicks throws a hook but Mangas avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruben Ruiz Mangas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Handicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Mangas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mangas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
A slow jab from Handicks misses its intended target.
Mangas is looking to counter punch.
Handicks takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ruben Ruiz Mangas is winning the standup battle so far.
Mangas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Handicks looks to land a left hand but Mangas moved out of range nicely.
Handicks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mangas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Handicks lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handicks throws an off balance right hand
and Mangas counters with a good low kick that Handicks was not able to check.
A slow jab from Handicks misses its intended target.
It looked like Mangas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mangas slips under a jab.
Handicks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Handicks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mangas scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Mangas clinches. #BC#
Mangas breaks from the clinch. #KD#
Mangas lands a big head kick that sends Handicks tumbling to the mat! Mangas takes a step backwards and waves Handicks back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Handicks is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Johny Handicks has been cut.
Handicks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mangas.
Handicks throws out a counter right but Mangas avoids it with no problem.
Handicks is still on wobbly legs! Can Mangas finish him?
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!
Mangas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mangas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mangas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Handicks misses with an uppercut
and Mangas counters with a good low kick that Handicks was not able to check.
Handicks seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Mangas sends Handicks crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mangas is motioning to the referee to let Handicks up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Handicks throws a series of punches but Mangas moves out of range.
Mangas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mangas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Handicks manages to avoid it.
Handicks digs a good hook to Mangas's body. #T2#
Handicks throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Mangas counters with a nice right hand that sends Handicks toppling to the canvas! Handicks scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mangas finish him?!
Mangas drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Handicks's head, knocking him out cold! Mangas is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ruben Ruiz Mangas!
After winning the bout, Ruben Ruiz Mangas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C83: Haskins vs. Kahn
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Handicks throws out a loose jab but McCockiner uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCockiner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hell Warriors Gym in the buildup to the fight.
McCockiner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Handicks throws a poor cross that misses
and McCockiner counters with a nice uppercut.
Handicks's coach down at Westside Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Handicks's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Donk. Handicks catches McCockiner right on the button with a cross.
McCockiner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Handicks. That did some damage!
Nice body kick from McCockiner.
McCockiner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Handicks throws out the jab.
McCockiner cracks Handicks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Handicks throws a body punch but McCockiner moves out of range.
McCockiner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCockiner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from McCockiner.
Handicks misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Handicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCockiner misses with a straight left.
A big right from McCockiner misses. #T1#
McCockiner throws a body kick that misses.
McCockiner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McCockiner throws a hook to the side of Handicks's head but Handicks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Handicks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCockiner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Handicks now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Handicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Handicks swings away with a body shot that misses
and McCockiner counters with a stiff right hand.
McCockiner lands an overhand right.
McCockiner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Handicks avoids a kick to the body.
McCockiner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Handicks throws out a counter right but McCockiner avoids it with no problem.
Handicks lunges at McCockiner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCockiner's hand.
Handicks takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McCockiner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Handicks misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
A jab from McCockiner misses.
Handicks throws a jab when McCockiner was well out of range.
Handicks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCockiner to score with a decent uppercut.
McCockiner scores with the left hand. Handicks knows he should have avoided that one.
Handicks throws a big shot that misses.
McCockiner ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.
McCockiner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by McCockiner as he connects with a hook.
Handicks 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.
McCockiner scores with a nice strike.
A cross from McCockiner lands.
McCockiner throws a poor cross that misses
and Handicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCockiner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A telegraphed right hand from Handicks misses the target.
Handicks avoids the body shot from McCockiner. #T3#
McCockiner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Handicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Handicks.
McCockiner scores with a sloppy right hand. Handicks should have avoided that one.
McCockiner is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McCockiner tries to land a front kick but Handicks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jab by McCockiner.
Handicks looks to land a right hand but McCockiner moved out of range.
McCockiner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Handicks manages to avoid it.
Handicks misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McCockiner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Handicks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Handicks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCockiner counters with a right hand to the body.
McCockiner throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Handicks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Handicks misses. #T4#
The fighters circling - Handicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Handicks throws a poor cross that misses
and McCockiner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Handicks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCockiner throws out the jab.
Handicks blocks a jab.
Handicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCockiner.
A shot to the liver by McCockiner. Beautiful body shot.
Handicks thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCockiner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Handicks jabs McCockiner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Handicks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Handicks blocks a jab.
McCockiner lands with a shot to the body.
McCockiner looks to land a right hand but Handicks moved out of range.
Nice body punch from McCockiner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barry McCockiner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Handicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCockiner.
Handicks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCockiner lands with a straight right. Handicks didn't see that one coming.
McCockiner throws a looping overhand right but Handicks ducks down to avoid it.
Handicks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCockiner slips under a jab from Handicks.
McCockiner lands a front kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for McCockiner.
McCockiner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Handicks can do to turn this around?
Handicks moves out of range as McCockiner throws a body kick.
McCockiner misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Handicks. McCockiner does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCockiner misses with a hook.
McCockiner connects with a right hand. Handicks shakes it off.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Handicks 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.
Handicks misses with an uppercut. McCockiner saw that one coming.
Handicks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Handicks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McCockiner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Handicks fails to land with a series of punches.
McCockiner looks to land a combination but Handicks avoids it well.
Handicks ducks under a wild hook from McCockiner.
Handicks misses with a right hand
and McCockiner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCockiner. That's going to slow Handicks down.
Handicks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCockiner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCockiner scores with a nice right hand.
McCockiner moves out of range as Handicks strikes.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Handicks might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McCockiner has got the better of the exchanges.
McCockiner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Handicks if he has to take too many more of those.
McCockiner takes a swing at Handicks's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handicks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
McCockiner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Handicks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Handicks misses with a straight left.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCockiner.
Handicks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Handicks takes a kick to the side of the head.
Handicks moves away from the strike by McCockiner.
Handicks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling McCockiner to counter with a crisp jab.
McCockiner moves out of range as Handicks strikes.
McCockiner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Handicks misses with an uppercut
and McCockiner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Handicks is rocked!
McCockiner misses with a looping right.
Handicks is still on wobbly legs! Can McCockiner finish him?
Handicks walks into a left hand.
Handicks misses with a few strikes there.
Handicks seems to have recovered his senses.
McCockiner moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
McCockiner slips a straight right by Handicks.
Handicks throws the left hand but McCockiner avoids the punch easily.
Handicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Handicks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCockiner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCockiner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCockiner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Handicks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCockiner throws a sloppy head kick and Handicks moves out of range easily.
McCockiner misses with a looping right.
McCockiner scores with a nice right hand.
Handicks looks to score with a jab to the body but McCockiner is just out of range.
Handicks moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
McCockiner feints and then cracks Handicks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Handicks down.
McCockiner misses the shot to the body.
Handicks defending well as McCockiner loads up on a big left hand.
McCockiner tries to land a front kick but Handicks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Handicks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCockiner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Handicks defending well as McCockiner loads up on a big left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by McCockiner as he connects with a hook.
Handicks throws a poor cross that misses
and McCockiner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Handicks defending well as McCockiner loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Handicks.
Handicks takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barry McCockiner dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Handicks throws a hook but McCockiner avoids it easily.
McCockiner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCockiner throws a wild body kick that Handicks sees coming a mile off.
Handicks walks into a jab.
Handicks misses with a hook
and McCockiner counters with a nice uppercut.
Handicks misses with a double jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McCockiner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A cross from McCockiner lands.
McCockiner throws a jab but it's blocked by Handicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCockiner misses with a hook to the body
and Handicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Handicks moves forwards but McCockiner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Handicks misses with a hook. McCockiner ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handicks misses with a left hand
and Handicks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Handicks has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McCockiner.
A big left from Handicks misses. #T1#
Handicks ducks under a wild hook from McCockiner.
McCockiner throws a wild body kick that Handicks sees coming a mile off.
Handicks avoids the body shot from McCockiner.
McCockiner misses with a body kick.
Handicks throws a body punch but McCockiner moves out of range.
Handicks throws a right and a left that McCockiner avoids nicely.
McCockiner lands with a right hand.
Handicks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCockiner slips under a jab.
McCockiner connects with a high kick.
Handicks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Handicks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCockiner drops Handicks with a huge uppercut! Handicks drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. McCockiner is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry McCockiner!
Barry McCockiner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C80: Alyoshin vs. Muller 2
Date: Jan 08, 2022

#R1#
Handicks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
DeVanzo fails to land with a series of punches.
Handicks throws a combination that misses
and DeVanzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeVanzo misses with a hook to the body
and Handicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by Handicks there.
Handicks takes a swing at DeVanzo's ribcage but misses.
DeVanzo with the counter takedown but Handicks avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Handicks as he connects with a hook.
DeVanzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Handicks throws a jab but it's blocked by DeVanzo.
Handicks lands a really nice looking cross but DeVanzo seems unphased.
Handicks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Handicks.
DeVanzo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Handicks circles away quickly and effectively.
Handicks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeVanzo. Handicks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Handicks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Handicks.#T1#
DeVanzo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Handicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeVanzo.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeVanzo. Handicks does a little dance to reset his feet.
As DeVanzo looks to move away, Handicks throws a big counter combo but DeVanzo just gets out of the way.
DeVanzo throws a hook to the side of Handicks's head but Handicks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Handicks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from DeVanzo misses.
Handicks throws a hook but DeVanzo blocks it.
DeVanzo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Handicks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Handicks throws a hook to the side of DeVanzo's head but DeVanzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DeVanzo with the counter takedown but Handicks avoids it easily.
Handicks misses with a wild body shot.
DeVanzo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
DeVanzo slips under a jab from Handicks.
DeVanzo throws a right hand that Handicks ducks under and follows up with a left that Handicks also avoids with ease.
DeVanzo misses with a double jab. #TD2#
Handicks gets caught flat footed, as DeVanzo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T2#
DeVanzo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Handicks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Handicks is pulling down on DeVanzo's head. It's preventing any offense from DeVanzo, at least for the moment.
Handicks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DeVanzo wants to control from the top but Handicks keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Handicks has control of DeVanzo's left arm, preventing DeVanzo from doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Handicks keeping moving, preventing DeVanzo from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
DeVanzo misses the body punch
and Handicks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Handicks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeVanzo.
Handicks throws a good cross that connects.
Handicks has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
DeVanzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Handicks manages to avoid it.
Handicks throwing a counter right hand but DeVanzo manages to avoid it.
DeVanzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from DeVanzo misses the target.
Handicks misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from DeVanzo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
DeVanzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DeVanzo avoids the body shot from Handicks.
Handicks connects with a body shot that sends DeVanzo's belly button to the back.
Handicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeVanzo.
Handicks lands with an uppercut that bounces DeVanzo off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handicks misses with an uppercut. DeVanzo saw that one coming.
DeVanzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Handicks manages to avoid it.#T4#
Handicks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johny Handicks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeVanzo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Handicks.
Handicks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from DeVanzo misses.
Handicks seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
DeVanzo lands with a straight right. Handicks didn't see that one coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handicks.
A countering left hand to the body from DeVanzo misses.
DeVanzo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Handicks throws a hook to the side of DeVanzo's head but DeVanzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Handicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Handicks throws a nice looking combination but DeVanzo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Handicks tries to bum rush DeVanzo with a series of wild strikes but DeVanzo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeVanzo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
DeVanzo slips a straight right by Handicks.
DeVanzo 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.

Johny Handicks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
DeVanzo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
DeVanzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handicks moves away.
Handicks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
DeVanzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DeVanzo! But no joy.
Johny Handicks is winning the standup battle so far.
DeVanzo takes a jab right on the kisser.
DeVanzo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Handicks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
DeVanzo throws the left hand but Handicks avoids the punch easily.
Handicks just misses with a punch to the body.
DeVanzo misses with a looping right.
DeVanzo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVanzo throws out a loose jab but Handicks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Handicks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between DeVanzo's hands.
A slow jab from DeVanzo misses its intended target.
Handicks moves away from the strike by DeVanzo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Handicks fails to land with a series of punches.
DeVanzo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
DeVanzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
DeVanzo misses with a straight right.
DeVanzo slips under a jab from Handicks.
A left lands for Handicks.
DeVanzo throws a body shot but no joy.
DeVanzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeVanzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Handicks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Handicks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
DeVanzo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Handicks.
DeVanzo throws a big shot that misses.
Handicks tries to counter with a takedown but DeVanzo is quick to defend against it.
Handicks looks to land a left hand but DeVanzo moved out of range nicely.
Handicks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
DeVanzo lunges at Handicks with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Handicks's hand.
Handicks scores with a hook to the body. DeVanzo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handicks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by DeVanzo.
Handicks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeVanzo can do to turn this around?
Handicks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
DeVanzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by DeVanzo - just one landing.
Handicks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
DeVanzo throws a lazy right hand but Handicks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Handicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Handicks clobbers DeVanzo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
DeVanzo lands a nice looking body shot.
Handicks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Handicks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DeVanzo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Handicks defends it well.
DeVanzo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Handicks circles away.
Handicks is looking to counter punch.#T3#
DeVanzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Handicks misses with a straight left.
Handicks throws a nice looking combination but DeVanzo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like DeVanzo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
DeVanzo slips a jab from Handicks.
Handicks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeVanzo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
DeVanzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeVanzo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Handicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Handicks throws out a powerful jab.
Handicks slips a jab and a cross from DeVanzo.
Handicks lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Handicks misses with a hook.
A jab lands there for DeVanzo.
DeVanzo ducks right into an uppercut from Handicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handicks lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
DeVanzo lands a jab to the nose.
DeVanzo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
DeVanzo walks into a left hand.
Handicks blocks a jab.
Handicks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
DeVanzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
A countering left hand to the body from DeVanzo misses.
DeVanzo takes a swing at Handicks's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Handicks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Handicks misses the jab.
DeVanzo misses with a looping left.
DeVanzo throws the left hand but Handicks avoids the punch easily.
DeVanzo misses with a wild body shot.
DeVanzo shoots in and drives through. Handicks sprawls well.
Handicks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps DeVanzo's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Handicks stuffs the takedown attempt from DeVanzo. DeVanzo gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Handicks dominated that second 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!#R3#
DeVanzo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Handicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Handicks connects with a nice looking jab.
Handicks darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#DeVanzo is rocked!
Handicks misses with a straight left.
DeVanzo is still on wobbly legs! Can Handicks finish him?
Handicks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
DeVanzo seems to have recovered his senses.
Handicks misses with a wild body shot.
Handicks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DeVanzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DeVanzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Handicks was well out of range. Poor timing from DeVanzo.
Handicks throwing a counter right hand but DeVanzo manages to avoid it.
Handicks misses with a jab, cross combination.
DeVanzo 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.
Handicks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeVanzo.
Handicks throws a lazy right hand but DeVanzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeVanzo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Handicks counters with a stiff right hand.
Handicks throws the left hand but DeVanzo avoids the punch easily.#T1#
DeVanzo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
DeVanzo lands a slapping body shot.
DeVanzo scores with a jab to the body.
DeVanzo scores with a sloppy right hand. Handicks should have avoided that one.
DeVanzo misses with a left hand
and Handicks counters with a nice uppercut.
A left lands for Handicks.
Handicks looks to land a right hand but DeVanzo moved out of range.
DeVanzo throws a counter combo.
DeVanzo lands a body shot.
Handicks throws a nice looking combination but DeVanzo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
DeVanzo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Handicks defends it nicely.
Artie DeVanzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johny Handicks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
DeVanzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Handicks is just out of range.
DeVanzo misses with a takedown attempt - Handicks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handicks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DeVanzo.
DeVanzo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Handicks circles away quickly and effectively.
Handicks slaps away a takedown attempt from DeVanzo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johny Handicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artie DeVanzo.
DeVanzo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Handicks scores with a one two! DeVanzo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Handicks connects with a crisp jab.
Handicks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Handicks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between DeVanzo's hands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Handicks.
Handicks displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T3#
Some wild striking there from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
DeVanzo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
DeVanzo goes for a double leg but Handicks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Handicks continues to drive forward.
An attempted straight right counter from Handicks misses the target.
DeVanzo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
DeVanzo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Handicks defends well and DeVanzo ends up having to push Handicks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
DeVanzo misses with a left hand
and Handicks counters with a one-two to the body.
Handicks closes the distance and lands a one-two.
DeVanzo looks to land a right hand but Handicks moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Handicks tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Handicks moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handicks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeVanzo.#T4#
DeVanzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Handicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Handicks misses the target.
DeVanzo slips a jab and a cross from Handicks.
Handicks cracks DeVanzo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Handicks works over DeVanzo's head and body with a nice combination.
DeVanzo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Handicks cracks a nice hook into DeVanzo's ribs.
DeVanzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handicks moves away.
Handicks moves out of range of the strikes.
Handicks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
DeVanzo swings widly with a right hand
and Handicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DeVanzo misses with a hook
and DeVanzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Handicks connects with a right hand. DeVanzo shakes it off.
Handicks connects with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Handicks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Handicks, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Handicks!
Johny Handicks 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: C76: Liu vs. Barbosa
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1#
Handicks throws a hook but Cruz avoids it easily.
Handicks catches Cruz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Horrible takedown attempt by Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Handicks, which made it look bad.
Handicks throws a hook but Cruz avoids it easily.
Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt
and Handicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johny Handicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Cruz.
Handicks slaps away a takedown attempt from Cruz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Cruz shoots in and bounces Handicks off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Handicks wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
Handicks looking for a sweep. Not yet Handicks, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1##SUB2#
Cruz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Handicks dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Cruz wants to sweep here but Handicks controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Handicks defends easily.
Handicks wants to stand but Cruz is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cruz told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a triangle here but Handicks uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cruz tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Handicks presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T2#
Cruz is desperately trying to improve his position but Handicks has a good base and remains in mount.
Cruz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Handicks is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up.
Handicks is pulling down on Cruz's head to control his posture.
Cruz 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.
Handicks pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Handicks wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Handicks is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Handicks 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#
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
Cruz tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Handicks has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Cruz is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Handicks controlling his opponent. #T4#
Cruz is working to get back to half guard.
Cruz wants to hold on but Handicks pushes him away.
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cruz regains half guard.
Cruz gets back to full guard.
Handicks is looking to stand up but Cruz won't let him. #SU#
Handicks gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Handicks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cruz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Handicks throws a shot from downtown. Cruz moves away and avoids it.
Ricardo Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handicks slaps away a takedown attempt from Cruz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Handicks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Handicks wants it to stay on the feet.
Johny Handicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Cruz.
Handicks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cruz.
Ricardo Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Handicks as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Handicks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cruz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Handicks counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab, jab by Handicks - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz has his takedown stuffed
letting Handicks counter with a right hand.
Handicks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cruz dives in and grabs Handicks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Handicks pushes down on Cruz's head and hops out.
Cruz is breathing heavily.#T1#
Cruz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Handicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Handicks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cruz.
Handicks scores with a jab to the body.
Handicks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
Handicks looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
A jab from Handicks finds it's way through Cruz's defenses.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.
Handicks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Handicks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Handicks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Cruz needs to keep his hands up - Handicks had a free shot at his head there.
Handicks lands with a right hand. #T2#
Handicks looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
Cruz slips a jab from Handicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Handicks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cruz dives in and grabs Handicks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Handicks pushes down on Cruz's head and hops out.
Handicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Handicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cruz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Handicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Handicks cracks Cruz with a good jab.
Handicks throws the left hand but Cruz avoids the punch easily.
Nice sprawl there from Handicks as Cruz shoots in.
Handicks throws a lazy right hand but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Handicks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Handicks defends it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Handicks misses the target. #T3#
Handicks throws a series of punches but Cruz moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Handicks. Those never looked like landing.
Johny Handicks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cruz.
A big left from Handicks misses.
Handicks jabs at Cruz's body.
Handicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Handicks throws a shot from downtown. Cruz moves away and avoids it.
Handicks misses with a looping right.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cruz defending well as Handicks loads up on a big left hand.
Cruz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Handicks stuffs the takedown attempt from Cruz. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Handicks takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Handicks misses.
Handicks misses with a body shot.
Handicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Handicks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Handicks to score with a decent uppercut.
Handicks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Handicks wants it to stay on the feet.
Handicks is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Handicks but Handicks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johny Handicks is winning the standup battle so far.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Handicks shows good takedown defense.
Cruz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Handicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
Handicks scores with a sloppy right hand. Cruz should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Handicks dominated that second 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!#R3#
Cruz has a takedown stuffed.
Handicks throws a hook but Cruz avoids it easily.
Handicks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Handicks wants it to stay on the feet.
Cruz blocks a jab.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.
Handicks just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Handicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cruz feints the counter takedown.
Cruz dives in for a single leg takedown but Handicks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johny Handicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Cruz.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Handicks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Handicks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cruzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Handicks misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz shoots and misses #CL#
and Handicks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Handicks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Handicks scores with a hook to the body. Cruz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Handicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cruz. #T1#
Handicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Handicks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cruz.
Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Handicks circles away easily
and Handicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Handicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz with the counter takedown but Handicks avoids it easily.
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Handicks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Handicks shows good takedown defense.
Cruz shoots for a takedown but Handicks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No joy there for Handicks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Handicks shows good takedown defense.
Johny Handicks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Handicks scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Handicks pinned against the cage. Handicks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cruz blocks a jab.
Handicks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cruz doesn't seem bothered though.
Handicks throws a big shot that misses.
Handicks scores with a nice right hand.
Handicks works over Cruz's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Handicks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cruz circles away quickly and effectively.
Handicks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Handicks tries to avoid it but Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Handicks to the ground. Handicks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Handicks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Handicks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Handicks appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Handicks scores with a body shot.
Handicks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cruz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cruz has his takedown stuffed
and Handicks counters with a right hand to the body.
Cruz slips under a jab.
No luck for Cruz with that takedown attempt.
Handicks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Handicks tries to sprawl out of it but Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Handicks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Handicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz dives in and grabs Handicks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Handicks pushes down on Cruz's head and hops out.#T4#
Handicks with a nice cross.
Cruz doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Handicks counter with a right hand.
Handicks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Handicks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right 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!
Handicks lands a nice shot to the body.
Cruz slips a jab from Handicks.
Handicks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cruz circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Cruz gets a double leg takedown into Handicks's guard.
Cruz won't allow Handicks to sweep him here.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Handicks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Handicks pulls Cruz in close to his closed guard and prevents Cruz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Handicks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Handicks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Handicks 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Handicks!
A very excited looking Johny Handicks rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: C70: Mongrel vs. Haskins
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Handicks dodges the punch combination from DeVanzo.
A big right from Handicks misses.
DeVanzo fails to land with a series of punches.
DeVanzo lunges at Handicks with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Handicks's hand.
DeVanzo misses the shot to the body.
DeVanzo throws a jab but it's blocked by Handicks.
DeVanzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Handicks.
DeVanzo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DeVanzo throws a body shot but no joy.
DeVanzo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVanzo slips under a jab.
Handicks cracks DeVanzo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Handicks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between DeVanzo's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeVanzo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Handicks counters with a straight right hand.
DeVanzo slips a jab from Handicks.#T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Handicks scores with a four punch combination!
DeVanzo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
DeVanzo misses with a jab to the body
and Handicks counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#DeVanzo is rocked!
Handicks throws a looping overhand right but DeVanzo ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like DeVanzo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Handicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Handicks throws a poor cross that misses
and DeVanzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeVanzo throws a body punch but Handicks moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Handicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DeVanzo throws a combination. Handicks tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Handicks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Handicks missing with a left hand there. DeVanzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo 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.
Johny Handicks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Handicks throws a jab but it's blocked by DeVanzo.
Handicks 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.
DeVanzo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Handicks's head.
DeVanzo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
DeVanzo misses with a lunging right hand
and Handicks counters with a stiff right hand.
DeVanzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Handicks.
DeVanzo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Handicks looks to land a right hand but DeVanzo moved out of range.
DeVanzo throws a looping overhand right but Handicks ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeVanzo. Handicks does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeVanzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as DeVanzo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Handicks doesn't seem phased though.
Handicks lands with a nice combination. DeVanzo backs away looking to recover.
DeVanzo scores with a body shot.
Handicks scores with a nice strike.
Handicks misses with an uppercut.
DeVanzo throwing a counter right hand but Handicks manages to avoid it.
DeVanzo just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Handicks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
DeVanzo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Handicks to score with a decent uppercut.
Handicks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Handicks misses with a left hand
and DeVanzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeVanzo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
DeVanzo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#Handicks is rocked!
A nice combination there by Handicks.
Handicks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Handicks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD#
DeVanzo lands a big uppercut and Handicks crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Handicks looks OK. DeVanzo waves Handicks back to his feet!
Handicks is still on wobbly legs! Can DeVanzo finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Handicks dodges the punch combination from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo cracks Handicks with a hook to the temple - Handicks is on wobbly legs here! DeVanzo swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Handicks falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! DeVanzo wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Artie DeVanzo!

Event: C64: Muller vs. Alyoshin
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
A big right from Handicks misses.
Handicks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mikhasevich misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Handicks misses the target.
Handicks throws a right and a left that Mikhasevich avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Handicks. Those never looked like landing.
Mikhasevich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.
Handicks lands a nice looking body shot.
Handicks takes one to the chin there.
Handicks throws a poor cross that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a stiff right hand.
Handicks misses with a double jab.
Mikhasevich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handicks misses with a left hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a stiff right hand.
Mikhasevich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Handicks throws out the jab.
Mikhasevich feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Mikhasevich misses with a right hand
and Handicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Handicks takes one to the chin there.
Handicks displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Handicks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mikhasevich has time to react.
Handicks throws a shot from downtown. Mikhasevich moves away and avoids it.
Handicks slips under a jab from Mikhasevich.
Handicks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Handicks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Handicks misses with a hook.
Handicks looks to throw the jab but Mikhasevich is out of range.
Mikhasevich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Handicks throws a good cross that connects.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mikhasevich. That's going to slow Handicks down. #T2#
Mikhasevich lands a nice shot that snaps Handicks's head back.
Mikhasevich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Handicks throws out the jab.
It seemed like Mikhasevich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mikhasevich throws a jab but it's blocked by Handicks.
A little feinted left hand from Handicks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mikhasevich scoring well with a low kick there.
No joy there for Handicks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Handicks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mikhasevich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Handicks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Handicks goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Handicks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Handicks misses with a looping left.
Mikhasevich dodges the punch combination from Handicks. #T3#
Mikhasevich tries to bum rush Handicks with a series of wild strikes but Handicks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Handicks checks a leg kick.
Handicks misses with a hook. Mikhasevich ducked under it nicely.
Mikhasevich slips a jab and a cross from Handicks.
Mikhasevich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Handicks throws out the jab.
Handicks connects with a jab.
Handicks checks a leg kick nicely.
Handicks misses with a hook. Mikhasevich ducked under it nicely.
Handicks swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Handicks misses with a double jab
and Mikhasevich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Handicks looks to land a right hand but Mikhasevich moved out of range.
Mikhasevich throws a lazy uppercut
and Handicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Mikhasevich slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Handicks throws a body shot but no joy.
Mikhasevich throws an overhand right that lands on Handicks's shoulder, as Handicks tries to avoid the shot.
Handicks takes a swing at Mikhasevich's ribcage but misses.
Handicks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mikhasevich. Mikhasevich obviously looking to wear him down.
Handicks avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Handicks looks to land a combination but Mikhasevich avoids it well.
A punch combination from Mikhasevich misses.
Mikhasevich misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Handicks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mikhasevich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
Handicks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Handicks throws a lazy uppercut
and Mikhasevich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Handicks dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Handicks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mikhasevich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Handicks throws out a loose jab but Mikhasevich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mikhasevich lands a nice looking kick to the body. Handicks takes a step back to recover.
Handicks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a good, hard body kick but Handicks shrugs it off.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook. Handicks ducked under it nicely.
Handicks throwing a counter right hand but Mikhasevich manages to avoid it.
Handicks avoids the head kick by Mikhasevich.
Handicks is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mikhasevich scores with a hook.
Mikhasevich misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handicks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mikhasevich walks into a jab.
Mikhasevich looks to throw the jab but Handicks is out of range.
Mikhasevich lands a glancing blow to the side of Handicks's head.#T1#
Mikhasevich fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mikhasevich misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Handicks misses the target.
Handicks misses with a wild combination.
Handicks punishes Mikhasevich's body with a nice straight punch.
Handicks misses with a straight right.
Handicks takes a jab right on the kisser.
Handicks scores with a nice head shot.
Mikhasevich scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mikhasevich misses with a looping right.
Handicks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Handicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mikhasevich throws out a counter right but Handicks avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Mikhasevich throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mikhasevich closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mikhasevich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
Handicks misses the jab.
Handicks misses with a lunging right hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a good, hard body kick but Handicks shrugs it off.
Mikhasevich doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mikhasevich lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #KD2#
A big head kick from Mikhasevich and Handicks is sent sprawling to the canvas! #ROC2#Handicks is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Johny Handicks has been cut.
Mikhasevich scoring with some ground and pound.
Oh Handicks is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mikhasevich is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mikhasevich is looking to work some ground and pound but Handicks has wrist control.
Handicks trying to keep a closed guard but Mikhasevich is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Handicks trying to control the position here.
Mikhasevich throws a big elbow that misses.
Handicks seems to have got his legs back now.
Mikhasevich wants to control from the top but Handicks keeps moving.
Handicks wants to sweep but no luck.
Handicks pulls Mikhasevich in close to prevent any damage.
Handicks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Handicks holds on and takes a little breather.
Handicks keeping full guard, as Mikhasevich tries to pass. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mikhasevich is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Handicks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mikhasevich is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Handicks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Handicks tries to bum rush Mikhasevich with a series of wild strikes but Mikhasevich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mikhasevich is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Mikhasevich scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Handicks misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gennady Mikhasevich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johny Handicks'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#
Handicks takes a swing at Mikhasevich's ribcage but misses.
Mikhasevich tests Handicks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mikhasevich walks into a left hand.
Mikhasevich throws a hook but Handicks avoids it easily.
Handicks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mikhasevich's head.
Mikhasevich takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mikhasevich tries to work over Handicks's front leg with a kick but Handicks checks it.
Mikhasevich dodges the punch combination from Handicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handicks digs a good body shot into Mikhasevich's ribs.
Mikhasevich misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Handicks misses the target.#T1#
Mikhasevich shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Handicks misses with a wild body shot.
Handicks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Handicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikhasevich moves away.
A big right from Handicks misses.
Mikhasevich unleashes a big counter combination but Handicks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Handicks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Handicks throws an off balance right hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Handicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikhasevich moves away.
Handicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mikhasevich.
Handicks swings for the body but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Handicks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Handicks swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
A big left from Handicks misses.
Mikhasevich throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mikhasevich lands a slapping body shot.
Mikhasevich plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Handicks cracks Mikhasevich with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikhasevich feints a jab promting Handicks to slip. Mikhasevich then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Handicks slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Handicks misses with a wild body shot.
Mikhasevich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Handicks throws the left hand but Mikhasevich avoids the punch easily.
Mikhasevich feints a counter leg kick.
Handicks missing with a left hand there. Mikhasevich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gennady Mikhasevich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mikhasevich misses the body punch
and Handicks counters with a nice uppercut.
Handicks throws a poor cross that misses
and Mikhasevich makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Mikhasevich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.
Handicks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mikhasevich throws out the jab.
Handicks swinging wildly here.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Handicks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mikhasevich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Handicks misses the target.
Mikhasevich throws a sloppy head kick and Handicks moves out of range easily.
Handicks misses with an uppercut. Mikhasevich saw that one coming.
Handicks misses with a body shot
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice uppercut.
Handicks throws a series of punches but Mikhasevich moves out of range. #T4#
Mikhasevich connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Handicks's hands.
Handicks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johny Handicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mikhasevich thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Mikhasevich looks to move away, Handicks throws a big counter combo but Mikhasevich just gets out of the way.
Handicks throws a right and a left that Mikhasevich avoids nicely.
Handicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mikhasevich only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Handicks has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Handicks slips under a jab from Mikhasevich.
As Mikhasevich looks to move away, Handicks throws a big counter combo but Mikhasevich just gets out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Handicks takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mikhasevich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mikhasevich tries to land a leg kick but Handicks saw it coming and moves away.
Handicks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mikhasevich can pounce on him.
Handicks blocks a head kick by Mikhasevich.
Handicks ducks under a wild hook from Mikhasevich.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gennady Mikhasevich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mikhasevich 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gennady Mikhasevich!
An out of breath Gennady Mikhasevich thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C59: Garcia vs. Larkin
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Po connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Po bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Po.
Po avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Po misses the shot to the body.
Handicks misses with a wild body shot.
Handicks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Handicks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Po counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Po looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good standup being displayed there by Po as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Handicks misses.
Handicks looks to throw the jab but Po is out of range.
Handicks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handicks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Po throws out the jab.
Po misses with a straight right.
Handicks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Po throws a hook but Handicks blocks it.
Po cracks Handicks with an open hand slap.#T1#
Po throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Handicks throws a big shot that misses.
Handicks blocks a jab.
Shen Po seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handicks ducks under a wild hook from Po.
A swing and a miss from Handicks.
It seemed like Po was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Po throws a right hand that misses
and Handicks counters with a nice body shot.
Po stuns Handicks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Handicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Po.
Po misses with a body shot.
Handicks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Po circles away quickly and effectively.
Po 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.
Handicks cracks Po with a good jab.
Po uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Handicks.
Po throws a hook but Handicks avoids it easily.
Handicks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Handicks misses with an uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Handicks 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handicks throws a looping overhand right but Po ducks down to avoid it.
Po blocks a jab.
Po looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Handicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Po.
Po throws a lazy right hand but Handicks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Po throws a jab when Handicks was well out of range.
Handicks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Po.
Po doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Po takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Handicks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Handicks throws a body shot but no joy.
Handicks lands with a cross.
Po misses with an uppercut. Handicks saw that one coming.
Handicks throwing a counter right hand but Po manages to avoid it.
Handicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Handicks avoids the body shot from Po.
Po avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Handicks looks to land a right hand but Po moved out of range.#T3#
Handicks moves out of range of the strikes.
Po misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Handicks misses the target.
Po misses with a shot to the body
and Handicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Po throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Po, as that shot connected.
Po scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Handicks doesn't seem bothered though.
Handicks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Handicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Po.
Po is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Handicks had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sloppy strikes from Handicks. Those never looked like landing.
Handicks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Po sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Po throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Handicks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from Po misses.
A slow jab from Handicks misses its intended target.
Handicks moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Po does it's job there.#T4#
Handicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Handicks moves out of range as Po strikes.
Handicks throws a series of punches but Po moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Po! But no joy.
Po scores with a hook to the body. Handicks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Po scores with a punch to the head.
Po listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Handicks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Po connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Po misses with an uppercut. Handicks saw that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Handicks as he connects with a hook.
Po lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Po throws a body punch but Handicks moves out of range.
Handicks defending well as Po loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Po works Handicks's body with a nice hook.
Po cracks Handicks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Po takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Po's corner calls for a 1-2. Po obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shen Po dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Po throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Po misses the target.
Po uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
Po has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Po with a nice cross.
Handicks misses the shot to the body.
Handicks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Handicks looks to land a right hand but Po moved out of range.
Po misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Handicks.
As Po looks to move away, Handicks throws a big counter combo but Po just gets out of the way.
Po throws a big shot that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Po.
Shen Po seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po tries to bum rush Handicks with a series of wild strikes but Handicks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Handicks throws a body punch but Po moves out of range.
Handicks throws an off balance right hand
and Po counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Handicks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Po throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Po misses the target.
Handicks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Handicks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Handicks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Po scores with a jab to the jaw.
Handicks misses with a lunging right hand
and Handicks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Handicks blocks a jab.
Po scores with a jab to the body.
Po displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Handicks throws out the jab.
Po changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Handicks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Po.
Handicks throws an overhand right that lands on Po's shoulder, as Po tries to avoid the shot.
Handicks avoids the body shot from Po.
A jab from Po misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Po. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Po.#T2#
Handicks looks to land a right hand but Po moved out of range.
Po jabs at Handicks's body.
Po ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Po lands with an uppercut that bounces Handicks off the cage and back into range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Handicks might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A jab from Po misses.
Po uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Handicks.
Po is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Handicks.
Po keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Handicks scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Po throws an off balance right hand
and Handicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Po avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Po doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Po stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Handicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Po.
Po lands with an uppercut that bounces Handicks off the cage and back into range.
Po's jab looks to have found its range, popping Handicks under the eye.#T3#
Po throws a lazy uppercut
and Handicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Handicks avoids the body shot from Po.
Po misses with a body punch
and Handicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Handicks slips under a jab.
Handicks blocks a jab.
Po scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Handicks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Po misses with a looping left.
Po lands a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Handicks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Handicks.
Handicks misses with a looping right.
Handicks throws a right hand that Po ducks under and follows up with a left that Po also avoids with ease.
Po lands with an uppercut that bounces Handicks off the cage and back into range.
Johny Handicks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Po was well out of range. Poor timing from Handicks.
Po looks to land a right hand but Handicks moved out of range.
Handicks is looking to counter punch.#T4#
A jab lands there for Po.
Handicks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Po ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Po misses with a looping left.
Handicks misses with a hook. Po ducked under it nicely.
Po jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Handicks slips a straight right by Po.
The fighters circling - Handicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Po throws a shot from downtown. Handicks moves away and avoids it.
Handicks connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Po. Handicks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Po rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Handicks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Po takes a swing at Handicks's ribcage but misses.
Handicks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Po throws a hook but Handicks blocks it.
Po lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shen Po 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Po throws a body punch but Handicks moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Handicks misses the target.
Handicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Po.
Po looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Po scores with a body shot.
Handicks throws a hook to the side of Po's head but Po sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Handicks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Handicks looks to land a combination but Po avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Po! But no joy.
Po moves in looking to clinch but Handicks pushes him off.
Handicks looks to land a left hand but Po moved out of range nicely.
Handicks blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Po.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handicks slips a jab from Po.
A little feinted left hand from Handicks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Po. Handicks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Handicks defending well as Po loads up on a big left hand.
Po uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Handicks.
Handicks cracks Po with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
The fighters circling - Handicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Po on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Po scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Handicks doesn't seem bothered though.
Handicks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Po.
Po scores with the left hand. Handicks knows he should have avoided that one.
Handicks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Po misses with a body shot.
Handicks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Handicks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Po misses with an uppercut.
Po throws out a loose jab but Handicks uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Handicks was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Handicks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Po misses with an uppercut. Handicks saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Handicks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Handicks moves out of range of the strikes.
Handicks misses with a left hand
and Po connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Handicks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Po uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
Po slips under a jab.
Handicks 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.
Handicks throws the left hand but Po avoids the punch easily.
Po tries to counter by closing the distance.
Po works Handicks's body with a nice hook.
Po misses with a wild body shot.
Handicks lands with a cross.
Po throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Po scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Handicks doesn't seem bothered though.
Po misses with an uppercut. Handicks saw that one coming.
Handicks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Po.
Po uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
Po looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Po tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Handicks was well out of range. Poor timing from Po.
Handicks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Po looks to move away, Handicks throws a big counter combo but Po just gets out of the way.
Handicks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Po now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Handicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Handicks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Po manages to avoid it.
Po misses with a body shot.
Handicks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Po throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Po blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Po! But no joy.
Handicks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Po fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Po throws a shot from downtown. Handicks moves away and avoids it.
Handicks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab lands there for Po.
Po lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Handicks at a distance.
Po looks for the body kick but Handicks saw that one coming.
Po misses with a looping left.
Po misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Handicks. #T4#
Handicks misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Po. Handicks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Po swings for the body but Handicks moves out of range.
It looked like Handicks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Handicks misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Po misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Handicks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handicks lands with an uppercut that bounces Po off the cage and back into range.
Handicks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Po.
Johny Handicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Handicks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Handicks seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Handicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Po.
Handicks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Po's jab looks to have found its range, popping Handicks under the eye.
Po bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Handicks's head backwards.
Handicks throws an overhand right that lands on Po's shoulder, as Po tries to avoid the shot.
Po misses with a left hand
and Handicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Shen Po comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Po 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shen Po!
After the fight, Shen Po 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: C52: Johnson vs. Gee II
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Brandstatter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Handicks was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter scores with a jab to the head.
Brandstatter digs a good body shot into Handicks's ribs.
Brandstatter clobbers Handicks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've been told by Handicks's head coaches at Westside Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Handicks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandstatter. Brandstatter obviously looking to wear him down.
Handicks moves out of range as Brandstatter throws a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Handicks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brandstatter 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.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandstatter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Handicks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Handicks misses with a looping right.
Brandstatter thumps Handicks with a low kick.
Brandstatter lands with an overhand left.
A low kick lands for Brandstatter.
Handicks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Handicks moves out of range of the leg kick from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws the kick towards the body but Handicks avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandstatter lands a right hook to the body.
Brandstatter cracks Handicks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brandstatter misses with a body kick.
Brandstatter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandstatter lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Brandstatter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Crunch! Brandstatter slams his shin into Handicks's torso.
Brandstatter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Handicks.
Handicks is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandstatter. Handicks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brandstatter, as that shot connected.
Brandstatter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Handicks throwing a counter right hand but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Handicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a hook but Handicks avoids it easily.
It looked like Handicks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Handicks slips a jab and a cross from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandstatter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brandstatter scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheers as Handicks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brandstatter doesn't seem phased though.
Brandstatter scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandstatter throws out a leg kick but Handicks moves out of range and Brandstatter only half commits.
Brandstatter is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Handicks had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T2#
Brandstatter with a nice cross.
Brandstatter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Handicks counters with a left and a right that stings Brandstatter.
Brandstatter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brandstatter lands a head kick!
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut. Handicks saw that one coming.
No joy there for Brandstatter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Handicks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brandstatter.
Nice defenses there by Handicks.
Brandstatter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Handicks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brandstatter throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Handicks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Brandstatter. Beautiful body shot.
Handicks checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brandstatter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Handicks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Brandstatter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Handicks checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice body kick from Brandstatter.
Handicks connects with a body shot that sends Brandstatter's belly button to the back.
Handicks misses with an uppercut. Brandstatter saw that one coming.
Brandstatter misses with a leg kick.
Brandstatter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Handicks.
Brandstatter lands with a cross.
Brandstatter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brandstatter thuds his right hand into Handicks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Handicks steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brandstatter. That one must have hurt.
Brandstatter throws a low kick, looking for Handicks's leg but Handicks calmly moves out of range.
Handicks throwing a counter right hand but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Handicks misses with a lunging right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Brandstatter clobbers Handicks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Handicks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Nice straight punches there by Brandstatter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick that knocks Handicks off balance momentarily.
Brandstatter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brandstatter.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brandstatter.
Handicks throws a hook to the side of Brandstatter's head but Brandstatter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brandstatter tried to score with a low kick but Handicks checks it.
Brandstatter catches Handicks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brandstatter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Handicks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Handicks misses with a two punch combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Handicks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Handicks is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brandstatter misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Handicks moves forwards but Brandstatter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Handicks throws a shot from downtown. Brandstatter moves away and avoids it.
Handicks throws the left hand but Brandstatter avoids the punch easily.
Brandstatter tries a quick counter leg kick but Handicks is wise to it.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Handicks checks it.
Handicks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Handicks takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter 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#
Handicks swings for the body but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Brandstatter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Handicks was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandstatter.
Handicks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good standup being displayed there by Brandstatter as he connects with a hook.
Brandstatter throws a shot from downtown. Handicks moves away and avoids it.
Good shot there by Brandstatter.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brandstatter 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 Handicks has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Handicks and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Handicks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick which misses Handicks's front leg but catches the back leg as Handicks tries to avoid it.
Brandstatter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Handicks takes one on the button.
Handicks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Handicks missing with a left hand there. Brandstatter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandstatter throws out a counter right but Handicks avoids it with no problem.
Handicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good exchange - Brandstatter coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Handicks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brandstatter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from Handicks misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Handicks might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T1#
Brandstatter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Handicks moves out of range of the body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Handicks checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Handicks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brandstatter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Handicks. That did some damage!
Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handicks.
Handicks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brandstatter throws the left hand but Handicks avoids the punch easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brandstatter.
Handicks misses with a lunging right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a low kick, right behind Handicks 's knee.
Brandstatter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handicks moves away.
Handicks is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Brandstatter's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Brandstatter misses with a leg kick
and Handicks counters with a nice uppercut.
Brandstatter swings for the body but Handicks moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Handicks checks a leg kick.
Handicks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter cracks Handicks with an open hand slap.
Brandstatter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big right from Handicks misses. #T2#
Handicks throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandstatter with the inside leg kick.
Brandstatter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brandstatter throws a body punch but Handicks moves out of range.
Handicks throws a big counter combination but Brandstatter scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Handicks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandstatter. Brandstatter obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Handicks misses the target.
Handicks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Handicks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Handicks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brandstatter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Handicks scrambles back to his feet.
Handicks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter scores with a shot to the body.
Handicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandstatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Handicks.
A left lands for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter connects with a solid leg kick.
Handicks throws a right and a left that Brandstatter avoids nicely.
Handicks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brandstatter.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A shot to the liver by Brandstatter. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
A nice leg kick from Brandstatter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Handicks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brandstatter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Handicks at a distance.
Handicks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a jab to the nose.
Brandstatter scores with a shot to the body.
Handicks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brandstatter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Handicks misses the target.
Handicks moves forwards but Brandstatter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brandstatter throws the kick towards the body but Handicks avoids it.
Brandstatter looks to score with a jab to the body but Handicks is just out of range.
Handicks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Handicks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brandstatter finds it's way round the side to connect with Handicks's head.
Handicks walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter tests Handicks's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Brandstatter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brandstatter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brandstatter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Handicks is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Handicks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brandstatter connects with an inside leg kick.
Brandstatter 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.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick that knocks Handicks off balance momentarily.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot.
Brandstatter slips under a jab.
Brandstatter was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A nice leg kick from Brandstatter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Handicks's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Handicks throws the left hand but Brandstatter avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by Brandstatter.
Handicks 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.
Brandstatter lets loose with a powerful body kick. Handicks will feel that in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Brandstatter 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. 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#
Handicks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Handicks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brandstatter throws a series of punches but Handicks avoids them all with ease.
Handicks on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brandstatter moves out of range as Handicks strikes.
Brandstatter throws a sloppy head kick and Handicks moves out of range easily.
Brandstatter has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brandstatter throws a low kick but Handicks moves out of range easily.
Brandstatter throws a low kick but Handicks avoids it.
Brandstatter thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Handicks if he has to take too many more of those.
Brandstatter scoring well with a low kick there.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Handicks was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandstatter.
A nice leg kick from Brandstatter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brandstatter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandstatter lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Brandstatter connects with a crisp jab.
Brandstatter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brandstatter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brandstatter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Handicks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Handicks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Handicks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter tries a low kick but Handicks avoids it.
Brandstatter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Handicks.
Brandstatter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Handicks swings for the body but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Brandstatter tries a quick counter leg kick but Handicks is wise to it.
Brandstatter defending well as Handicks loads up on a big left hand.
Brandstatter misses with a hook. Handicks ducked under it nicely.
Brandstatter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Handicks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Handicks misses with a straight right. #T2#
Handicks checks a leg kick nicely.
Handicks lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Handicks counters with a stiff right hand.
Brandstatter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Handicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Handicks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brandstatter lands with a right hand.
Handicks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brandstatter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
Brandstatter throws a big counter head kick but Handicks avoids it with no problem.
Handicks misses with a looping left.
Handicks throws a lazy right hand but Brandstatter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Handicks backing away here, and Brandstatter unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Handicks misses with a body shot
and Brandstatter counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Handicks checks the leg kick.
Brandstatter throws a head kick but Handicks moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Brandstatter. #T3#
Brandstatter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Handicks's head.
Handicks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brandstatter to score with a decent uppercut.
Brandstatter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Handicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brandstatter.
Handicks misses with a hook. Brandstatter ducked under it nicely.
Handicks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brandstatter thinks about the counter body kick.
Brandstatter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brandstatter lands with a hook. Handicks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Handicks misses with a straight left.
Brandstatter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Handicks manages to avoid it.
A big left from Handicks misses.
Brandstatter tried to score with a low kick but Handicks checks it.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot.
Handicks throwing a counter right hand but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Handicks looks to land a right hand but Brandstatter moved out of range.#T4#
Brandstatter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brandstatter misses with a head kick.
Handicks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandstatter misses with a head kick.
Brandstatter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brandstatter throws a body punch but Handicks moves out of range.
Good shot there by Brandstatter.
Handicks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandstatter. Brandstatter obviously looking to wear him down.
Handicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandstatter.
Johny Handicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A solid leg kick lands there for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brandstatter.
Handicks takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brandstatter just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Handicks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brandstatter lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brandstatter lands with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfgang Brandstatter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brandstatter 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: C46: Melondov vs. Friedrichsen
Date: Jun 27, 2021

#R1#
Handicks throws a lazy uppercut
and Handicks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Parmesan misses with a hook to the body
and Handicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Handicks has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Parmesan throws a hook but Handicks avoids it easily.
Handicks throws a hook but Parmesan avoids it easily.
Handicks looks to land a left hand but Parmesan moved out of range nicely.
Parmesan looks to land a right hand but Handicks moved out of range.
Handicks lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fighters circling - Handicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Handicks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Handicks.
Parmesan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handicks moves away.
Handicks slips a jab from Parmesan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Handicks! But no joy.
A shot to the liver by Handicks. Beautiful body shot.
Parmesan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Parmesan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Handicks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parmesan throws an off balance right hand
and Handicks counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Parmesan.
Parmesan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Handicks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Parmesan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Handicks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Parmesan misses the jab.
A big right from Parmesan misses.
Parmesan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Handicks has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Parmesan.
Parmesan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Handicks misses with an uppercut.
Parmesan ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.
Parmesan tries to clinch but Handicks is having none of it.
Handicks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Handicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parmesan.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parmesan, as that shot connected.
Handicks lands with an uppercut that bounces Parmesan off the cage and back into range.
Parmesan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Handicks checks it well.
Handicks looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Parmesan tries to clinch but Handicks is having none of it. #TD#
Parmesan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Handicks quickly recovers to half 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parmesan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Handicks wants to get back to his feet.
Handicks is looking for a sweep. Parmesan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Parmesan 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.
Parmesan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Handicks defending well though.
Parmesan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Parmesan throwing shots but Handicks is blocking nicely.
Handicks tries to roll over but Parmesan keeps him under control.
Handicks preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Handicks wants to control but Parmesan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Handicks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Parmesan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Handicks tries to get to full guard but Parmesan has control of the leg.
Handicks trying to hold on to Parmesan's head to control him but Parmesan postures up.
Handicks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Handicks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Parmesan's guard. #REVB#
Handicks preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Parmesan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Handicks has passed into half guard!
Parmesan is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Parmesan gets back to full guard. #SU2#
Handicks stands up from Parmesan's guard - Handicks perhaps looking for a knockout.
Parmesan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Parmesan misses its intended target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Handicks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Parmesan throws out a powerful jab.
Parmesan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Parmesan there as he acknowledges the 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!
Parmesan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy left from Handicks finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johny Handicks 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#
Parmesan throws a body kick that misses
and Handicks counters with a straight right hand.
Parmesan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Parmesan is looking to clinch.
Johny Handicks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parmesan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Parmesan tries to clinch there but Handicks circles away.
Parmesan misses with a straight right.
Handicks appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Parmesan misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Handicks.
And Parmesan counters with a quick kick to the body but Handicks blocks it.
Parmesan ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.
Parmesan wants to clinch up but Handicks keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parmesan tries to clinch there but Handicks circles away.
Parmesan throws a leg kick that misses.
Parmesan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Handicks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Handicks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Handicks lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Parmesan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Handicks.
Handicks lands with an overhand left.
Parmesan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Handicks is fending him off so far but Parmesan persists. Nope, Handicks circles away and we're back to standing.
Parmesan catches Handicks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Parmesan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Handicks. That did some damage!
Handicks 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.
Handicks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big left from Handicks misses.
Parmesan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Parmesan slips a jab from Handicks.
Handicks walks into a straight right hand from Parmesan.
Parmesan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Parmesan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Handicks on the side of the head.
Parmesan throws a lazy right hand but Handicks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parmesan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Handicks. Handicks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Handicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parmesan moves away.
Handicks 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.
Handicks walks into a jab.
Parmesan needs to keep his hands up - Handicks had a free shot at his head there.
Handicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parmesan misses with a double jab
enabling Handicks to counter with a crisp jab.
Parmesan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Parmesan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Handicks was well out of range. Poor timing from Parmesan.
A left lands for Handicks.
Parmesan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Handicks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Parmesan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gene Parmesan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Handicks throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Parmesan misses the target.
Handicks misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Handicks throws a lazy uppercut
and Parmesan counters with a nice uppercut.
Parmesan walks into a stiff left hand from Handicks.
Handicks scores with a jab to the body.
Parmesan thows a leg kick but Handicks checks it
and Handicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parmesan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parmesan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Handicks lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Parmesan takes the fight into the clinch.
Handicks tries to break the clinch but Parmesan is controlling the position. #BC2#
Handicks breaks the clinch.
Parmesan moves out of range of the strikes.
Handicks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No joy there for Handicks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Parmesan misses. #T4#
Handicks throws a jab when Parmesan was well out of range.
Parmesan slips a jab from Handicks.
Parmesan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice combination there by Handicks.
Parmesan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parmesan misses with a right hand
and Handicks counters with a straight right hand.
Handicks leaves Parmesan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Handicks scores with a one two! Parmesan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Johny Handicks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Handicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parmesan.
Parmesan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Handicks misses with a looping right.
Parmesan misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Handicks 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#
Handicks misses with a left hand
and Parmesan counters with a nice uppercut.
Parmesan throws a combination that misses
and Handicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parmesan is looking to clinch.
Handicks misses with a looping right.
Parmesan scores with a hook to the body. Handicks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Handicks misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Parmesan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Handicks missing with a left hand there. Parmesan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Parmesan dives in and grabs Handicks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Handicks pushes down on Parmesan's head and hops out.
Parmesan misses with a takedown
enabling Handicks to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handicks scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Handicks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Parmesan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parmesan gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Handicks checks a leg kick.
Parmesan scores with a jab. Handicks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Parmesan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Handicks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Handicks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Handicks lands with an uppercut that bounces Parmesan off the cage and back into range.
Handicks misses the shot to the body.
Handicks lands a nice looking body shot.
Parmesan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Handicks looks to land a right hand but Parmesan moved out of range.
Handicks misses with an uppercut. Parmesan saw that one coming.
Handicks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Parmesan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Handicks was well out of range. Poor timing from Parmesan.
Parmesan lands the left hand.
Handicks misses with a double jab.
Gene Parmesan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johny Handicks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Parmesan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Handicks counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gene Parmesan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parmesan throws a body kick that misses
and Handicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parmesan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Handicks.
Parmesan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Handicks jabs Parmesan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Parmesan blocks a jab.
Parmesan looks to land a left hand but Handicks moved out of range nicely.
Parmesan throws a body punch but Handicks moves out of range.
Handicks displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Parmesan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Handickss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Parmesan slips a jab from Handicks.
Handicks circles away from the clinch attempt
and Handicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Handicks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parmesan manages to avoid it.
Handicks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Parmesan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Handicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parmesan.
Parmesan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Handicks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parmesan.
Handicks misses with a hook
and Parmesan counters with a nice uppercut.
A cross from Handicks lands.
Handicks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Parmesan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Handicks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Handicks does no damage.
Handicks lands a head shot.
Parmesan looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
Parmesan throws an off balance right hand
and Handicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Parmesan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Handicks.
Handicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Handicks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parmesan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Parmesan misses the shot to the body.
Parmesan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Handicks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Parmesan.
Parmesan throws out a leg kick but Handicks moves out of range and Parmesan only half commits.
Parmesan takes one to the side of the head.
Parmesan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Handicks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Handicks 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Handicks!
Johny Handicks 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: KOM LHW & WW Final
Date: Apr 25, 2021

#R1#
Handicks lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vazzappo throws a low kick but Handicks avoids it.
Vazzappo misses with a hook
and Handicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vazzappo looks to land a right hand but Handicks moved out of range.
Handicks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vazzappo lands a jab to Handicks's midsection.
Handicks fails to land with a series of punches.
Handicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Vazzappo.
Vazzappo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vazzappo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handicks.
Vazzappo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Handicks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vazzappo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Handicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vazzappo.
Vazzappo missing with a left hand there. Handicks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Handicks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Vazzappo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Handicks throws out the jab.
Johny Handicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handicks misses with an uppercut. Vazzappo saw that one coming.
Vazzappo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Handicks looks to land a right hand but Vazzappo moved out of range.
Handicks scores with a hook to the body. Vazzappo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Handicks misses with a left hand
and Vazzappo counters with a straight right hand.
Handicks fails to land with a series of punches.
Vazzappo missing with a left hand there. Handicks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vazzappo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handicks moves away.
Vazzappo ducks right into an uppercut from Handicks.
Vazzappo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Handicks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Handicks avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Vazzappo looks to land a combination but Handicks avoids it well.
Handicks swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Vazzappo counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vazzappo misses with a low kick.
Vazzappo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vazzappo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd cheers as Handicks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vazzappo doesn't seem phased though.
Vazzappo tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Handicks. Vazzappo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Handicks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Handicks throws a hook to the side of Vazzappo's head but Vazzappo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vazzappo throws a combination that misses
and Handicks counters with a straight right hand.
Vazzappo slips a jab and a cross from Handicks.
Vazzappo lands with a nice combination. Handicks backs away looking to recover.
Handicks 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.#T3#
Vazzappo misses with a leg kick
and Handicks counters with a three punch combo that has Vazzappo backing up. Vazzappo nods at Handicks to acknowledge the strikes.
A lazy left from Vazzappo finds it's target.
A low kick from Vazzappo is predictable there
and Handicks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Handicks misses with a looping right.
Handicks loads up on a big right hand but Vazzappo slips the punch.
Handicks is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vazzappo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Handicks just misses with a punch to the body.
As Handicks looks to move away, Vazzappo throws a big counter combo but Handicks just gets out of the way.
Handicks misses with a body shot.
Vazzappo tries to move into range but Handicks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vazzappo misses with the combination.
Vazzappo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Handicks. #T4#
Vazzappo misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handicks fails to land with a series of punches.
Vazzappo misses with a low kick as Handicks jumps back.
Handicks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vazzappo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Handicks throws out the jab.
Vazzappo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Handicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vazzappo misses with a head kick.
Vazzappo cracks Handicks with a good jab.
Vazzappo lands a head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left lands for Handicks.
Handicks lands with a cross.
Vazzappo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Handicks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Vazzappo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Handicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Handicks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vazzappo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Handicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Handicks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vazzappo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Handicks throws the left hand but Vazzappo avoids the punch easily.
Handicks checks a leg kick.
Handicks lands with a nice body punch.
Handicks throws the left hand but Vazzappo avoids the punch easily.
Vazzappo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazzappo looks to land a combination but Handicks avoids it well.
Vazzappo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tony Vazzappo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Handicks misses with a looping left.
Vazzappo cracks Handicks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Vazzappo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Vazzappo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Handicks misses with a hook.
Vazzappo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Handicks counters with a stiff right hand.
Vazzappo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Handicks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Handicks throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #ROC2#Vazzappo is rocked!
Handicks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vazzappo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Handicks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vazzappo slips under a jab.
Vazzappo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vazzappo tries a head kick but it misses.
Handicks lands with a cross.
Handicks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handicks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vazzappo manages to avoid it.#T2#
Vazzappo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vazzappo connects with a jab.
Vazzappo looks to land a combination. Handicks sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vazzappo tries a head kick but it misses.
Handicks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed right hand from Handicks misses the target.
Handicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Handicks misses.
Handicks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vazzappo.
Handicks lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Handicks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vazzappo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Handicks. #T3#
A punch combination from Vazzappo misses.
Handicks blocks a jab.
Johny Handicks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vazzappo walks into a jab.
Vazzappo misses with a double jab
and Handicks counters with a stiff right hand.
Handicks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vazzappo.
Vazzappo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Handicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Handicks on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Handicks misses with a right hand #KD#
and Vazzappo counters with a crisp one two that drops Handicks! Vazzappo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Handicks to his feet! Handicks is in big trouble!#ROC#Handicks is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handicks misses with the combination. #T4#
Handicks throws a looping overhand right but Vazzappo ducks down to avoid it.
Vazzappo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Handicks.
Handicks throws a good cross that connects.
Handicks misses with a right hand
and Vazzappo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Handicks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vazzappo.
Vazzappo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vazzappo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vazzappo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
Handicks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vazzappo throws a series of punches but Handicks moves out of range.
Handicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Handicks misses with a double jab
and Vazzappo counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Handicks 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#
Some wild striking there from Vazzappo.
Vazzappo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vazzappo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Handicks throws a right hand that misses
letting Vazzappo counter with a right hand.
Handicks is still on wobbly legs! Can Vazzappo finish him?
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vazzappo.
Handicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Handicks seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazzappo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vazzappo works the jab nicely.
A slow jab from Handicks misses its intended target.
Handicks loads up on a big right hand but Vazzappo slips the punch.#T1#
Vazzappo misses with a right hand
letting Handicks counter with a right hand.
Handicks looks to land a combination but Vazzappo avoids it well.
Handicks looks to land a right hand but Vazzappo moved out of range.
Handicks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vazzappo manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Vazzappo misses the target.
Handicks misses with a straight right.
Vazzappo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handicks.
Handicks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Some wild striking there from Vazzappo.
Nice defenses there by Vazzappo.
Good work by Handicks as he checks the leg kick.
Handicks takes one on the button.
Johny Handicks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Handicks lands with a hook. Vazzappo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vazzappo tries to bum rush Handicks with a series of wild strikes but Handicks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Handicks takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vazzappo throws a nice looking combination but Handicks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vazzappo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handicks.
Handicks looks to throw the jab but Vazzappo is out of range.
Vazzappo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Handicks was well out of range. Poor timing from Vazzappo.
Vazzappo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Handicks.
Handicks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vazzappo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Handicks back to the cage. Vazzappo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vazzappo misses with an uppercut.
Handicks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vazzappo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Handicks misses with a straight right.
Handicks blocks a jab.
Handicks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vazzappo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Handicks misses with a left hand
and Vazzappo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vazzappo slips under a jab from Handicks.
Vazzappo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.
The fighters circling - Handicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vazzappo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Handicks checks it well.
Handicks lands with a hook. Vazzappo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vazzappo blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Vazzappo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Vazzappo.
Handicks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tony Vazzappo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Vazzappo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Handicks.
Vazzappo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circle momentarily. Handicks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vazzappo ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.
Handicks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Handicks cracks Vazzappo with an open hand slap.
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!
Vazzappo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vazzappo misses with a combination
and Handicks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Handicks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vazzappo.
It seemed like Handicks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vazzappo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Vazzappo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Handicks 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Handicks!
In his post fight interview, Johny Handicks started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: KOM Welterweight Semi Finals
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Vazzappo throws a combination that misses
enabling Handicks to counter with a crisp jab.
Johny Handicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Vazzappo is predictable there
and Handicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Handicks jabs Vazzappo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Vazzappo. Those never looked like landing.
A big left from Vazzappo misses.
A punch lands to the side of Vazzappo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Handicks lands a jab to the nose.
Handicks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Handicks lands with a straight right. Vazzappo didn't see that one coming.#KD#
Vazzappo lands a left and a right that send Handicks crashing to the mat, dazed. Vazzappo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vazzappo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vazzappo throws a push kick but Handicks slaps the foot to one side.
Handicks lands a slapping body shot.
Vazzappo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Handicks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Handicks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Handicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Handicks thuds his right hand into Vazzappo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Handicks looks to land a combination but Vazzappo avoids it well.
Handicks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vazzappo ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.
Vazzappo throwing a counter right hand but Handicks manages to avoid it.
Vazzappo misses with a body shot.
Handicks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vazzappo defending well as Handicks loads up on a big left hand.
Vazzappo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Handicks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big right from Handicks misses.
Handicks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vazzappo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vazzappo throws a big counter combination but Handicks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Handicks scores with a shot to the body.
Handicks is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vazzappo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vazzappo misses with a double jab
letting Handicks counter with a right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Handicks has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Handicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vazzappo.
Handicks throws an overhand right that lands on Vazzappo's shoulder, as Vazzappo tries to avoid the shot.
Vazzappo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Handicks. Beautiful body shot.
Vazzappo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Handicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vazzappo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Handicks misses with a looping right.
As Handicks looks to move away, Vazzappo throws a big counter combo but Handicks just gets out of the way.
Vazzappo misses with an uppercut
and Handicks counters with a straight right hand.
Vazzappo misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Handicks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Handicks throws a hook but Vazzappo blocks it.#T3#
Vazzappo moves out of range of the strikes.
Handicks lands with a good body shot.
Handicks ducks under a wild hook from Vazzappo.
Vazzappo swings for the body but Handicks moves out of range.
Handicks throws a lazy right hand but Vazzappo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Handicks throws a nice looking combination but Vazzappo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vazzappo throws a hook but Handicks avoids it easily.
Handicks unleashes a big counter combination but Vazzappo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Handicks connects with a nice looking jab.
Vazzappo tried to score with a low kick but Handicks checks it.
Jab, jab by Vazzappo - just one landing.
Handicks misses with a straight right.
Handicks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vazzappo.
Handicks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vazzappo counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Handicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Vazzappo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Handicks throws a shot from downtown. Vazzappo moves away and avoids it.
Vazzappo misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vazzappo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Handicks.
A big right from Handicks misses.
Vazzappo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vazzappo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vazzappo misses the body punch
and Handicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vazzappo slips under a jab from Handicks.
A counter left hand to the body from Vazzappo misses its target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Handicks moves out of range of the strikes.
Vazzappo fails to land with a series of punches.
Vazzappo misses with a shot to the body
and Handicks counters with a one-two to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Handicks 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#
Handicks misses with a wild combination.
Handicks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vazzappo manages to avoid it.
Handicks throws a hook but Vazzappo blocks it.
Handicks with a jab.
Handicks throws a poor cross that misses
and Vazzappo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vazzappo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As Vazzappo backs off Handicks throws a huge counter combo but Vazzappo manages to avoid it all.
Handicks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vazzappo counters with a stiff right hand.
Vazzappo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tony Vazzappo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Handicks misses.
Vazzappo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Handicks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Handicks.
Vazzappo needs to keep his hands up - Handicks had a free shot at his head there.
Vazzappo looks to land a combination but Handicks avoids it well. #T1#
Handicks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Handicks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vazzappo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vazzappo slips a jab from Handicks.
Vazzappo is looking to counter punch.
Handicks throws an overhand right that lands on Vazzappo's shoulder, as Vazzappo tries to avoid the shot.
Handicks 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.
Handicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Vazzappo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A jab from Vazzappo misses.
Vazzappo throws a nice looking combination but Handicks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Vazzappo backs off Handicks throws a huge counter combo but Vazzappo manages to avoid it all.
Handicks takes a swing at Vazzappo's ribcage but misses.
Vazzappo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vazzappo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Handicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Handicks throws a series of punches but Vazzappo moves out of range. #T2#
Vazzappo throws a series of punches but Handicks moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vazzappo throws a right and a left that Handicks avoids nicely.
Vazzappo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
It looked like Vazzappo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Handicks throws a right and a left that Vazzappo avoids nicely.
Handicks avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from Handicks.
Vazzappo misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Handicks! But no joy.
Vazzappo misses with a body kick.
Vazzappo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vazzappo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vazzappo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.#T3#
Handicks throws a right and a left that Vazzappo avoids nicely.
Nice shot lands for Vazzappo.
A telegraphed right hand from Handicks misses the target.
Handicks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vazzappo circles away quickly and effectively.
Vazzappo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vazzappo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Handicks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Handicks throws a shot to the body.
Vazzappo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vazzappo misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Vazzappo does no damage.
Handicks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Vazzappo moves out of range as Handicks strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Vazzappo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vazzappo throws a series of punches but Handicks avoids them all with ease.
Handicks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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!
Handicks throws a lazy uppercut
and Vazzappo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Handicks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vazzappo connects with a high kick.
Vazzappo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vazzappo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Handicks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vazzappo misses with a right hand
and Handicks counters with a stiff right hand.
Handicks lands a nice shot to the body.
Handicks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Handicks misses with an uppercut.
Vazzappo 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 low kick lands for Vazzappo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johny Handicks 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#
Vazzappo moves out of range of the strikes.
Vazzappo slips a jab and a cross from Handicks.
Vazzappo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handicks.
A slow jab from Handicks misses its intended target.
No joy there for Vazzappo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vazzappo moves out of range of the strikes.
Vazzappo ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.
A big right from Handicks misses.
Vazzappo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazzappo misses the jab.
Vazzappo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Handicks throws out the jab.
Vazzappo ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.#T1#
Handicks blocks a head kick by Vazzappo.
Handicks lands a head shot.
Handicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Handicks misses with a wild combination.
Handicks misses the jab.
A low kick from Vazzappo misses
and Handicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from Handicks misses.
Handicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vazzappo.
Handicks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vazzappo on the side of the head.
Handicks throws a jab when Vazzappo was well out of range.
Vazzappo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johny Handicks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Vazzappo. Those never looked like landing.
Vazzappo ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.
Vazzappo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Handicks misses with a hook
letting Vazzappo counter with a right hand.
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!
Handicks defending well as Vazzappo loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Vazzappo misses its intended target.
Handicks throws a series of punches but Vazzappo moves out of range.
Vazzappo lands a nice shot that snaps Handicks's head back.
Handicks dodges the punch combination from Vazzappo.
A little jabbing left from Handicks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Handicks throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Vazzappo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vazzappo throws a leg kick but Handicks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Handicks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Handicks lands a jab to the head.
Handicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vazzappo.
Handicks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vazzappo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vazzappo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
As Handicks backs away, Vazzappo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vazzappo scores with a leg kick.
Vazzappo looks to throw the jab but Handicks is out of range.
Vazzappo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Vazzappo misses the target.
Handicks throws a hook to the side of Vazzappo's head but Vazzappo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vazzappo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Handicks.
Tony Vazzappo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Vazzappo swings widly with a right hand
and Handicks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vazzappo thinking.
Handicks blocks a low kick nicely.
Handicks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vazzappo.
Vazzappo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Handicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vazzappo throws a big counter combination but Handicks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Handicks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vazzappo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
Handicks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vazzappo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handicks.
Vazzappo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Handicks cracks Vazzappo with an open hand slap.
Vazzappo ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.
Handicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vazzappo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Handicks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Handicks 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Handicks!
Johny Handicks 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: MMMA Kings of Madness 11(WW)
Date: Mar 07, 2021

#R1#
Handicks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Handicks misses with an uppercut
and Ahonen counters with a straight right hand.
Ahonen lands the left hand.
Ahonen throws a series of punches but Handicks avoids them all with ease.
Handicks unleashes a big counter combination but Ahonen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Handicks throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahonen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Handicks throws a right and a left that Ahonen avoids nicely.
Handicks misses with a straight right.
Good shot there by Ahonen.
Ahonen swings widly with a right hand
and Handicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Handicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Handicks misses.
Handicks moves out of range of the body kick.
Handicks avoids the body shot from Ahonen.
Handicks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Handicks misses with a straight right.
Ahonen jabs at Handicks's body.#T1#
Ahonen throws a shot from downtown. Handicks moves away and avoids it.
Ahonen misses with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ahonen.
Nice uppercut there from Ahonen.
Ahonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
Ahonen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ahonen misses with a hook.
Handicks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ahonen momentarily.
Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handicks.
Handicks throws an overhand right that lands on Ahonen's shoulder, as Ahonen tries to avoid the shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Handicks has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ahonen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ahonen scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ahonen.#TD#
Ahonen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Handicks tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ahonen is in Handicks's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handicks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Ahonen is controlling Handicks's trapped leg to prevent Handicks from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Ahonen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Handicks pulls his head out easily.
Handicks tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ahonen controls his leg.
Ahonen gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Ahonen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Handicks defends it easily.
Ahonen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Handicks manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3#
Ahonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Handicks has wrist control.
Handicks wants to sweep here but Ahonen controlling him for the moment.
Ahonen postures up.
Ahonen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahonen wants to control from the top but Handicks keeps moving.
Handicks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Handicks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Handicks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ahonen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ahonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Ahonen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Handicks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ahonen preventing the sweep.
Handicks pulls Ahonen in close to his closed guard and prevents Ahonen from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Ahonen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Handicks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ahonen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Handicks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Handicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahonen moves away.
Handicks throws a shot from downtown. Ahonen moves away and avoids it.
Handicks swings widly with a right hand
and Ahonen counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Ahonen misses.
Manu Ahonen is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ahonen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ahonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Handicks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ahonen moves away from the strike by Handicks.
Handicks misses with a straight right. #T1#
Ahonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Ahonen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ahonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ahonen works Handicks's body with a nice hook.
Johny Handicks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Handicks misses the target.
Ahonen takes one to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Ahonen misses.
Ahonen misses with a right hand
letting Handicks counter with a right hand.
Handicks misses with a body shot.
Handicks missing with a left hand there. Ahonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Handicks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ahonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Ahonen shoots in for a takedown but Handicks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Handicks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahonen throws a head kick but Handicks moves out of range.
Ahonen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Handicks misses with a straight left.
As Handicks looks to move away, Ahonen throws a big counter combo but Handicks just gets out of the way.
Ahonen slips a straight right by Handicks.
Handicks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Handicks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Handicks misses with a hook. Ahonen ducked under it nicely.
Handicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahonen.
Ahonen swings for the body but Handicks moves out of range.
Ahonen slips a jab from Handicks.
Sloppy strikes from Ahonen. Those never looked like landing.
Ahonen throws a hook but Handicks blocks it.#T3#
Handicks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ahonen.
Ahonen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ahonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Handicks throws the left hand but Ahonen avoids the punch easily.
Handicks 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.
Handicks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahonen throws a head kick that Handicks semi-blocks.
Handicks works the jab nicely.
Ahonen misses with a takedown attempt
and Handicks counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manu Ahonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Handicks thuds a left hand into Ahonen's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Handicks moves away from the strike by Ahonen.
Handicks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ahonen's hands.
Handicks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ahonen on the side of the head. #T4#
A cross from Ahonen lands.
Handicks throws out a powerful jab.
Handicks looks to land a left hand but Ahonen moved out of range nicely.
Ahonen moves out of range as Handicks strikes.
Handicks scores with a jab to the jaw.
Handicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahonen fails to land with a series of punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Handicks scores with a four punch combination!
Ahonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Handicks throws out the jab.
Ahonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Handicks is just out of range.
Ahonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ahonen misses with a takedown attempt
and Handicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Handicks scores with a sloppy right hand. Ahonen should have avoided that one. #ROC2#Ahonen is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Handicks drops Ahonen with a straight right hand, right on the button! Handicks follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Handicks!
A less than humble Johny Handicks misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: MMMA Kings of Madness 5 (WW)
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1#
Vonshredder swings widly with a right hand
letting Handicks counter with a right hand.
Handicks scores with a hook to the body. Vonshredder takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Handicks does it's job there.
Vonshredder misses with a combination
and Handicks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Handicks looks to land a right hand but Vonshredder moved out of range.
Handicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vonshredder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Handicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Handicks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Handicks misses with a hook
and Vonshredder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vonshredder has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Handicks finds it's way round the side to connect with Vonshredder's head.
Handicks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vonshredder dodges the punch combination from Handicks.
A big left from Handicks misses.
Vonshredder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vonshredder gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A swing and a miss from Handicks.
Vonshredder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Handicks connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Vonshredder slips a straight right by Handicks.
Vonshredder misses with a right hand
and Handicks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Handicks misses with an uppercut. Vonshredder saw that one coming.
Vonshredder throws an off balance right hand
and Handicks counters with a stiff right hand.
Handicks throws an overhand right that lands on Vonshredder's shoulder, as Vonshredder tries to avoid the shot.
Handicks 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.
The fighters circling - Vonshredder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Handicks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Handicks scores with a hook.
Vonshredder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Handicks counters with a stiff right hand.
Vonshredder throws out a loose jab but Handicks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Handicks misses with a looping right.
Handicks is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vonshredder had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Handicks connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vonshredder misses with a hook.
Vonshredder moves in looking to clinch but Handicks pushes him off.
A slow jab from Handicks misses its intended target.
Vonshredder throws an overhand right that lands on Handicks's shoulder, as Handicks tries to avoid the shot.
Handicks moves forwards but Vonshredder connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Handicks 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Vonshredder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Handicks.
Handicks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vonshredder falls off balance throwing a combination
and Handicks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vonshredder moves out of range as Handicks strikes.
Handicks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vonshredder misses with a hook. Handicks ducked under it nicely.
Handicks has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Vonshredder throws out a loose jab but Handicks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pete Vonshredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Vonshredder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vonshredder throws a poor cross that misses
and Handicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vonshredder takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big right from Vonshredder misses.
Handicks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Vonshredder has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Handicks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vonshredder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
Vonshredder misses with a lunging right hand
and Handicks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vonshredder thinking.
Vonshredder shoots in and drives through. Handicks sprawls well.
A slow jab from Vonshredder misses its intended target. #T3#
Vonshredder fails with a takedown attempt.
Vonshredder slips a straight right by Handicks.
Vonshredder takes one on the button.
Vonshredder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Handicks.
Vonshredder looks to land a left hand but Handicks moved out of range nicely.
Handicks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Vonshredder scores with a four punch combination!
Handicks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vonshredder's head backwards.
Handicks misses with a straight left.
Vonshredder tries to clinch but Handicks moves away
and Handicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Handicks catches Vonshredder with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC2#Vonshredder is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handicks drops Vonshredder with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Vonshredder! Handicks dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Handicks!
In his post fight interview, Johny Handicks started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: FARTMMA 125
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Tantor moves into the clinch successfully.
Tantor lands a body punch.
Handicks with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Handicks blocking some punches.
Tantor misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tantor tries to work over Handicks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tantor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tantor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Handicks slows down the pace here.
Tantor throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Tantor.
Handicks dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tantor pushes Handicks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handicks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tantor.
Tantor dodges an elbow strike from Handicks.
A shot in the inside from Tantor.
Tantor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Handicks's elbow.
Tantor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Handicks backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tantor.
We've been informed that Handicks 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.#T1#
Tantor misses with a body punch.
Handicks prevents a body shot from Tantor.
Tantor throws a head punch that misses.
Tantor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Handicks backwards.
Handicks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tantor blocks it with crossed arms.
Handicks landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tantor managing to block the knees to the body from Handicks.
Handicks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Handicks blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Tantor fails to land.
Tantor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tantor.
Handicks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tantor.
Tantor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tantor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tantor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tantor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Handicks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tantor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Handicks unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Handicks goes for a takedown attempt but Tantor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tantor slips a jab from Handicks.
Handicks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tantor. Tantor obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handicks misses with a wild body shot.
Handicks loads up on a big right hand but Tantor slips the punch.
Handicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tantor punishes Handicks's body with a nice straight punch.
Tantor scores with a hook to the body. Handicks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tantor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handicks moves away.
A slow jab from Handicks misses its intended target.
Tantor scores with a decent looking hook.
Maki Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tantor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tantor lunges at Handicks with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Handicks's hand.
Tantor connects with a high kick.
Nice defenses there by Handicks.#T3#
Tantor takes a swing at Handicks's ribcage but misses.
Handicks throws a big counter head kick but Tantor avoids it with no problem.
Tantor blocks a jab.
Tantor works over Handicks's head and body with a nice combination.
Tantor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice combination there by Tantor.
Handicks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
Handicks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Handicks lands with an uppercut that bounces Tantor off the cage and back into range.
Tantor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Handicks manages to avoid it.
Tantor jabs at Handicks's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tantor misses with an uppercut
and Handicks counters with a straight right hand.
Tantor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tantor cracks Handicks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tantor is looking to wear down Handicks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Handicks avoids the head kick by Tantor.
Handicks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Tantor thows a leg kick but Handicks checks it
and Handicks counters with a straight right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tantor. Handicks shrugs it off though.
Handicks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tantor tries a low kick but Handicks avoids it.
Handicks cracks Tantor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Tantor clinches with his opponent.
Tantor misses with a punch to the body.
Handicks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tantor.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tantor.
Tantor can't find room to land a body shot as Handicks controls the action.
Tantor misses with a body punch.
Handicks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tantor avoids it.
Handicks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor managing to block the knees to the body from Handicks.
Handicks swings wildly with an uppercut but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Tantor 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#
Tantor lands a body shot.
Tantor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tantor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Handicks can do to turn this around?
Handicks throws a shot from downtown. Tantor moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Handicks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tantor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Handicks.
Tantor feinted with a counter takedown.
Tantor misses with a double jab
and Handicks counters with a nice uppercut.
Maki Tantor is winning the standup battle so far.
Handicks looks to land a left hand but Tantor moved out of range nicely.
Handicks misses with a hook.
Handicks misses with a two punch combination.
Handicks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tantor is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Handicks's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Handicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tantor tried to counter with a leg kick but Handicks avoided it.
Tantor cracks a nice hook into Handicks's ribs.
Handicks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Tantor.
Handicks walks into a straight right hand from Tantor.
Handicks throws a looping overhand right but Tantor ducks down to avoid it. #T1##CL#
Tantor has Handicks up against the cage in a clinch.
Tantor works on Handicks's body with a couple of short punches.
Handicks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tantor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tantor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Tantor.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good body shot from Tantor.
Handicks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tantor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tantor lands a body shot.
Handicks is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Tantor.
Handicks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Still in the clinch, Tantor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tantor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Handicks's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Handicks throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Tantor lands a left hand.
Tantor misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Tantor as the two fighters clinch.
Maki Tantor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tantor can't find room to land a body shot as Handicks controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor is working Handicks over against the cage.
Tantor presses Handicks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tantor lands with a left to the head.
Handicks blocks an uppercut.
Tantor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Handicks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Tantor as the two fighters clinch.
Tantor lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Tantor.
Tantor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tantor scores with a shot to the side of Handicks's head.
Tantor presses Handicks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tantor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Handicks backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tantor. #T3#
Handicks blocks a body shot from Tantor.
Tantor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tantor misses with the head strike.
Handicks takes a shot to the head.
Tantor lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Tantor.
Tantor lands a nice shot to the body.
Tantor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Handicks prevents a body shot from Tantor.
Tantor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tantor lands with a right to the head.
Tantor pushes Handicks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tantor lands a hook that snaps the head of Handicks backwards.
Tantor cracks Handicks with a nice body shot.
Tantor lands a nice uppercut.
Handicks blocks a body shot from Tantor.
Tantor scores with a hook to the body.
Tantor goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Handicks working aggressively here.
Handicks working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tantor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tantor blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tantor.
Tantor scores with a shot to the side of Handicks's head.
Handicks stalling in the clinch but Tantor improves position.
Tantor misses with the head strike.
Handicks avoiding damage.
Tantor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tantor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Handicks backwards.
Tantor misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor struggles to land a body shot inside as Handicks controls his hands.
Handicks blocks a body shot from Tantor.
Nice body punch from Tantor.
Tantor lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Tantor.
Handicks blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Tantor dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Handicks throws a head kick that misses.
Handicks 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.
Tantor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tantor lands a nice looking body kick.
Tantor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Handicks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tantor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Handicks momentarily.
Handicks walks into a left hand. #CL#
Tantor darts in and clinches Handicks up against the cage.
Tantor lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Handicks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting on Handicks's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Tantor misses with a body punch.
Tantor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tantor tries a body shot but Handicks blocks it.
Tantor tries a body shot but Handicks blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tantor as Handicks tries to tie him up.
Tantor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Handicks's elbow. #T1#
Tantor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Handicks.
Handicks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Handicks blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Handicks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tantor's brow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tantor.
Tantor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Handicks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tantor managing to block the knees to the body from Handicks.
Tantor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Tantor fails to land.
Tantor lands an uppercut.
Tantor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Handicks's elbow.
Tantor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Handicks.
Tantor scores with a hook to the body.
Tantor lands a body shot.
Tantor throws a punch but it's blocked by Handicks.
Tantor working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#Handicks is rocked!
Tantor lands a shoulder strike.
Handicks is still on wobbly legs! Can Tantor finish him?#T2#
Tantor tries a body shot but Handicks blocks it.
Handicks blocks a body shot from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Handicks seems to have recovered his senses.
Handicks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tantor blocks it with crossed arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tantor tries to throw a body punch but Handicks avoids it by throwing Tantor back against the cage.
Tantor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tantor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Handicks's elbow.
Tantor misses with a punch to the body.
Handicks is looking to control Tantor's arms but Tantor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Handicks has his back to the cage.
A short left from Tantor.
Tantor swings wildly with an uppercut but Handicks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor works on Handicks's body with a couple of short punches.
Tantor lands with a short shot to the head.
Tantor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Handicks's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Tantor fails to land.
Handicks prevents a body shot from Tantor.
Tantor gets through Handicks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tantor tries to throw a body punch but Handicks avoids it by throwing Tantor back against the cage.
Tantor lands with a short shot to the head.
Handicks blocks a body shot from Tantor.
Tantor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Handicks backwards.
Still in the clinch, Tantor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tantor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Handicks slowing the pace effectively.
Tantor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tantor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Handicks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Handicks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Handicks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tantor managing to block the knees to the body from Handicks.
Tantor lands with a right to the head.
Handicks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tantor is defending well for now.#T4#
Handicks blocks a body shot from Tantor.
Handicks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tantor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tantor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tantor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tantor throws a punch but it's blocked by Handicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tantor lands a nice uppercut.
Tantor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tantor digs a right hand underneath Handicks's ribcage. Handicks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tantor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Handicks trying to stall but Tantor improves his position.
Johny Handicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tantor lands with a left to the head.
Handicks working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Tantor.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tantor.
Tantor digs a right hand into Handicks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Handicks's gas tank.
Tantor has a couple of punches blocked by Handicks.
Tantor misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maki Tantor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tantor 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maki Tantor!

Event: FARTMMA 118
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draven throws a shot from downtown. Handicks moves away and avoids it.
Draven 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.
Handicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Draven.
Handicks moves out of range as Draven strikes.
Handicks throwing a counter right hand but Draven manages to avoid it.
Draven throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Handicks on the side of the head.
Handicks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by Draven - just one landing.
A big right from Draven misses.
A big left from Handicks misses.
Handicks with a hook.
Draven pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Draven throws a right hand that misses
and Handicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot by Draven.
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!
Draven misses with an uppercut
and Handicks counters with a nice uppercut.
Draven bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Draven getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#Handicks is rocked!
Handicks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh Handicks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Draven misses with a looping left.
Draven throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Draven 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.
Handicks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Draven throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Handicks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Draven fails to land with a series of punches.
Handicks seems to have got his legs back now.
Handicks throws a hook to the side of Draven's head but Draven sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice uppercut lands for Draven. That snapped Handicks's head back.
Handicks defending well as Draven loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Handicks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Draven moves out of range as Handicks strikes.
Draven misses with an uppercut. Handicks saw that one coming.
Handicks throwing a counter right hand but Draven manages to avoid it.
Draven scores with a nice strike.
Handicks moves away from the strike by Draven.
Handicks swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Draven throws a combination that misses
and Handicks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Handicks misses.
Handicks throws a nice looking combination but Draven bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Draven rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Draven takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Draven drops Handicks with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Handicks looks back up at him and smiles so Draven waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Handicks is holding his hands too far apart here. Draven throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Handicks is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Draven!

Event: F 110: LHW GP Semis
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voronov 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. #CUT2#It looks like Johny Handicks has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Voronov.
Voronov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Handicks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Voronov misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Handicks misses the target.
Voronov tries to clinch but Handicks moves away
and Handicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Voronov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Handicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Voronov.
Voronov throws an off balance right hand
and Handicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Voronov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Handicks.
A jab lands there for Handicks.
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!
Voronov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Handicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Handicks throws a right hand that misses
and Voronov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Voronov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Handicks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Handicks misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Voronov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Voronov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Voronov has Handicks pressed against the cage, preventing Handicks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Handicks misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Voronov.
Handicks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Handicks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Handicks has Voronov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Voronov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Handicks just leaning against Voronov, taking a breather.
Voronov throws an elbow but it misses.
Voronov misses with a punch to the body.
Handicks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Handicks working aggressively here.
We've been hearing reports that Handicks has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Handicks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Voronov has a couple of punches blocked by Handicks.
Voronov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Voronov. #T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Voronov.
Voronov cracks Handicks with a nice body shot.
Handicks is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Voronov.
Voronov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Handicks backwards.
Voronov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Handicks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handicks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Voronov lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Voronov.
A left hand lands to the body for Voronov.
Voronov lands an elbow inside that Handicks shrugs off.
Handicks swings wildly with an uppercut but Voronov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Voronov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Voronov.
Voronov struggles to land a body shot inside as Handicks controls his hands.
Voronov lands a nice uppercut.
Voronov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Voronov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Voronov can't find room to land a body shot as Handicks controls the action. #T3#
Voronov struggles to land a body shot inside as Handicks controls his hands.
Voronov tries a body shot but Handicks blocks it.
Voronov presses Handicks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Voronov pushes Handicks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Voronov works on Handicks's body with a couple of short punches.
Voronov misses with a punch to the body.
Voronov lands a nice shot to the body.
Voronov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Voronov tries a body shot but Handicks blocks it.
Voronov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Voronov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Voronov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Handicks backwards.
Voronov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Voronov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Voronov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Voronov lands with a right to the head.
Voronov lands an elbow inside.
A short left from Voronov. #T4#
Voronov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Handicks's elbow.
Voronov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Handicks backwards. #ROC2#Handicks is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Voronov - that landed with a thud.
Oh Handicks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Handicks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Voronov.
Voronov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Handicks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Voronov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Voronov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Voronov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Voronov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Voronov tries to work over Handicks'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.
Voronov lands a body shot.
Voronov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Voronov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Handicks wants to get back to striking at distance but Voronov won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Voronov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johny Handicks'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##CL2#
Voronov clinches up with Handicks and pushes him back against the cage.
Handicks seems to have got his legs back now.
Voronov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Handickss head.
Voronov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Handickss head.
Handicks prevents a body shot from Voronov.
Handicks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Handicks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yuri Voronov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Voronov lands an elbow inside that Handicks shrugs off.
Voronov prevents a body shot from Handicks.
A shot in the inside from Voronov. #TD#
Handicks lands a takedown into guard.
Voronov wants to stand and escape but Handicks is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Voronov kicks Handicks off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voronov misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Handicks misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Handicks misses the target.
Voronov slips under a jab from Handicks.
Voronov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Voronov moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Voronov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Voronov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Voronov struggles to land a body shot inside as Handicks controls his hands.
Handicks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Handicks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Voronov.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Voronov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Handicks blocks a body shot from Voronov.
Handicks taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Voronov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Voronov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Handicks is looking to control Voronov's arms but Voronov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Handicks has his back to the cage.
Handicks tries to work over Voronov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Voronov is working Handicks over against the cage.
Voronov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Voronov lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Voronov works on Handicks's body with a couple of short punches.
Voronov has Handicks pressed against the cage. He pushes Handicks back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Voronov throws a beautiful elbow that sends Handicks crashing to the floor! Voronov piles on the pressure with more strikes! Handicks is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Voronov!
Yuri Voronov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: FARTMMA 99
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avatar fails to land with a series of punches.
Handicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Avatar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Handicks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avatar.
Handicks slips a straight right by Avatar.
Avatar throws a big shot that misses.
A good leg kick by Avatar.
Handicks misses with the combination.
Handicks misses with a body shot
and Avatar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Handicks takes one to the side of the head.

Handicks rushes Avatar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Avatar has a couple of punches blocked by Handicks.
Handicks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avatar's elbow.
Nice body punch from Avatar - that landed with a thud.
Handicks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Handicks misses with a punch to the body.
Handicks misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Avatar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Avatar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Handicks.
We've been informed that Handicks 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.
Handicks looks to land a left hand but Avatar moved out of range nicely.
Handicks misses with a right hand
and Avatar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Handicks checks a low kick from Avatar.
Avatar misses with the combination.
Handicks throws out a counter right but Avatar avoids it with no problem.
Avatar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Avatar lets loose with a powerful body kick. Handicks will feel that in the morning.
Avatar throws a solid leg kick but Handicks takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Avatar.
Avatar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Avatar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Avatar misses with a hook
letting Handicks counter with a right hand.
Avatar cracks the inside of Handicks's front leg.
A chopping leg kick lands by Avatar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handicks misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avatar cracks Handicks with an open hand slap.
Handicks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Handicks takes the fight into the clinch.
Avatar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Handicks is trying to stall.
Avatar throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Handicks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Avatar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Handicks looks to land a left hand but Avatar moved out of range nicely.
Avatar throws a leg kick but Handicks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Avatar connects with a looping right hand.
Handicks misses with a right hand
and Avatar counters with a nice kick to the body.
Avatar throws a nice head kick!

Handicks is rocked!
Handicks throws a jab when Avatar was well out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Avatar misses the target.
Handicks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Avatar misses with a lunging right hand
letting Handicks counter with a right hand.
Avatar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Handicks misses with a shot to the body
letting Avatar counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Avatar.
Handicks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Handicks unleashes a big counter combination but Avatar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Handicks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Avatar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Avatar moves out of range of the strikes.
Handicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Avatar.
Avatar sizes up Handicks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Avatar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Avatar 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 Handicks has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Handicks and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Handicks scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Handicks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Avatar.
A little jabbing left from Handicks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Handicks throws a body punch but Avatar moves out of range.
Avatar lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avatar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Avatar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Handicks.
Handicks misses with a combination
and Avatar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Avatar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Handicks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Handicks misses with a series of wild punches.
Avatar misses with a series of wild punches.
Handicks is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Avatar with a body shot.
Avatar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.
Avatar needs to keep his hands up - Handicks had a free shot at his head there.
Avatar scores with a leg kick.
Avatar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Avatar looks to land a body kick but Handicks moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Battle Avatar 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.

Handicks needs to keep his hands up - Avatar had a free shot at his head there.
Handicks slips a straight right by Avatar.
Handicks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Handicks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Avatar.
Handicks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Handicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Avatar misses the target.
Nice body kick from Avatar.
Avatar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Handicks.
Handicks takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Avatar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Handicks can do to turn this around?
A chopping leg kick lands by Avatar.
Handicks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Avatar.
We've been told by Avatar's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Battle Avatar is winning the standup battle so far.
Avatar cracks Handicks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Handicks missing with a left hand there. Avatar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Handicks 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.
Handicks throws a lazy uppercut
and Avatar counters with a thumping low kick.
Avatar throws a hook but Handicks blocks it.
Avatar misses with an uppercut
and Handicks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avatar throws a head kick that misses.
Handicks misses with a looping left.
Avatar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Handicks.
Battle Avatar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handicks misses with a hook. Avatar ducked under it nicely.
Avatar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Handicks walks into a jab.
A big right from Handicks misses.
Nice shot by Handicks.
Handicks misses with a looping right.
Avatar misses with a hook. Handicks ducked under it nicely.
Handicks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Handicks takes a kick to the side of the head.
Handicks is still on wobbly legs! Can Avatar finish him?
Handicks throws a series of punches but Avatar moves out of range.
Avatar throws a shot from downtown. Handicks moves away and avoids it.
Handicks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Handicks seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avatar throws a hook to the side of Handicks's head but Handicks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Handicks throws an overhand right that lands on Avatar's shoulder, as Avatar tries to avoid the 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!
Avatar staying out of range there.
Handicks misses with a wild combination.
Avatar throwing a counter right hand but Handicks manages to avoid it.
Avatar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Handicks's calf.
Avatar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Handicks throws out a loose jab but Avatar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avatar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Avatar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Handicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Avatar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Avatar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handicks missing with a left hand there. Avatar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Avatar.
Handicks slips a jab from Avatar.
Avatar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Handicks checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Handicks throws a shot from downtown. Avatar moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Handicks misses the target.
Handicks avoids the body shot from Avatar.
Handicks misses with a hook
and Avatar counters with a nice uppercut.
Handicks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Avatar counters with a stiff right hand.
Handicks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Avatar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Handicks misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Handicks misses its intended target.
Handicks cracks Avatar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Avatar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Avatar catches Handicks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handicks misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut lands for Handicks. That snapped Avatar's head back.
Avatar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Avatar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Handicks looks to land a right hand but Avatar moved out of range.
Avatar misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Handicks to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Avatar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Avatar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Handicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Handicks checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Handicks misses.
Handicks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Avatar. Avatar obviously looking to wear him down.
Avatar connects with a leg kick. Handicks looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Avatar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Avatar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Handicks manages to avoid it.
Avatar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Handicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Battle Avatar dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A combination from Handicks does no damage.
Avatar connects with a body shot.
Handicks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Avatar counters with a three punch combo that has Handicks backing up. Handicks nods at Avatar to acknowledge the strikes.
Handicks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Avatar finds it's way round the side to connect with Handicks's head.
Avatar throws a good cross that connects.
Avatar throws a poor cross that misses
and Avatar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Avatar misses with a double jab.
Handicks stuns Avatar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Handicks misses with a hook.
Avatar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avatar throws a leg kick
and Handicks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Avatar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Handicks.
Handicks now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Handicks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Avatar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Handicks misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Handicks needs to keep his hands up - Avatar had a free shot at his head there.
Avatar moves out of range of the strikes.
Avatar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Handicks manages to avoid it.
Handicks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Avatar clobbers Handicks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice defenses there by Handicks.
Avatar thows a leg kick but Handicks checks it
and Handicks counters with a nice uppercut.
Handicks throws a lazy right hand but Avatar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Handicks looks to land a right hand but Avatar moved out of range.
Avatar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Handicks was well out of range. Poor timing from Avatar.
A left lands for Avatar.
Handicks dodges the punch combination from Avatar.
Avatar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Avatar slips under a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avatar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Handicks misses.
Handicks throws a right and a left that Avatar avoids nicely.
Avatar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avatar lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avatar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Avatar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avatar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Avatar slips a straight right by Handicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Avatar misses the target.
A jab from Avatar finds it's way through Handicks's defenses.
Handicks misses with a body shot.
Avatar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Handicks has time to react.
Handicks throws an overhand right that lands on Avatar's shoulder, as Avatar tries to avoid the shot.
Avatar throws a nice looking combination but Handicks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Handicks throws a looping overhand right but Avatar ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Handicks misses.
Avatar misses with a head kick.
Handicks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Avatar doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch combination from Handicks misses.
Handicks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Avatar.
Avatar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut there from Avatar.
Handicks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Handicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Avatar is just out of range.
Handicks throws the left hand but Avatar avoids the punch easily.
Handicks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Handicks misses with a looping right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Avatar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handicks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Avatar.
Avatar tries to score with a low kick but Handicks moves his leg out of the way.
A low kick from Avatar misses
and Handicks counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avatar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Handicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Avatar throws a combination that misses
and Handicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick from Avatar lands but Handicks takes it in his stride.
Handicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Avatar.
Avatar motions for Handicks to come forward. Avatar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Handicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Avatar slips a straight right by Handicks.
Handicks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Handicks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johny Handicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Handicks misses with a straight left.
Handicks throws a jab when Avatar was well out of range.
Avatar sizes up Handicks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Battle Avatar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Avatar, 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Battle Avatar!
Battle Avatar 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: FARTMMA 93
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Handicks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Handicks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Handicks connects with a right hand. Draven shakes it off.
Handicks lands a lovely overhand right.#KD2#
Draven lands a big right hand that sends Handicks crashing to the mat! Draven stays standing though and waves Handicks back to his feet!#ROC2#
Handicks is rocked!
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!
Handicks misses the jab.
Oh Handicks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've been informed that Draven 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.
Handicks goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Handicks seems to have got his legs back now.
Jab, jab by Handicks - just one landing.
Draven lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Draven drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Handicks right on the button. Handicks goes down! Draven follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Draven gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Draven!

Event: FARTMMA 86
Date: Feb 28, 2020

#R1#
Vazzappo slips a straight right by Handicks.
It looked like Vazzappo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd cheers as Handicks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vazzappo doesn't seem phased though.
Vazzappo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Handicks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
No joy there for Vazzappo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vazzappo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vazzappo slips a jab from Handicks.
We've been told by Vazzappo's head coaches at The Forge that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fighters circling - Handicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice combination there by Vazzappo.
Handicks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vazzappo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vazzappo. Handicks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Handicks moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vazzappo misses with a low kick as Handicks jumps back.
Vazzappo throws a leg kick
letting Handicks counter with a right hand.
Handicks avoids the body shot from Vazzappo. #T1#
Handicks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vazzappo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Handicks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Handicks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vazzappo at a distance.
Handicks connects with a nice looking jab.
Handicks misses with a few strikes there.
Handicks connects with a body shot.
Vazzappo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handicks.#CL2#
Handicks clinches up against the cage.
Vazzappo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Handicks backwards.
Vazzappo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Handicks misses with a punch on the inside.
Handicks stalling against the cage.
Handicks lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handicks stalling.
Handicks fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Vazzappo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vazzappo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Handicks has Vazzappo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vazzappo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Handicks can't find room to land a body shot as Vazzappo controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Handicks.
Handicks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vazzappo's efforts to push away.
Vazzappo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vazzappo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Handicks fails to land.
Handicks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Vazzappo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vazzappo ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.
Vazzappo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handicks.
Vazzappo throws a leg kick but Handicks checks it. #T3#
Vazzappo wants to land a leg kick but Handicks is out of range.
Vazzappo throws a combination that misses
and Handicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vazzappo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Handicks.
Vazzappo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tony Vazzappo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vazzappo misses with a left hand
and Handicks counters with a stiff right hand.
Handicks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vazzappo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Handicks counters with a nice uppercut.
Handicks misses with a body shot.
It looked like Vazzappo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vazzappo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handicks.
Handicks lands a nice hook to Vazzappo's body. Vazzappo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Vazzappo. Those never looked like landing.
Handicks doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vazzappo looks to land a combination but Handicks avoids it well.
Vazzappo misses with a jab to the body
and Handicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Handicks needs to keep his hands up - Vazzappo had a free shot at his head there.
Vazzappo just misses with a punch to the body.
Handicks throws out a counter right but Vazzappo avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Handicks tries to clinch but Vazzappo is having none of it.
Handicks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Handicks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vazzappo circles away quickly and effectively.
Vazzappo is looking to wear down Handicks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vazzappo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Handicks finds it's way round the side to connect with Vazzappo's head.
Handicks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vazzappo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Handickss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice uppercut there from Vazzappo.
Vazzappo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vazzappo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Handicks throws out the jab.
It looked like Vazzappo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vazzappo is looking to chop away at Handicks's legs.
Vazzappo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Handicks misses.
Handicks slips under a jab.
Handicks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vazzappo doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Handicks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Handicks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vazzappo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vazzappo throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Handicks to counter with a crisp jab.
Vazzappo misses with a double jab
and Vazzappo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Handicks looks to land a combination. Vazzappo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC2#
Vazzappo is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Handicks knocks Vazzappo out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johny Handicks!
Johny Handicks spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Skrap Fights 98
Date: Nov 08, 2019

#R1##TD#
Dramicanin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dramicanin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Handicks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dramicanin is working away from the top position though.
Handicks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Handicks keeping moving, preventing Dramicanin from controlling successfully.
Handicks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Handicks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Handicks controls Dramicanin momentarily but Dramicanin frees himself.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handicks is looking to stand up but Dramicanin isn't so interested in that idea.
Handicks is trying to control the position but Dramicanin postures up.
Handicks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dramicanin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Handicks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dramicanin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Handicks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dramicanin is one step ahead there. #T1#
Dramicanin trying to control but Handicks is working from the bottom.
Dramicanin 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.
Handicks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dramicanin wants to control from the top but Handicks keeps moving.
Dramicanin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Handicks is on top in guard. #REVB#
Handicks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Dramicanin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Handicks defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dramicanin is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Handicks tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Dramicanin has gone for a leg lock! Handicks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dramicanin's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Dramicanin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Handicks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dramicanin is tightening it up a little... Handicks has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Handicks reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Handicks taps out! Nice BJJ there by Dramicanin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dorde Dramicanin!
Dorde Dramicanin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Dark Knight Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

Event: Skrap Fights 88
Date: Oct 04, 2019

#R1#
Presley throws a head kick that Handicks semi-blocks.
Handicks throws a big shot that misses.
Presley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A nice inside leg kick there by Presley. That's going to slow Handicks down.
Presley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Handicks is able to avoid easily.
Presley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Presley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Handicks checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Presley moves away from the strike by Handicks.
Presley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handicks.#CL#
Presley moves into range and clinches up with Handicks.
Presley landing knees to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Presley fails to land.
Stalling in the clinch from Presley.
Presley blocking some punches.
Handicks wants a takedown but no success here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Handicks tries to work over Presley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Handicks tries to work over Presley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Presley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Presley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Handicks takes a shot to the head.
Presley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Handickss head.
Handicks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Presley misses with a knee to the head.
Presley lands a hook that snaps the head of Handicks backwards.
Presley stalls.
Presley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Handicks's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Presley as Handicks tries to tie him up.
Presley tries to land a knee to the head but Handicks blocks with his arms. #BC#
Presley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Handicks scores with a nice right hand.
Presley misses with a low kick as Handicks jumps back.#T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Handicks blocks the leg kick.
Handicks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Elvis Presley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Presley scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Handicks throws a leg kick but Presley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Presley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Handicks looks to land a left hand but Presley moved out of range nicely.
Handicks checks the leg kick nicely there.
Presley throws a poor cross that misses
and Handicks counters with a nice body shot.
Handicks throws a lazy right hand but Presley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Presley throws a front kick aimed at Handicks's knee but Handicks avoids it well.
Handicks looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Presley moves into range and clinches up with Handicks.
Presley with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Johny Handicks has been cut.
Presley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Presley fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Presley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Handicks misses with the head strike. #BC#
Presley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Presley moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Presley fails to land.
Handicks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Presley is trying to maintain a safe position but Handicks gets an underhook and turns Presley into the ropes.#BC#
Presley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Presley cracks the inside of Handicks's front leg.
Handicks blocks a head kick by Presley.
Handicks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Handicks misses with an uppercut
and Presley counters with a good low kick that Handicks was not able to check.
Handicks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Handicks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Elvis Presley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Handicks throws a series of punches but Presley avoids them all with ease.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Presley.
Presley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Presley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Presley digs a good hook to Handicks's body. #CL#
Presley closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Presley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A bone on bone clash there as Handicks blocks the leg kick. #CL#
Handicks tries to keep at a distance but Presley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Presley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Presley has a couple of punches blocked by Handicks.
A short body shot lands from Handicks as the two fighters clinch.
Presley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Handicks's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elvis Presley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johny Handicks's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Presley.
Presley throws a sloppy body shot
and Handicks counters with a nice uppercut.
Handicks blocks a low kick nicely.
Handicks checks a low kick from Presley.
Handicks checks a leg kick nicely.
Presley ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.
Handicks checks a low kick from Presley.
The crowd cheers as Handicks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Presley doesn't seem phased though.
Presley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Handicks blocks the leg kick.
Presley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Handicks can do to turn this around?
Handicks throws a shot from downtown. Presley moves away and avoids it.
Handicks looks to land a combination but Presley avoids it well.
Presley darts in trying to clinch
and Handicks counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
A jab from Handicks misses.
Handicks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Handicks with a poor takedown
and Presley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Presley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.
Presley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Presley throws a head kick that Handicks semi-blocks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Presley.
Handicks looks to land a left hand but Presley moved out of range nicely.
Handicks 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.
Presley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Presley throws a hook but Handicks avoids it easily.
Presley thumps Handicks with a low kick.
Handicks throws an overhand right that lands on Presley's shoulder, as Presley tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Presley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Handicks. That did some damage!
Handicks misses with a body shot.
Presley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
Presley feints and then cracks Handicks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Handicks down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Presley misses the body punch
and Handicks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Elvis Presley is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Presley. That snapped Handicks's head back.
Presley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big right from Handicks misses.
Presley throws a front kick aimed at Handicks's knee but Handicks avoids it well.
Handicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Presley.
Presley throws a leg kick
and Handicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Handicks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Presley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Handicks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Handicks, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Handicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Handicks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Presley throws out the jab.
Handicks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Handicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Presley was well out of range. Poor timing from Handicks.
Presley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Handicks. Those never looked like landing.
Handicks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Handicks misses with a left hand
and Presley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Handicks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Handicks checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Handicks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Presley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Presley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Handicks is out of range and Presley settles back down.
Presley walks into a straight right hand from Handicks.#T4#
Presley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Presley, right into the meat.
Handicks throws a big shot that misses.
Presley looks to land a combination but Handicks avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handicks 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.
Handicks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big left from Handicks misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Presley.
Presley throws out a leg kick but Handicks moves out of range and Presley only half commits.
And Handicks tries to counter it with a takedown but Presley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Handicks ducks under a wild hook from Presley.
Handicks looks to land a right hand but Presley moved out of range.
Presley slips under a jab.
Presley slips under a jab.
Presley throws a head kick that misses.
Handicks lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johny Handicks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Johny Handicks's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Handicks cracks Presley with an open hand slap.
Presley tries to clinch but Handicks is having none of it.
Handicks moves out of range of the body kick.
Handicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Handicks throws an overhand right that lands on Presley's shoulder, as Presley tries to avoid the shot.
Good leg kick by Presley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Presley wants to land a leg kick but Handicks is out of range.
Handicks checks the leg kick nicely there.
Handicks checks a leg kick nicely.
Good work by Handicks as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Presley.
Handicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Presley was well out of range. Poor timing from Handicks.
Handicks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Presley. That's going to slow Handicks down.
Presley lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Handicks loads up on a big right hand but Presley slips the punch.
Presley fires out a quick counter leg kick but Handicks just manages to avoid it.
Presley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Presley throws a leg kick
and Handicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Presley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Presley throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Presley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Handicks with a nice cross.
Presley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Presley is looking to slow Handicks down with leg kicks.
Presley throws a leg kick
and Handicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Presley moves into the clinch successfully.
A bit of stalling here from Handicks.
Handicks tries a body shot but Presley blocks it.
Handicks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Presley prevents it. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Presley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Presley just misses with a punch to the body.
Presley scoring well with a low kick there.
Presley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Handicks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Presley throws a front kick that sends Handicks stumbling back into the ropes.
Presley thows a leg kick but Handicks checks it
letting Handicks counter with a right hand.
Presley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Presley.
A leg kick checked by Handicks.
Handicks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Handicks lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Handicks misses the jab.
Presley cracks Handicks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Handicks has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Presley.
A slapping leg kick lands for Presley. #CL#
Presley has managed to clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Handicks.
Presley slowing the pace effectively.
Handicks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Presley pulls his leg out and moves away.
A slow jab from Handicks misses its intended target.
Presley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Handicks checks it well.
Presley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Handicks gets tackled into the ropes by Presley. Presley maintains the clinch.
Handicks is working for takedown but Presley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Elvis Presley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Handicks.#T4#
Presley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Handicks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Presley tries to throw a body punch but Handicks avoids it by throwing Presley back against the ropes. #BC#
Presley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A solid body kick from Presley.
Handicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Presley.
Johny Handicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Presley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big right from Handicks misses.
Elvis Presley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big right from Handicks misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Presley misses the target.
Presley throws a right hand that Handicks ducks under and follows up with a left that Handicks also avoids with ease.
Handicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Presley is just out of range.
Presley looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Handicks misses with the combination.
Handicks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Presley.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elvis Presley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Presley 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Elvis Presley!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Elvis Presley!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Elvis Presley!

Elvis Presley wins by unanimous decision!
Elvis Presley 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: Skrap Fights 81
Date: Sep 13, 2019

#R1##TD#
Sunruz looking to score a takedown here. Handicks is defending well but Sunruz drives through and ends up in Handicks's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Handicks holds on and takes a little breather.
Handicks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Handicks 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.
Handicks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Sunruz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Handicks has his hands on Sunruz's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunruz is looking to work some ground and pound but Handicks has wrist control.
Handicks 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.
Handicks working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Handicks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Handicks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sunruz.
Sunruz 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.
Handicks keeping moving, preventing Sunruz from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sunruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Handicks controlling Sunruz's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sunruz postures up in Handicks's guard and throws a big left but Handicks blocks it.
Sunruz trying to control but Handicks is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Handicks looking to score a takedown here. Sunruz is defending well but Handicks drives through and ends up in Sunruz's guard.#SUB#
Sunruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Handicks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sunruz holds on and takes a little breather.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Handicks working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Sunruz wants to sweep here but Handicks controlling him for the moment.
Sunruz wants to stand but Handicks is controlling the position.
Handicks wants to control from the top but Sunruz keeps moving.
Sunruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Sunruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Handicks is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sunruz is on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Sunruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sunruz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Handicks pulls Sunruz in close to prevent any damage.
Handicks looking to control.
Sunruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Handicks is retaining full guard.
Handicks trying to control the position.
Sunruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sunruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Handicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sunruz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Handicks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Handicks pulls Sunruz in close to his closed guard and prevents Sunruz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sunruz throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Handicks is on top in guard. #REVB#
Sunruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Handicks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sunruz keeping moving, preventing Handicks from controlling successfully.
Handicks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sunruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Sunruz, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Sunruz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Handicks stuffs the takedown attempt from Sunruz. Sunruz gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Sunruz gets the takedown into side control.
Handicks is trying to get back to half guard.
Handicks parries the strikes from Sunruz easily there. Sunruz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Handicks to escape.
Sunruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Handicks keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handicks is trying to get back to half guard.
Sunruz lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
An elbow from Sunruz crashes against the mat.
Handicks managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sunruz.
Handicks sneaks back into half guard.
Sunruz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Handicks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Handicks is looking to control Sunruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Handicks avoid being mounted?
Sunruz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sunruz trying to pass the guard but Handicks defending well.
Sunruz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sunruz throws some wild stikes that Handicks manages to avoid easily. #T2#
Handicks really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sunruz misses with a head shot.
Handicks really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sunruz looking to control but Handicks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sunruz cracks Handicks with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Handicks tries to reverse the position but Sunruz maintains control.#SUB#
Sunruz goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Handicks turns into him and now he's in Sunruz's guard.
Handicks throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Sunruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Handicks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Handicks trying to control but Sunruz is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sunruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Handicks looking to sit in guard and control but Sunruz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sunruz landing some decent shots from guard.
Sunruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Handicks can do to turn this around?
Handicks keeping moving, preventing Sunruz from controlling successfully. #T4#
Sunruz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Handicks has momentary wrist control but Sunruz slips an elbow through the middle.
Handicks wants to sweep here but Sunruz controlling him for the moment.
Handicks keeps trying to improve his position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sunruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Handicks looking for a sweep. Not yet Handicks, not yet. #SUB#
Sunruz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Handicks dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Sunruz has control of Handicks's left arm, preventing Handicks from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sunruz wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Sunruz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Sunruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sunruz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Handicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk. Handicks catches Sunruz right on the button with a cross.
Handicks misses with a looping left.#TD#
Sunruz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Handicks tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sunruz is in Handicks's guard.
Sunruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Handicks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Handicks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunruz throws a big elbow that misses.
Handicks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sunruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Handicks is keeping the position for now.
Sunruz stopping the sweep attempt from Handicks.#T1#
Sunruz wants to control from the top but Handicks keeps moving.
Handicks trying to keep a closed guard but Sunruz is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Handicks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sunruz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Handicks's head.
Handicks pulls Sunruz in close to prevent any damage.
Sunruz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sunruz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Handicks controls Sunruz momentarily but Sunruz frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sunruz fails with the takedown
and Handicks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sunruz shoots for a takedown but Handicks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jay Sunruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handicks jabs at Sunruz's body.
Handicks moves out of range as Sunruz strikes.
Sunruz tries for a takedown but Handicks circles away easily
and Handicks counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Sunruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sunruz with a poor takedown
and Handicks counters with a nice uppercut.
Handicks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sunruz feinted with a counter takedown.
Sunruz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Handicks swivels and escapes.
Sunruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Handicks counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Handicks missing with a left hand there. Sunruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sunruz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Handicks sprawls well. Handicks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sunruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Handicks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sunruz, as that shot connected.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sunruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Handicks, which made it look bad.
Handicks slips a straight right by Sunruz.
Sunruz tests Handicks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sunruz avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Sunruz shoots and misses
enabling Handicks to counter with a crisp jab.
Sunruz lands a two punch combo.
Sunruz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Handicks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sunruz misses with a wild combination.
Sunruz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Handicks counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Handicks misses.
Sunruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handicks.
Sunruz feinted with a counter takedown.
Handicks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sunruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Sunruz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Handicks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Handicks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sunruz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Jay Sunruz!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Jay Sunruz!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight as a draw!

Jay Sunruz wins by majority decision!
A victorious Jay Sunruz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Skrap Fights 73
Date: Aug 16, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Cable gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Handicks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Cable.
Handicks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Handicks. #TD#
Handicks gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cable regains guard. #ES2#
Cable has his feet on Handicks's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cable has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Handicks is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A jab from Handicks finds it's way through Cable's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handicks blocks a head kick by Cable.
Handicks moves out of range of the body kick from Cable.
Cable throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Cable gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cable stalling in the clinch but Handicks improves position. #TD#
Handicks gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Handicks is keen to just control but Cable is a slippery customer.
Handicks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've been hearing that Handicks has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Handicks trying to control from half guard but Cable is working away.
Handicks is thwarting Cable's attempts to control the position.
Handicks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Handicks lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cable wants to improve his position but Handicks is controlling well.
Handicks slips a nice elbow through Cable's hands, connecting with Cable's forehead.
Cable wants to control but Handicks is keeping busy. #T2#
Handicks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Handicks scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cable is trying to maintain the position but Handicks is very close to passing his half guard.
Cable wants to get back to his feet.
Cable trying to control here.
Cable blocking the ground and pound attempt from Handicks.
Cable is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Cable gets back to full guard.
Handicks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Handicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Cable is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Handicks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Handicks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Handicks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cable is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cable is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cable wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Handicks throws a shot from downtown. Cable moves away and avoids it.
Handicks throws a hook to the side of Cable's head but Cable sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cable scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Handicks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cable's waist but Cable gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Handicks off to one side.
Cable lands a head kick!
Cable scores with a head kick. Handicks tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cable uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handicks.
Handicks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cable.
Cable blocks a jab.
Anthony Cable seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cable throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cable throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cable ducks right into an uppercut from Handicks.
Handicks avoids the head kick by Cable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anthony Cable will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cable throws a sloppy head kick and Handicks moves out of range easily.
Cable tries to clinch but Handicks moves out of range.
Handicks misses with an uppercut.
Handicks loads up on a big right hand but Cable slips the punch.#CL2#
Cable darts in and clinches Handicks up against the ropes.
Handicks stalling against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Cable is trying to break free.
Cable stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handicks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Handicks fails to land.
Cable swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Handicks tries to score a body lock takedown but Cable shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Handicks has Cable pushed against the ropes.#T1#
Handicks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cable is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Handicks is keeping busy.
Cable can't break the clinch.
Cable is trying to stall.
Handicks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cable swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cable. #BC2#
Cable breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cable ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.
A jab from Handicks misses.
Cable lands a jab-cross combination.
Cable throws a head kick but Handicks moves out of range.
Handicks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab from Handicks.#T2#
Cable tries to clinch
and Handicks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Handicks misses the target.
Cable slips a straight right by Handicks.
Cable blocks a jab.
Cable is looking for the big counter here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Cable.
Cable pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Handicks back to the ropes. Cable follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cable throws a wild body kick that Handicks sees coming a mile off.
Handicks throws a shot from downtown. Cable moves away and avoids it.
Cable keeps Handicks at a distance using the push kick.
Cable keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.
Anthony Cable is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cable throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Handicks.
Cable scores with a jab. Handicks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cable uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handicks.
Sloppy strikes from Cable. Those never looked like landing.
Handicks missing with a left hand there. Cable was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Cable forces Handicks back against the ropes and clinches.#T3#
Cable wants to stall.
Cable is trying to break the clinch but Handicks has him pressed against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cable.
Handicks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cable after a bit of a struggle.
Cable's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cable as Handicks tries to tie him up. #BC#
Handicks breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Handicks.
A punch combination from Cable misses.
Handicks throws a big shot that misses.
Cable throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Handicks.
Handicks looks to throw the jab but Cable is out of range.
Cable shapes to counter with a head kick.
Cable misses with a looping left.#T4#
Handicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cable.
Cable is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cable goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Anthony Cable seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Handicks misses with a looping right.
Cable 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.
Cable uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
As Handicks backs off Cable throws a huge counter combo but Handicks manages to avoid it all.
Cable throws a jab but it's blocked by Handicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cable throws a combination that misses
letting Handicks counter with a right hand.
Handicks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cable wants to counter with a clinch but Handicks pushes him away.
Handicks misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Cable misses.
Cable throws a body punch but Handicks moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cable.
Handicks is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Handicks misses its intended target.
Handicks sets himself, and Cable steps forward looking for the clinch! Handicks avoids it this time.
Cable lands a nice looking kick to the body. Handicks takes a step back to recover. #CL2#
Cable fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Handicks, pushing him back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Cable showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cable throws a wild body kick that Handicks sees coming a mile off.
Cable ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.
As Handicks backs off Cable throws a huge counter combo but Handicks manages to avoid it all.
Handicks blocks a head kick by Cable.
Handicks throwing a counter right hand but Cable manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Handicks misses its intended target.
Cable ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.#CL2#
Cable drives through and clinches with Handicks against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Cable.
Cable wants to break the clinch but can't.
Handicks lands a left hand.
Cable has had enough of the clinch but Handicks keeps him there for the moment.
Cable tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anthony Cable seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Handicks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Handicks lands a nice uppercut.
Handicks is trying to stall.
Cable prevents a takedown attempt there. #T1#
Handicks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cable is looking to control Handicks's arms but Handicks gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cable has his back to the ropes. #BC2#
Cable breaks from the clinch.
Cable defending well as Handicks loads up on a big left hand.
Cable with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Handicks is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Cable's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Handicks throws a right hand that misses
and Cable connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice combination there by Cable.
Cable fails to land with a series of punches.
Cable lands a two punch combo.
Handicks works Cable's body with a nice hook.
Handicks cracks Cable with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cable looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cable misses with a head kick.
Handicks is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cable misses with a right hand
and Handicks counters with a nice uppercut.
Johny Handicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC#
Cable is rocked!#T2#
Handicks throws the left hand but Cable avoids the punch easily.
Cable is still on wobbly legs! Can Handicks finish him?
A big right from Handicks misses.
Cable misses with a head kick.
Cable lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cable.
Handicks walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Cable drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Handicks swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Cable's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Handicks!
Johny Handicks 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: Skrap Fights 63
Date: Jul 12, 2019

#R1#
Handicks misses with a hook. Sunruz ducked under it nicely.
Sunruz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Handicks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sunruz.
A telegraphed right hand from Handicks misses the target.
Sunruz feinted with a counter takedown.
Sunruz slips under a jab from Handicks.
A jab from Handicks misses.
Sunruz attempts a counter takedown but Handicks avoids it well and moves away.
Handicks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Handicks throws out a loose jab but Sunruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Handicks throws a jab when Sunruz was well out of range.
Sunruz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Handicks sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handicks scores with a decent looking hook.
Handicks misses the jab.
Handicks cracks Sunruz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sunruz looks for a takedown but Handicks sprawls well.
Johny Handicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Handicks throws a looping overhand right but Sunruz ducks down to avoid it.
Handicks misses with an uppercut.
Sunruz attempts a counter takedown but Handicks avoids it well and moves away.
Handicks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sunruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sunruz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Handicks sprawls and moves away.
Sunruz tries to move into range but Handicks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sunruz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Handicks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Handicks looks to land a right hand but Sunruz moved out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Handicks.
Sunruz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sunruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.
Handicks 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.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Handicks, as that shot connected.
Handicks throws a looping overhand right but Sunruz ducks down to avoid it.
Sunruz feinted with a counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Handicks.
Sunruz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Handicks misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Handicks.
A slow jab from Handicks misses its intended target.
Sunruz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sunruz is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Handicks throws a looping overhand right but Sunruz ducks down to avoid it.
Sunruz attempts a counter takedown but Handicks avoids it well and moves away.
Sunruz slips under a jab from Handicks.
Sunruz feinted with a counter takedown.
Sunruz moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Handicks lands a jab to Sunruz's midsection.
Handicks misses with a hook. Sunruz ducked under it nicely.
Sunruz defending well as Handicks loads up on a big left hand.
Sunruz feinted with a counter takedown.
Sunruz darts in looking for a takedown but Handicks gets double underhooks and turns Sunruz into the ropes.
Handicks throws out a loose jab but Sunruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sunruz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Handicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sunruz.
Sunruz attempts a counter takedown but Handicks avoids it well and moves away.
Handicks throws a series of punches but Sunruz moves out of range.
Handicks misses with a double jab.
Handicks misses with a straight right.
A big right from Handicks misses.
Sunruz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Handicks sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Handicks scores with a three punch combo!
Handicks throws a hook but Sunruz avoids it easily.
Sunruz attempts a counter takedown but Handicks avoids it well and moves away.
Handicks throws an overhand right that lands on Sunruz's shoulder, as Sunruz tries to avoid the shot.
Sunruz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Handicks throws out the jab.
Sunruz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sunruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sunruz feinted with a counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sunruz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sunruz shoots in for a takedown but Handicks shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Sunruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Handicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sunruz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Handicks sprawls and moves away.
Sunruz ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.
Sunruz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Handicks throws a big shot that misses.
Sunruz feinted with a counter takedown.
Handicks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sunruz in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Handicks dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sunruz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Handicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sunruz moves out of range of the strikes.
Handicks lands a jab-cross combination.
Sunruz slips a straight right by Handicks.
Sunruz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sunruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
Sunruz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sunruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.
Handicks clobbers Sunruz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunruz moves away from the strike by Handicks.
Handicks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sunruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sunruz feinted with a counter takedown.
Sunruz misses with a takedown attempt
and Handicks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sunruz thinking.
Sunruz moves away from the strike by Handicks. #T1#
Sunruz slips a jab from Handicks.
Sunruz feinted with a counter takedown.
Handicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sunruz.
Sunruz feinted with a counter takedown.
Handicks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck for Sunruz with that takedown attempt.
Handicks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Sunruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Handicks misses with an uppercut.
Good exchange - Handicks coming out on top.
Handicks connects with a crisp jab.
Handicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sunruz.
Sunruz tries to counter with a takedown but Handicks is quick to defend against it.
Handicks misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Sunruz counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Handicks throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sunruz moves forwards but Handicks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Handicks. No joy for Sunruz on that attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Handicks! But no joy.
Handicks looks to throw the jab but Sunruz is out of range.
Handicks throws a hook but Sunruz blocks it.
Sunruz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sunruz slips a straight right by Handicks.
Handicks throws an overhand right that lands on Sunruz's shoulder, as Sunruz tries to avoid the shot.
Sunruz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sunruz walks into a straight right hand from Handicks.#TD#
Sunruz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Handicks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Handicks can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3##ES2#
Handicks manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sunruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
Sunruz tries to counter with a takedown but Handicks is quick to defend against it.
Handicks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Handicks throws a looping overhand right but Sunruz ducks down to avoid it.
Sunruz slips a jab from Handicks.
Sunruz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Handicks sprawls and moves away.
Handicks misses with a straight left.
Jay Sunruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Handicks throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Sunruz counters with a shoot takedown. Handicks fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Handicks is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sunruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Sunruz is trying to break the clinch but Handicks has him pressed against the ropes.
Sunruz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Handicks.#BC#
Sunruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Handicks.
Handicks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sunruz tries for a takedown but Handicks circles away easily
and Handicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Handicks looks to land a left hand but Sunruz moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Handicks misses.
Sunruz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Handicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Handicks lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Handicks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Handicks as Sunruz shoots in.
Handicks throws a looping overhand right but Sunruz ducks down to avoid it.
Handicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Sunruz.
Nice defenses there by Sunruz.
Sunruz feinted with a counter takedown.
Sunruz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Handicks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sunruz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Handicks misses with a double jab.
Sunruz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Handicks sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handicks throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sunruz moves away from the strike by Handicks.
Sunruz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Handicks throws the left hand but Sunruz avoids the punch easily.
Sunruz attempts a counter takedown but Handicks avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Jab by Handicks.
Nice defenses there by Sunruz.
Sunruz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Handicks misses the target.
Sunruz shoots for a takedown but Handicks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Handicks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sunruzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Handicks throws out a loose jab but Sunruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Handicks misses with a two punch combination.
Sunruz staying out of range there.
Sunruz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Handicks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sunruz slips a straight right by Handicks.
Sunruz attempts a counter takedown but Handicks avoids it well and moves away.
Johny Handicks seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Handicks throws a shot from downtown. Sunruz moves away and avoids it.
Sunruz has his takedown stuffed
and Handicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Sunruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sunruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
Handicks throws a lazy right hand but Sunruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Handicks looks to land a right hand but Sunruz moved out of range.
Sunruz attempts a counter takedown but Handicks avoids it well and moves away.
Handicks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sunruz tries to counter with a takedown but Handicks is quick to defend against it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handicks misses with an uppercut.
Sunruz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Handicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sunruz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sunruz slips under a jab from Handicks.#T3#
Handicks stalks Sunruz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sunruz's face. Sunruz staggers backwards, shaken.
Handicks looks to throw the jab but Sunruz is out of range.
Sunruz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sunruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sunruz slips under a jab.
Sunruz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sunruz moves away from the strike by Handicks.
Sunruz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Sunruz.
Sunruz tries to counter with a takedown but Handicks is quick to defend against it.
Nice shot by Handicks.
Sunruz defending well as Handicks loads up on a big left hand.
Sunruz tries to counter with a takedown but Handicks is quick to defend against it.
Handicks jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Handicks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sunruz.
Handicks throws out a counter right but Sunruz avoids it with no problem.
Sunruz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Handicks counters with a straight right hand.
Handicks throws a jab when Sunruz was well out of range.
Sunruz attempts a counter takedown but Handicks avoids it well and moves away.
Jab from Handicks.
Handicks misses with a hook. Sunruz ducked under it nicely.
Sunruz tries to counter with a takedown but Handicks is quick to defend against it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Handicks looking to score a takedown here. Sunruz is defending well but Handicks drives through and ends up in Sunruz's guard.
Johny Handicks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sunruz trying to keep a closed guard but Handicks is proving a slippery customer.
Sunruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Sunruz, not yet.
Jay Sunruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johny Handicks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Sunruz has an active guard here but Handicks has managed to pass into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Handicks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Handicks 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Johny Handicks!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Johny Handicks!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Johny Handicks!

Johny Handicks wins by unanimous decision!
Johny Handicks bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Skrap Fights 53
Date: Jun 07, 2019

#R1#
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. #CL2#
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. #T1#
Epirus throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD#
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.#T2#
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.#REF3#
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. #T3##CL2#
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.#T4#
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!
#R2##CL2#
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. #KD2#
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!#ROC2#
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.#CL2#
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. #T1#
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. #TD#
Handicks gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Epirus is trying to stand back up but Handicks is controlling him #ES2#
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. #T2#
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.#BC#
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. #T3##CL2#
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.#BC#
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. #CL2#
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. #T4#
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!
#R3#
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. #CL2#
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. #BC#
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.#CL2#
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. #T1#
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!#T2#
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. #T3#
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.#BC#
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. #CL2#
Epirus drives through and clinches with Handicks against the ropes. #TD#
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. #T4#
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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
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.

Event: Skrap Fights 42
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Kostrov is looking to slow Handicks down with leg kicks.
Kostrov misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Handicks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kostrov throws a sloppy head kick and Handicks moves out of range easily.
Kostrov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Handicks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Sergey Kostrov has been cut.
Kostrov throws a series of punches but Handicks moves out of range.
Handicks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kostrov.
Kostrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kostrov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Handicks throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Kostrov.
Kostrov lands a slapping body shot.
Kostrov misses with a straight left.
Kostrov throws a nice looking combination but Handicks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch lands to the side of Kostrov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kostrov with a hook.
Handicks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Handicks staying out of range there.
Kostrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Handicks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Handicks throws a lazy right hand but Kostrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kostrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kostrov throws a body kick that misses.
Handicks blocks a low kick nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Kostrov.
Kostrov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Handicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kostrov.
Kostrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kostrov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Handicks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Handicks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kostrov.
Handicks fails with the takedown.
Handicks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Handicks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kostrov. Kostrov obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kostrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Handicks 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.#T2#
Handicks misses with a hook.
Kostrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handicks.
Kostrov throwing a counter right hand but Handicks manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Kostrov.
Kostrov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Handicks misses.
Sergey Kostrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handicks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kostrov.
Kostrov slips a straight right by Handicks.
Handicks cracks Kostrov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Handicks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Handicks misses with a lunging right hand
and Kostrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Handicks throws a lazy right hand but Kostrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Kostrov. That snapped Handicks's head back.
Kostrov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Handicks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kostrov misses with a right hand
and Handicks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kostrov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
A low kick from Kostrov is predictable there
and Handicks counters with a nice uppercut.
Handicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Kostrov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Handicks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kostrov scores with a jab to the head.
Handicks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Handicks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kostrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kostrov slips under a jab from Handicks.
Kostrov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Handicks needs to keep his hands up - Kostrov had a free shot at his head there.
Kostrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Handicks cracks Kostrov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kostrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kostrov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT2#
Sergey Kostrov's cut is getting worse.
Kostrov throws a looping overhand right but Handicks ducks down to avoid it.
Handicks misses with a hook.
Kostrov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kostrov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kostrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Handicks blocks a low kick nicely.
Handicks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Handicks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Handicks looks to land a left hand but Kostrov moved out of range nicely.
Handicks ducks right into an uppercut from Kostrov.
Handicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Kostrov counters with a quick kick to the body but Handicks blocks it.
Sergey Kostrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Handicks misses with a hook.
Kostrov connects with a looping right hand.
Kostrov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Handicks has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kostrov thumps Handicks with a low kick.
Kostrov defending well as Handicks loads up on a big left hand.
Kostrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Handicks blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Handicks ducks under a wild hook from Kostrov.
Handicks connects with a single shot there.
Kostrov tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the body from Handicks misses
and Kostrov counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Kostrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Kostrov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kostrov cracks Handicks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Handicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Handicks thows a left - swing and a miss!
A cross from Kostrov lands.
Kostrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kostrov thows a body kick. Handicks tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kostrov connects with a body shot.
Kostrov misses with a low kick.
Handicks throws a lazy right hand but Kostrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kostrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Handicks can do to turn this around?
Handicks throws a poor cross that misses
and Kostrov counters with a head kick. That will keep Handicks thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Handicks looks to land a left hand but Kostrov moved out of range nicely.
Handicks misses with a right hand
and Kostrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kostrov misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kostrov throws a leg kick but Handicks checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Handicks! But no joy.
Handicks slips under a jab.
Handicks looks to land a right hand but Kostrov moved out of range.#T1#
Handicks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Handicks blocks a jab.
Handicks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Handicks throws a combination that misses
and Kostrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kostrov blocks a jab.
Sergey Kostrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Handicks lands with a hook. Kostrov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Handicks misses with a right hand
and Kostrov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Handicks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kostrov lands a jab to the nose.
Handicks misses with an uppercut.
Handicks throws an overhand right that lands on Kostrov's shoulder, as Kostrov tries to avoid the shot.
Handicks misses with a double jab
and Kostrov counters with a straight right hand.
Kostrov throws a right hand that Handicks ducks under and follows up with a left that Handicks also avoids with ease.
Kostrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Handicks checks a leg kick.
Kostrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kostrov defending well as Handicks loads up on a big left hand.
Kostrov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kostrov cracks the inside of Handicks's front leg.
Handicks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kostrov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Handicks momentarily.
Kostrov misses with an uppercut
and Handicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Handicks slips under a jab.
Handicks lands a lovely overhand right.
Handicks checks a low kick from Kostrov.
Handicks throws out a counter right but Kostrov avoids it with no problem.
Handicks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Handicks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Handicks throws a poor cross that misses
and Kostrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kostrov throws an overhand right that lands on Handicks's shoulder, as Handicks tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Handicks! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Handicks.
Handicks swings widly with a right hand
and Handicks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Handicks throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Handicks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Handicks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kostrov throws a low kick but Handicks avoids it.
Kostrov dips to his left and cracks Handicks with an uppercut!
Handicks looks to land a left hand but Kostrov moved out of range nicely.
Kostrov throws a shot to the body.
Kostrov slips a jab from Handicks.
Handicks walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kostrov.
Handicks misses with a straight left.
Handicks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kostrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Handicks's head.
Handicks misses with an uppercut
and Kostrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Handicks on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A shot to the liver by Kostrov. Beautiful body shot.
Kostrov lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kostrov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Handicks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kostrov moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
A big left from Handicks misses.
Handicks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kostrov.
Nice defenses there by Kostrov.
Kostrov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kostrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Handicks throws out the jab.
Kostrov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kostrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Handicks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kostrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kostrov defending well as Handicks loads up on a big left hand.
Handicks misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Kostrov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Handicks.
Kostrov tests Handicks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kostrov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice jab there from Handicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Kostrov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Kostrov'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Handicks misses with a hook
and Kostrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kostrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Handicks misses with a lunging right hand
and Kostrov counters with a low kick, right behind Handicks 's knee.
Handicks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slow jab from Kostrov misses its intended target.
Kostrov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kostrov throws a head kick but Handicks moves out of range.
Kostrov throws a leg kick which misses Handicks's front leg but catches the back leg as Handicks tries to avoid it.
Handicks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kostrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Handicks slips a jab from Kostrov.
Kostrov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostrov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kostrov scores with a jab to the body.
Kostrov misses with a body kick.
Kostrov swings widly with a right hand
and Handicks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Handicks lands with a cross. #T1#
The fighters circling - Handicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kostrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Kostrov.
Kostrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Handicks's sensitive parts.
Kostrov throws a hook to the side of Handicks's head but Handicks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Handicks throws a right hand that misses
and Kostrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kostrov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Handicks momentarily.
Kostrov misses with a kick to the body.
Kostrov takes one to the chin there.
Handicks slips a jab from Kostrov.
Kostrov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Handicks throws a hook to the side of Kostrov's head but Kostrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick from Kostrov lands but Handicks takes it in his stride.
Handicks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Handicks misses with a left hand
and Kostrov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johny Handicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handicks lands with an uppercut that bounces Kostrov off the ropes and back into range.
Kostrov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Handicks's head.
Kostrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good standup being displayed there by Kostrov as he connects with a hook.
Handicks misses with a straight right.
Kostrov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Handicks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kostrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Handicks scrambles back to his feet.
Handicks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kostrov lands a jab to the nose.
Kostrov misses with a hook.
Handicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kostrov.
Handicks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Handicks misses with a looping right.
A big left from Handicks misses.
Handicks walks into a jab.
Sergey Kostrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Kostrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kostrov misses with an uppercut. Handicks saw that one coming.
Kostrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Handicks's sensitive parts.
Handicks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Handicks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Handicks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kostrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.
Handicks moves away from the strike by Kostrov.
Handicks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Handicks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Handicks throws a hook but Kostrov blocks it.
Handicks moves forwards but Kostrov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Handicks misses with a straight right.
Kostrov throws a one two combo.
Handicks misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handicks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Kostrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Kostrov.
Kostrov staying out of range there.
Kostrov slips a straight right by Handicks.
Handicks misses with a hook. Kostrov ducked under it nicely.
Handicks throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Handicks throws a good cross that connects.
Kostrov with a jab.
Kostrov throws a chopping leg kick but Handicks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Handicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kostrov.
Kostrov lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kostrov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Handicks appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Handicks misses with a hook. Kostrov ducked under it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Kostrov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kostrov 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight for Sergey Kostrov!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Sergey Kostrov!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Sergey Kostrov!

Sergey Kostrov wins by unanimous decision!
Sergey Kostrov 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: Skrap Fights 35
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Handicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGregor.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Handicks throws out a counter right but McGregor avoids it with no problem.
Handicks staying out of range there.
McGregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Handicks moves out of range as McGregor strikes.
Handicks slaps away a takedown attempt from McGregor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Handicks misses with a hook. McGregor ducked under it nicely.
Handicks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McGregor.
Handicks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Handicks.
Handicks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Handicks throws a hook but McGregor avoids it easily.
McGregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGregor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Handicks finds it's way round the side to connect with McGregor's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Conor McGregor has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handicks misses with a hook.
Handicks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGregor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Handicks has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Handicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGregor.
Handicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Handicks.
Handicks is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Handicks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice straight punches there by Handicks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Handicks.#T1#
McGregor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGregor misses with a hook.
Jab by Handicks.
McGregor throws an off balance right hand
and Handicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Handicks moves out of range.
Handicks throws a looping overhand right but McGregor ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Handicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGregor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Handicks loads up on a big right hand but McGregor slips the punch.
McGregor feints and then cracks Handicks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Handicks down. #TD2#
McGregor gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Handicks to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handicks stops McGregor from standing up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Handicks's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Handicks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGregor is keeping the position for now.
McGregor trying to keep a closed guard but Handicks is proving a slippery customer.
Handicks is looking to work some ground and pound but McGregor has wrist control.
McGregor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Handicks throwing strikes from guard but McGregor blocks nicely.
McGregor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGregor 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Handicks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Handicks throws a hook but McGregor avoids it easily.#T3##CL#
McGregor clinches.
McGregor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Handicks to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Handicks works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
McGregor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Handicks tries to free his leg and advance position but McGregor is retaining full guard.
McGregor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Handicks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Handicks scoring with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGregor is on top in guard. #REVR#
McGregor throwing strikes from guard but Handicks blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGregor throwing strikes but missing.
Handicks 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.#T4#
Handicks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGregor throws a big right hand that misses.
McGregor throwing strikes from guard but Handicks blocks nicely.
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 wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McGregor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Handicks pulls McGregor in close to prevent any damage.
McGregor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Handicks trying to control the position here.
Handicks is trying to keep McGregor in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Handicks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conor McGregor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McGregor tries to bum rush Handicks with a series of wild strikes but Handicks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Handicks 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.
Handicks dips to his left and cracks McGregor with an uppercut!
McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Handicks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGregor shoots in but no luck this time.
Conor McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor misses with an uppercut
letting Handicks counter with a right hand.
Handicks misses with an uppercut.
Handicks misses with a straight right.
Johny Handicks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGregor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGregor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by McGregor.
McGregor is looking to clinch but Handicks is avoiding it.
McGregor wants to clinch up but Handicks keeps it at a distance.
Handicks misses with a looping left.
McGregor dives in for a single leg takedown but Handicks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Handicks throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling McGregor to counter with a crisp jab.
McGregor misses with a takedown attempt - Handicks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
McGregor slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Handicks misses the target.
McGregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGregor defending well as Handicks loads up on a big left hand.
McGregor staying out of range there.
McGregor appears to be looking for a big counter.
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Handicks circles away.
Handicks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGregor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Handicks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Handicks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGregor moves away from the strike by Handicks.
McGregor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McGregor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGregor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Handicks throws a jab when McGregor was well out of range.
McGregor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Handicks.
A punch lands to the side of Handicks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Handicks takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
McGregor rushes Handicks and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Handicks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McGregor.
Handicks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McGregor up against the ropes.#BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Handicks with a hook.#CUT2#
Conor McGregor's cut is getting worse.
McGregor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Handicks throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from McGregor does no damage.
Handicks misses with a wild body shot.
McGregor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
McGregor takes the fight into the clinch.
McGregor fails to pull guard. #T3##TD#
McGregor successfully pulls guard.
Handicks looking to sit in guard and control but McGregor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##ES2#
Handicks pushes McGregor off and scrambles back to his feet. #TD2#
Handicks closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McGregor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McGregor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGregor 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.
Handicks postures up.
Handicks wants to control from the top but McGregor keeps moving. #T4#
McGregor wants to stand but Handicks is controlling the position.
McGregor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Handicks. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Handicks gets tackled into the ropes by McGregor. McGregor maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handicks is trying to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGregor as Handicks tries to tie him up.
Handicks is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.#BC2#
Handicks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor goes for a double leg but Handicks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Handicks continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Handicks! But no joy.
A jab from Handicks misses.
McGregor lands a nice shot that snaps Handicks's head back.
McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Handicks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Conor McGregor'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
McGregor is looking to clinch but Handicks is avoiding it.
McGregor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Handicks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGregor throws a right hand that Handicks ducks under and follows up with a left that Handicks also avoids with ease.
Handicks throws an overhand right that lands on McGregor's shoulder, as McGregor tries to avoid the shot.
McGregor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
Handicks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGregor.
Handicks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGregor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGregor defending well as Handicks loads up on a big left hand.
Handicks misses with a looping left.
A jab from McGregor does it's job there.
Handicks throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handicks misses with a hook.
McGregor defending well as Handicks loads up on a big left hand.
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Handicks circles away quickly and effectively.
McGregor misses with a left hand
and Handicks counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
McGregor forces Handicks back against the ropes and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
McGregor decides to pull guard. #T1#
Handicks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ES#
McGregor pushes Handicks off and gets back to his feet.
Handicks misses the jab.
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Handicks moves out of range.
Handicks circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
McGregor gets a clinch.
Handicks swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Handicks works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Handicks throws a strike but McGregor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
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!
Handicks is adopting a defensive guard.
McGregor throwing strikes from guard but Handicks blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Handicks can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Handicks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
McGregor tries to kick Handicks off but Handicks keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Handicks lands a nice short elbow.
Handicks prevents McGregor from standing back up.
Handicks controlling the action here.
Handicks is looking to take a break and control but McGregor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Handicks is thwarting McGregor's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Handicks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGregor trying to control but Handicks postures up.
Conor McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Handicks working McGregor over with strikes.
Johny Handicks has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
McGregor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Handicks lands with a punch from half guard.
Handicks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGregor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McGregor misses with some strikes from the bottom.
McGregor wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Handicks misses with a hook. McGregor ducked under it nicely.
Handicks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGregor momentarily.
McGregor misses with a lunging right hand
and Handicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Handicks swats away the attempt to clinch by McGregor.
McGregor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Handicks counter with a right hand.
Handicks lands a slapping body shot.
Handicks looks to land a left hand but McGregor moved out of range nicely.
Handicks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting McGregor counter with a right hand.
Handicks scores with a nice head shot.
Johny Handicks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big right from Handicks misses.
Handicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Handicks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Handicks 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 George Francis scores the fight for Johny Handicks!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Johny Handicks!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Johny Handicks!

Johny Handicks wins by unanimous decision!
Johny Handicks 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: Skrap Fights 22: MFer vs Trump
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Finley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handicks.
Handicks connects with the punch.
Finley thuds a left hand into Handicks's body.
Finley throws a right hand that misses
and Handicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finley blocks a jab.
Finley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Finley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
Handicks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Handicks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finley.
Finley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.
Finley moves out of range of the strikes.
Finley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Finley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Handicks.
Finley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fallen Angels in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handicks throws a lazy right hand but Finley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Handicks there.
Finley throws a jab when Handicks was well out of range.
Handicks misses with a right hand
and Finley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Finley throws an overhand right that lands on Handicks's shoulder, as Handicks tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Finley rushes Handicks and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Handicks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finley's efforts to push away.
Handicks tries for a takedown but Finley manages to get underhooks.
Finley is trying to break free.
Handicks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Finley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Finley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Handicks trying to control the position but instead, Finley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Handicks into the ropes.
Finley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Handicks backwards.
Handicks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Finley is defending well.
Jimmy Finley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Handicks.
Finley blocks an uppercut.
Finley lands a body shot. #T2#
Finley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Handicks goes for a takedown attempt but Finley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Finley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jimmy Finley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Finley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Handicks 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.
Handicks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finley tests Handicks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Finley scores with a jab.
Handicks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Handicks scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Handicks misses with an uppercut
and Finley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Finley misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Finley. That snapped Handicks's head back.
Handicks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finley looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Finley looks to land a combination but Handicks avoids it well.
It seemed like Handicks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Handicks has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Finley ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.#T3#
Handicks throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Handicks misses.
Handicks lands a glancing blow to the side of Finley's head.
Handicks lands with an uppercut that bounces Finley off the ropes and back into range.#ROC2#
Finley is rocked!
Finley tries to bum rush Handicks with a series of wild strikes but Handicks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Handicks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oh Finley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Finley slips under a jab from Handicks.
Finley seems to have got his legs back now.
Finley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Handicks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Handicks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Handicks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Finley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Handicks throws a right hand that Finley ducks under and follows up with a left that Finley also avoids with ease.
Finley misses with a jab to the body
enabling Handicks to counter with a crisp jab.
Finley misses with a hook
and Handicks counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Finley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Finley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Handicks misses with a looping left.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Handicks.
Finley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Handicks throws out a loose jab but Finley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Handicks throws out a loose jab but Finley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Handicks cracks a nice hook into Finley's ribs.
A combination from Finley does no damage.
Handicks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Handicks ducks under a wild hook from Finley.#CL#
Finley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Handicks, pushing him back against the ropes.
Finley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Handicks backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Finley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Handicks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Finleys head.
Finley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Handicks misses with a body punch.
Finley tries to throw a body punch but Handicks avoids it by throwing Finley back against the ropes.
Finley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jimmy Finley will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Donk. Finley catches Handicks right on the button with a cross.
Handicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Finley.
Handicks throws a lazy right hand but Finley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Handicks lands a nice hook to Finley's body. Finley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Handicks works the jab nicely.
Finley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Finley misses with a body shot
and Handicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Finley misses with a double jab.
Handicks throws a looping overhand right but Finley ducks down to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Finley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finley throws a jab when Handicks was well out of range.
Finley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.
Handicks looks to land a right hand but Finley moved out of range.
Finley misses with a looping left.
Handicks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Handicks moves forwards but Finley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johny Handicks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the body from Finley misses
and Handicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Handicks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
Handicks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Finley counters with a straight right hand.
Finley misses with a head kick.
Finley misses with a hook. Handicks ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Finley.
Finley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Handicks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finley.
Finley throws a lazy right hand but Handicks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finley slips a jab from Handicks.
Handicks slips under a jab from Finley.
Handicks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Handicks does it's job there.
Handicks throws an off balance right hand
and Finley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Finley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Handicks walks into a left hand.
Handicks throws a hook to the side of Finley's head but Finley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danga de danga de dang - Finley scores with a four punch combination!
Handicks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Handicks throws an overhand right that lands on Finley's shoulder, as Finley tries to avoid the shot.
Finley lands with a right hand.
Finley misses with a few strikes there.
Handicks drops Finley with a naaaaasty hook - Finley is in real trouble here! Handicks dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Handicks!
Johny Handicks decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Skrap Fights 15
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Nonbeomogov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Handicks counters with a nice uppercut.
Handicks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nonbeomogov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Handicks counters with a stiff right hand.
Nonbeomogov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jovic Nonbeomogov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Handicks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nonbeomogov shoots in looking for a takedown. Handicks tries to sprawl out of it but Nonbeomogov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Handicks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johny Handicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jovic Nonbeomogov.
Nonbeomogov gets cracked there but stands up to it. #KD#
Handicks drops Nonbeomogov with a big left hand and mounts him. Nonbeomogov is in big trouble! #ROC#
Nonbeomogov is rocked!
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#
Handicks goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nonbeomogov is on top in guard.
Nonbeomogov is still in real trouble! Can Handicks finish him?
Handicks is pulling down on Nonbeomogov's head to control his posture.
Nonbeomogov seems to have recovered his senses.
Nonbeomogov with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Handicks looking for a sweep. Not yet Handicks, not yet.
Handicks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nonbeomogov postures up.
Handicks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nonbeomogov on the ground.
Nonbeomogov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nonbeomogov throwing strikes but missing.
Nonbeomogov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nonbeomogov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nonbeomogov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Handicks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nonbeomogov.
Handicks trying to keep a closed guard but Nonbeomogov is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nonbeomogov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Handicks wants to sweep but no luck.
Handicks is controlling Nonbeomogov's posture.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Handicks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nonbeomogov is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nonbeomogov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nonbeomogov won't allow Handicks to sweep him here.
Nonbeomogov trying to control the position from guard on top but Handicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nonbeomogov tries to clinch but Handicks is having none of it.
Nonbeomogov shoots for a double leg takedown but Handicks sprawls well. He's pushed Nonbeomogov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Handicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nonbeomogov.
Handicks lands a jab.
Nonbeomogov tries to clinch there but Handicks circles away.
Handicks thuds his right hand into Nonbeomogov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nonbeomogov shoots in for a takedown but Handicks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Handicks is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Handicks looks to land a left hand but Nonbeomogov moved out of range nicely.
Handicks throws a hook but Nonbeomogov avoids it easily.#TD2#
Nonbeomogov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nonbeomogov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T3#
Handicks is trying to control Nonbeomogov's posture but Nonbeomogov avoids it.
Handicks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Handicks tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Handicks is looking for a sweep.
Nonbeomogov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Handicks is trying to control Nonbeomogov's posture but Nonbeomogov avoids it.
Nonbeomogov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Handicks is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nonbeomogov working his ground and pound in the gym.
Handicks is trying to control Nonbeomogov's posture but Nonbeomogov avoids it.
Handicks parries the strikes from Nonbeomogov easily there. Nonbeomogov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Handicks to escape.
Handicks is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nonbeomogov connects with a decent elbow.
Handicks defending against the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Nonbeomogov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T4#
Nonbeomogov throws an elbow but Handicks slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nonbeomogov working the ground and pound from side control.
Nonbeomogov working the head with strikes. #ROC2#
Handicks is rocked!
Nonbeomogov working the ground and pound.
Oh Handicks is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nonbeomogov scoring with punches and elbows.
Nonbeomogov cracks Handicks with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Nonbeomogov immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Handicks is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Nonbeomogov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jovic Nonbeomogov!

Event: Skrap Fights 8
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Handicks misses with a straight left.
Handicks blocks a head kick by Kallio.
Kallio throws a leg kick but Handicks checks it.
Handicks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Handicks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Handicks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kallio throws the left hand but Handicks avoids the punch easily.
Kallio scores with a shot to the body.
Kallio blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Handicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kallio misses with an uppercut.
Kallio moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kallio with a hook.
We've been informed that Kallio 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.
Handicks keeps the fight on the outside.
Kallio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handicks moves away.
Kallio on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Kimmo Kallio has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kallio punishes Handicks's body with a nice straight punch.
Kallio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kallio lands with an overhand left.
Kallio throws a series of punches but Handicks avoids them all with ease.
Handicks looks to land a right hand but Kallio moved out of range.#T1#
Kallio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kallio throws the left hand but Handicks avoids the punch easily.
Kallio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kallio swings widly with a right hand
and Handicks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Kallio misses its intended target.
Kallio throws a nice looking combination but Handicks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kallio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kallio scores with a jab to the body.
Handicks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kallio.
Kallio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Handicks manages to avoid it.
Handicks lands a jab.
Handicks staying out of range there.
Handicks throws a big shot that misses.
Kallio connects with a solid leg kick.
Kallio misses with a combination
and Handicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Kallio is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handicks weaves into range and cracks Kallio right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Kallio goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Handicks is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johny Handicks!
Johny Handicks 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: Skrap Fights 2
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1#
Of Vip tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Of Vip misses with a wild combination.
Of Vip's coach down at JAG Battle Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Of Vip's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Of Vip lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Of Vip misses the target.
Handicks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Of Vip.
Handicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Of Vip gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Waste Of Vip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Of Vip. Handicks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Of Vip moves out of range of the strikes.
Of Vip ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.
Of Vip just misses with a punch to the body.
Of Vip throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Handicks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Handicks misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Of Vip.
Handicks lands a nice shot that snaps Of Vip's head back. #T1#
Of Vip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Handicks.
Of Vip walks into a jab.
Of Vip lands with a straight right. Handicks didn't see that one coming.
Handicks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheers as Of Vip lands an impressive looking overhand right. Handicks doesn't seem phased though.
Handicks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Of Vip misses with a hook
enabling Handicks to counter with a crisp jab.
Of Vip connects with a jab.
Handicks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Handicks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Of Vip scores with a nice right hand.
Of Vip misses the shot to the body.
Handicks misses with a straight right.
Of Vip misses the shot to the body.
Of Vip connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Of Vip misses with a hook.
Of Vip is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Of Vip takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Handicks slips under a jab from Of Vip.
Waste Of Vip is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Of Vip lands with a hook. Handicks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Handicks is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Handicks lands with a right hand.
A cross from Handicks lands.
A jab from Handicks misses.
Handicks is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Handicks scores with a jab. Of Vip acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Of Vip looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#
Of Vip is rocked!
Handicks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Of Vip is still on wobbly legs! Can Handicks finish him?
Handicks has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Of Vip seems to have recovered his senses.
Handicks misses with a looping left.
Handicks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD#
Handicks lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Of Vip sprawling to the canvas. Handicks follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Of Vip hang on?
Handicks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Handicks is just content to waste time from the top position. Of Vip takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T3#
Of Vip is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Of Vip preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Of Vip is trying to keep Handicks in close.
Handicks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Of Vip is trying to control the position but Handicks postures up.
Of Vip might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Handicks haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Handicks is looking to work some ground and pound but Of Vip has wrist control.
Handicks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Of Vip manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Handicks manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Handicks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Of Vip trying to control but Handicks is working from the bottom.
Handicks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Of Vip is one step ahead there.
Of Vip trying to control the position from guard on top but Handicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Handicks has his hands on Of Vip's head, controlling the position.
Handicks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Handicks wants to stand up but Of Vip is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Johny Handicks will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Handicks looks to land a right hand but Of Vip moved out of range.
Of Vip swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Of Vip takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Of Vip slips under a jab.
Johny Handicks is winning the standup battle so far.
Of Vip missing with a left hand there. Handicks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Of Vip staying out of range there.
Of Vip stalks Handicks and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Handicks's face. Handicks staggers backwards, shaken.
Of Vip connects with a body shot that sends Handicks's belly button to the back.
Handicks throws a poor cross that misses
and Of Vip counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Of Vip connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Of Vip throws a body punch but Handicks moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Of Vip lands an impressive looking overhand right. Handicks doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handicks misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Of Vip. Those never looked like landing.
Of Vip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Of Vip throws a lazy right hand but Handicks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Of Vip works the jab nicely.
Of Vip throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Handicks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Of Vip misses with a double jab. #T1#
Of Vip ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.
Handicks walks into a jab.
Jab from Of Vip.
Handicks fails with a takedown attempt.
Handicks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Of Vip's hands.
Handicks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Of Vip.
Of Vip connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Of Vip has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Handicks throws a poor cross that misses
and Of Vip counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Handicks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Of Vip throws out the jab.
Of Vip fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Of Vip lands a nice hook to Handicks's body. Handicks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Handicks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Of Vip.
Of Vip steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
Of Vip staying out of range there.
Of Vip appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Of Vip tests Handicks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Of Vip avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Handicks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Of Vip scores with a jab. Handicks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Of Vip looks to land a right hand but Handicks moved out of range.
Of Vip lands a really nice looking cross but Handicks seems unphased.
A jab from Handicks misses.
Handicks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Of Vip uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handicks.
Handicks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Handicks looks to land a right hand but Of Vip moved out of range.
Of Vip scores with a body shot.
Handicks walks into a stiff left hand from Of Vip.
Of Vip misses with a hook.
Handicks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Of Vip connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Handicks throws a big shot that misses.
Handicks walks into a stiff left hand from Of Vip.
Handicks connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Of Vip misses with a straight right.
Handicks lands a head shot.
Of Vip throws a big shot that misses.
Handicks throwing a counter right hand but Of Vip manages to avoid it.
Of Vip moves out of range as Handicks strikes.
Of Vip misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Of Vip lands a nice looking body shot.
Of Vip staying out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Of Vip.
The fighters circling - Handicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Of Vip digs a good hook to Handicks's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Of Vip. Handicks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Handicks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Handicks looks to land a right hand but Of Vip moved out of range.
A cross from Handicks lands.
Handicks throws a right and a left that Of Vip avoids nicely.
Of Vip looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Of Vip getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handicks blocks a jab.
Of Vip takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Donk. Of Vip catches Handicks right on the button with a cross.
Handicks throws an overhand right that lands on Of Vip's shoulder, as Of Vip tries to avoid the shot.
Of Vip lands with a good body shot.
Of Vip comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Of Vip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Handicks.
Handicks throws a jab when Of Vip was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Handicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Of Vip! But no joy.
Nice shot by Of Vip.
Of Vip swings for the body but Handicks moves out of range.
Of Vip slips under a jab from Handicks.
Of Vip misses with a jab, cross combination.
Handicks ducks under a wild hook from Of Vip.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danga de danga de dang - Of Vip scores with a four punch combination!
Of Vip getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Handicks throws a nice looking combination but Of Vip bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Of Vip moves away from the strike by Handicks.
Of Vip throws a shot from downtown. Handicks moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Handicks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Waste Of Vip showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Of Vip on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Handicks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Of Vip swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Handicks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Of Vip looks to score with a jab to the body but Handicks is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Handicks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Handicks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Handicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Of Vip.
Of Vip keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.
Of Vip misses with an uppercut.
Of Vip misses the shot to the body.
Of Vip misses with a right hand
and Handicks counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Handicks misses.
Of Vip looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Handicks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Handicks there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Vip throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Handicks on the side of the head.
Of Vip thows a left - swing and a miss!
Handicks throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Of Vip does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Of Vip throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
A big left from Handicks misses.
Handicks throws out a powerful jab.
Of Vip staying out of range there.
Handicks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Of Vip sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Of Vip! But no joy.
Handicks misses with a few strikes there.
Handicks slips under a jab.
Of Vip cracks Handicks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Handicks throws a lazy right hand but Of Vip sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Of Vip scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Handicks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Of Vip lands a jab.
Handicks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Of Vip misses with a looping right.
Of Vip has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Handicks throws a jab when Of Vip was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Of Vip bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Of Vip waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Handicks.#T2#
Of Vip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Handicks.
Of Vip moves out of range of the strikes.
Of Vip moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Handicks misses with an uppercut.
Of Vip rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Handicks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Handicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Of Vip.
Of Vip connects with a jab.
Handicks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Of Vip throws a good cross that connects.
Handicks misses with a looping left.
Of Vip avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Of Vip misses with a series of wild punches.
Of Vip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handicks moves away.
Handicks throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Of Vip looks to score with a jab to the body but Handicks is just out of range.
Handicks throws a hook but Of Vip blocks it.
Handicks slips a jab and a cross from Of Vip.
Of Vip looks to score with a jab to the body but Handicks is just out of range.
Handicks throws a big counter combination but Of Vip scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Handicks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Handicks appears to be looking for a big counter.
Handicks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Of Vip uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Handicks.
Of Vip fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Of Vip cracks Handicks with a good jab.
Of Vip slips a straight right by Handicks.
Of Vip uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Handicks has time to react.
Handicks misses with an uppercut.
Handicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Of Vip throws a jab when Handicks was well out of range.
Handicks scores with the left hand. Of Vip knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Of Vip stuns Handicks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Of Vip slips a jab from Handicks.
Handicks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Of Vip connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Handicks's hands.
Handicks misses with a hook. Of Vip ducked under it nicely.
Handicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Handicks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Of Vip connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Of Vip lands a glancing blow to the side of Handicks's head.
Of Vip moves away from the strike by Handicks.
Of Vip lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circle momentarily. Of Vip darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Handicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Of Vip.
Of Vip scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Of Vip defending well as Handicks loads up on a big left hand.
Of Vip loads up on a big right hand but Handicks slips the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Waste Of Vip comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Of Vip has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waste Of Vip!

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