Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Rocksaw
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Handler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Forza was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Handler is looking to land body kicks.
Handler misses with a body punch
and Forza counters with an inside leg kick.
Jacob Handler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forza fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Forza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Forza walks into a left hand.
Handler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Forza's hands.
Forza throws out a loose jab but Handler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Handler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Handler looks for a takedown but Forza sprawls well.
Handler throws a jab when Forza was well out of range.#CL#
Handler pushes Forza up against the cage in a clinch.
Forza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Handler scores with a hook to the body.#TD#
Handler gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T1#
Handler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Forza won't allow Handler to pass to mount.
Handler 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.
Forza trying to control but Handler postures up.
Handler wants to pass to mount but Forza is defending the position.
Forza wants to get back to full guard.
Handler lands with a punch from half guard.
Handler wants to pass to mount but Forza is defending the position.
Forza is trying to maintain the position but Handler is very close to passing his half guard.
Forza is trying to get back to full guard.
Handler wants to control but Forza is keeping him busy.
Forza tries to get to full guard but Handler has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Forza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Handler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Forza tries to get to full guard but Handler has control of the leg.
Handler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Handler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Forza wants to improve his position but Handler is controlling well.
Handler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Forza felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Forza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Handler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Forza keeps working.
Forza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Handler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Handler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Forza trying to control here.
Handler moves into full mount! Forza won't be happy about that!
Handler punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Handler landing strikes from the mount.
Handler putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Handler cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Forza is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Handler is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Forza can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Handler goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Forza turns into him and now he's in Handler's guard.
Handler 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.
Forza seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Handler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Handler dominated that round.
That's time! Handler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Handler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Handler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Forza.
Handler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Handler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Handler misses with the body kick
and Forza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Forza misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Handler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Forza lands a nice shot to the body.
Handler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Forza on the side of the head.
Forza walks into a straight right hand from Handler.#CUT#It looks like Raimundo Forza has been cut.
Handler misses with a takedown attempt - Forza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Forza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Forza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Handler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Forza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Handler stuns Forza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Forza dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Handler. That did some damage!#T1#
Handler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Forza has time to react.
Forza looks to score with a jab to the body but Handler is just out of range.
It looked like Handler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Handler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice jab there from Handler. #CL#
Handler has closed the distance and engaged Forza in a clinch.
Handler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Forza can do to turn this around?
Handler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Forza after a bit of a struggle.
Handler misses with a punch on the inside.
Handler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Handler blocks a body shot from Forza.
Handler scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Handler has picked Forza up - he's going for a ride! Handler dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Handler is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handler raining down hammerfists from mount.#T2#
Handler working Forza over with strikes here.
Handler with a couple of short strikes.
Handler lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #ROC#Forza is rocked!
Forza is looking to get to half guard.
Forza is still in real trouble! Can Handler finish him?#SUB#
Handler looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Forza seems to have recovered his senses.
Handler pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Handler putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Handler postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Forza bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Handler and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Handler!
An out of breath Jacob Handler thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Prescott vs Thai 2
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1##TD#
Handler feints and as Aengus raises his hands in defense, Handler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Handler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Handler in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Aengus is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jacob Handler!
During a confident post fight interview, Jacob Handler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit v Materlak 2
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Diesel throws a hook but Handler avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Handler.
Diesel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diesel lands a jab to the nose.
Diesel throws a looping overhand right but Handler ducks down to avoid it.
Handler is looking to counter punch.
Handler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diesel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Handler.
Diesel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Handler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diesel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diesel lunges at Handler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Handler's hand.
Diesel works Handler's body with a nice hook.
Handler scores with a nice strike.
Diesel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jacob Handler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Handler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Handler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Handler misses the target.
Handler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diesel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Handler lands with a straight right. Diesel didn't see that one coming.
Handler drops his hands momentarily and Diesel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Handler misses with a left hand
and Diesel counters with a stiff right hand.
Handler lands with an uppercut that bounces Diesel off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Diesel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diesel scores with a shot to the side of Handler's head.
Handler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Handler swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Handler throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
Diesel cracks Handler with a nice body shot.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Diesel tries to work over Handler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Handler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from Diesel.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A hook to the body from Handler.
Handler prevents a body shot from Diesel. #T2#
Handler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Handler throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
Handler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diesel avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
Diesel prevents the takedown attempt.
Handler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diesel lands a hook that snaps the head of Handler backwards.
Handler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Handler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Handler tries a body shot but Diesel blocks it.
Diesel digs a right hand into Handler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Handler's gas tank.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diesel lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Handler.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Handler controls the action.
Diesel trying to stall but Handler improves his position. #T3#
Handler misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
Handler blocks an uppercut.
Handler working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diesel.
Diesel has Handler pushed against the cage.
Diesel dodges an elbow strike from Handler.
Diesel has Handler pressed against the cage.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Diesel taking a breather.
Diesel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Handler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diesel blocking some punches.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diesel tries a body shot but Handler blocks it. #T4#
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diesel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Diesel lands with a light punch inside.
Handler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diesel gets underhooks to prevent Handler's takedown attempt.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Handler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Handler blocking some punches.
Handler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Handler misses with the head strike.
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Handler blocks a body shot from Diesel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kloockz Diesel dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Handler tries to keep at a distance but Diesel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Handler swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Handler swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kloockz Diesel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Handler is trying to drag Diesel to the mat but Diesel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Handler fails to land.
Handler blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Handler controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handler misses with an elbow over the top.
Diesel avoiding damage.
Handler misses with an elbow over the top.
Diesel tries to throw a body punch but Handler avoids it by throwing Diesel back against the cage.
Diesel avoids the elbow strike from Handler, against the cage. #T1#
Handler can't get the takedown.
Handler lands with a left to the head.
Diesel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Diesel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Handler throws a head punch that misses.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Handler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Handler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Handler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Handler prevents a body shot from Diesel.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diesel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Diesel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Handler misses with a punch on the inside.
Handler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diesel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Handler. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Handler as Diesel tries to tie him up.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
Handler misses with a punch on the inside.
Diesel digs a right hand underneath Handler's ribcage. Handler let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD#
Handler has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Diesel is trying to keep an underhook but Handler manages to get the takedown into half guard.
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!
Handler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diesel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diesel is trying to maintain the position but Handler is very close to passing his half guard.
Diesel holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Diesel tries to kick Handler off but Handler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Diesel tries to get to full guard but Handler has control of the leg.
Handler trying to mount his opponent but Diesel defends it. #SUB#
Handler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Diesel is looking to improve his position.
Diesel wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Handler tries to pass to full mount but Diesel defends it.
Diesel is trying is best to control the position here.
Diesel wants to get back to his feet.
Handler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Handler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diesel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Handler wants to pass the guard but Diesel is defending well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diesel is trying to stand back up but Handler is controlling him
Handler is pressing down on Diesel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diesel is holding on for now.
Diesel is trying to stand up here but Handler is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kloockz Diesel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diesel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kloockz Diesel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diesel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Handler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diesel throws a hook to the side of Handler's head but Handler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Handler is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Handler misses the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Handler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diesel in his tracks.
Handler throws a combination that misses
letting Diesel counter with a right hand.
Diesel 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.
Diesel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Handler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diesel momentarily.
Diesel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Handler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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 Jacob Handler will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Diesel looks to score with a jab to the body but Handler is just out of range.
Handler scores with a body shot.
Diesel misses with an uppercut.
Diesel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Handler throwing a counter right hand but Diesel manages to avoid it.
Handler connects with a jab.#CL2#
Diesel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diesel looking to slow down the pace here.
Handler tries for a takedown but Diesel manages to get underhooks.
Handler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Handler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Handler throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Handler.
Handler lands a nice uppercut.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Handler.
Diesel stalling.
Handler throws a head punch that misses.
Diesel leaning his opponent against the cage.
Diesel tries a body shot but Handler blocks it. #TD#
Handler lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Diesel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Handler. #SUB#
Handler is looking for a kimura here.
Diesel wants to get back to his feet.
Handler trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T2#
Diesel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Handler is working away from the top position though.
Diesel is trying to stand. #ES2#
Diesel manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Handler keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Handler prevents a body shot from Diesel.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Diesel blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
Handler lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diesel stops a takedown attempt from Handler.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Handler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
Diesel prevents the takedown attempt. #T3#
Diesel lands with a right to the head.
Diesel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Handler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Handler throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Diesel on the inside.
Handler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Handler throws an elbow but it misses.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diesel stops a takedown attempt from Handler.
A short right from Diesel on the inside.
Diesel tries to work over Handler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel blocking some punches. #T4#
Handler can't get the takedown.
Handler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diesel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Handler up against the cage.
A short left from Handler.
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!
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Handler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diesel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Handler or not.
Handler blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Diesel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Handler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diesel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kloockz Diesel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diesel 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SPPS Evolution 9
Date: Jan 05, 2024

#R1##CL#
Handler clinches up with Chai and pushes him back against the cage.
Chai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Handler's elbow.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Handler.
Handler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chai tries to break the clinch but Handler is controlling the position.
Handler misses with the head strike.
Handler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Handler wants a takedown but no success here.
Handler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Handler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Chai breaks the clinch.
Handler misses with an uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Handler checks a leg kick.
Handler swings widly with a right hand
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Handler forces Chai back against the cage and clinches.
Handler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai blocks a body shot from Handler.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Handler.
Chai blocking some punches.
Handler working aggressively here.
Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Handler blocking some punches. #T1#
Chai lands a right hand.
Handler can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action. #TD#
Handler has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Chai is trying to keep an underhook but Handler manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Chai wants to improve his position but Handler is controlling well.
Handler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chai defending well though.
Handler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chai tries to roll over but Handler keeps him under control.
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Handler is working away from the top position though.
Chai wants to improve his position but Handler is controlling well. #SUB#
Handler is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
Handler passes to side control.
Handler works to advance to full mount. Chai defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB#
Handler jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Chai manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Handler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Handler is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Handler working away.
Handler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Handler tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chai's legs. #SUB#
Handler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Handler is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Handler moves into full mount!
Handler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chai holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Handler tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Chai regains half guard.
Handler is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Handler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Chai takes one on the button.
Handler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chai lands a right hook to the body.
Chai scores with a nice strike.
Chai lands a head shot.#CL#
Chai tries to keep at a distance but Handler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Handler controls his hands. #BC2#
Chai manages to break the clinch.
A lazy left from Chai finds it's target.
Chai lands with a straight right. Handler didn't see that one coming.
Handler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Handler throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Handler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chai slaps away a takedown attempt from Handler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Chai misses.
Chai feints and then cracks Handler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Handler down.
Eoin Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Handler closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Chai breaks from the clinch.
Chai is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1##TD#
Handler shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chai napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Handler looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Chai is avoiding damage well.
Handler trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Handler tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Handler wants to take a breather but Chai manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Handler.
Handler chips away with some ground and pound.#CUT#It looks like Eoin Chai has been cut.
Handler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Handler is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Handler drops back looking for a leg! Chai is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chai manages to kick Handler off! Handler jumps back into Chai's guard. #T2#
Handler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chai managing to control the position.
Handler trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Handler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Handler trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #T3#
Handler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chai swinging wildly here.
A counter left hand to the body from Handler misses its target.
Handler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Handler tries to close the distance and clinch but Chai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chai throws a hook but Handler blocks it.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Handler slips the punch.
Chai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Handler tries to clinch there but Chai circles away.
Handler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Handler slips under a jab.
Nice body punch from Chai.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Handler's shoulder, as Handler tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Handler dives in and scores a takedown into Chai's guard.#T4#
Handler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai controlling the position.
Handler trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Handler trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
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!
Handler looking to pass the guard.
Handler throws a big elbow that misses.
Handler stands and throws Chai's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chai prevents Handler from moving into mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eoin Chai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Eoin Chai'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#
Chai missing with a left hand there. Handler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Handler.
Handler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Chai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Handler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jacob Handler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handler wants to clinch.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
Handler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Handler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Chai pushes Handler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Handler.
Chai scores with a shot to the side of Handler's head.
Chai misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Handler.
Chai tries to work over Handler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Handler gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T1#
Handler is keen to just control but Chai is a slippery customer.
Chai is trying to control but Handler passes into side control!
Handler is trying to move to mount but Chai reverses beautifully and ends up in Handler's guard.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Handler is retaining full guard.
Handler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Handler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Handler from controlling successfully.
Handler is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Handler has managed to sneak the leg through.
Handler wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
Handler passes to full mount!
Handler content just to control the position here.
Handler looking to ground and pound but Chai is blocking nicely.
Handler can't control as he wanted to and Chai manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T3##SUB#
Handler seems to be looking for submissions.
Handler wants to free his trapped foot but Chai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Handler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Handler wants to pass the guard but Chai is defending well.
Handler is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #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.
Handler trying to control but Chai is having none of it.
Handler is trying to control here but Chai has managed to regain half guard.
Handler tries to pass to full mount but Chai defends it.
Handler working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Chai's thigh. Chai counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Handler throws a big right hand that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jacob Handler.
I think Handler 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Handler!
A relieved looking Jacob Handler thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SPPS Evolution 6
Date: Dec 15, 2023

#R1#
Handler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Brien.
O Brien throws a low kick but Handler moves out of range easily.
Handler closes the distance and clinches up with O Brien, looking for a takedown. Handler pushes O Brien against the cage but O Brien circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Handler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Handler thows a huge punch but O Brien dodges it nicely.
O Brien makes his way to full guard. A much better position for O Brien.
O Brien looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Handler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handler working away.
Who's going to make the next move?
O Brien is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Handler tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Handler has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Handler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Handler goes for an armbar but he's not got it… O Brien turns into him and now he's in Handler's guard.
Handler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
O Brien definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Handler keeping full guard, as O Brien tries to pass.
O Brien postures up.
O Brien is looking to work some ground and pound but Handler has wrist control.#SUB2#
Handler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O Brien doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. O Brien manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
O Brien won't allow Handler to sweep him here. #T2#
Handler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in O Brien's guard. #REVB#
Handler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Brien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now O Brien is on top in guard. #REVR#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Handler keeping full guard, as O Brien tries to pass.
O Brien trying to control but Handler is working from the bottom.
Handler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. O Brien manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
O Brien tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of O Brien's head.
Handler 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.
Handler cracks O Brien with a solid left hand.#T3#
O Brien looking to control.
Handler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Handler wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Brien keeps working. #SUB2#
O Brien makes his way to full guard, as Handler worked for a kimura.
Handler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Handler is thwarting O Brien's attempts to control the position.
Handler trying to pass the guard but O Brien defending well. #T4##SUB2#
Handler is looking for a kimura here.
Handler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
O Brien wants to get back to his feet.
Handler passes to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Handler trying to control but O Brien is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Handler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Handler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #TD2#
Handler scores with a takedown into O Brien's guard.

O Brien has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Handler off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
O Brien tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Handler is able to avoid easily.
O Brien goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Brien comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Handler avoids the head kick by O Brien.
O Brien walks into a straight right hand from Handler.
A slapping body kick lands there for O Brien.
O Brien lands with an overhand left.
Handler sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
O Brien misses with a hook.
Good shot there by Handler.
O Brien throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
O Brien drops his hands momentarily and Handler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Handler fails with the takedown
and O Brien counters with a right hand to the body.
Handler misses with a body shot
and O Brien counters with a nice low kick that buckles Handler's knee momentarily.
O Brien thuds a left hand into Handler's body.
Handler avoids the head kick by O Brien.
O Brien throws a head kick that half lands.
O Brien connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jacob Handler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Handler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. O Brien manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
O Brien is wriggling around but Handler manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Brien wants to improve his position but Handler is controlling well.
Handler moves nicely into side control. #T2#
Handler has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for O Brien!
O Brien tries to hold on but Handler pushes him away.
Handler prevents O Brien from getting the reversal.
O Brien tries to hold on but Handler postures up.
O Brien regains half guard.
O Brien trying to hold on to Handler's head to control him but Handler postures up. #SUB2#
Handler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, O Brien has managed to free his arm - good work.
Handler passes to full mount! #T3#
Handler controlling from mount.
O Brien is looking to improve his position but Handler isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Handler looking for a guillotine from mount but O Brien is having none of it.
O Brien takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Handler cracks O Brien with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Handler trying to control but O Brien is having none of it.
O Brien is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Handler with shots to the head and body - O Brien looks very uncomfortable down there.
Handler punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jacob Handler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Handler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Handler is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
O Brien is trying to escape the mount.
BOOM! Handler connects with a massive shot to the dome!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Brien wants to hold on but Handler pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jacob Handler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Handler looks for a takedown but O Brien sprawls well.
Handler throws a series of punches but O Brien avoids them all with ease.
A big left from O Brien misses.
Handler fails with a takedown attempt.
Handler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
O Brien tries to land a leg kick but Handler saw it coming and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Handler or perhaps it was just good defense by O Brien, which made it look bad.
O Brien is looking to counter with head kicks.
Miles O Brien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Handler.
O Brien ducks under a wild hook from Handler.
Miles O Brien is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
O Brien on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Handler lands a slapping body shot.
O Brien throws a shot from downtown. Handler moves away and avoids it.
O Brien displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Handler. #T1#
Handler avoids the body shot from O Brien.
O Brien scores with a nice head shot.
O Brien throws a leg kick but Handler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Handler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but O Brien avoids it really well and circles away.
Handler checks a low kick from O Brien.
Handler throws a jab when O Brien was well out of range.
Handler checks a low kick from O Brien.
Handler darts in looking for a takedown but O Brien gets double underhooks and turns Handler into the cage.
Miles O Brien is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Handler or perhaps it was just good defense by O Brien, which made it look bad.
Handler misses with a combination
and O Brien cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O Brien works the jab nicely.
Miles O Brien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A head kick from O Brien lands but Handler takes it in his stride.
O Brien sizes up Handler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#Handler is rocked!
O Brien seems to be stalking Handler here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Handler drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Miles O Brien!
During a confident post fight interview, Miles O Brien thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 108: Hernandez vs Cedillo
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Hermanos walks into a left hand.
Handler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Handler has been working on his boxing with his coaches at K.O MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Handler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hermanos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Handler is looking to counter punch.
Hermanos wants to clinch
and Handler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hermanos tries to close the distance and clinch but Handler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hermanos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Handler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pollos Hermanos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hermanos.
Hermanos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Handler.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hermanos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Handler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hermanos's half guard.
Handler slips a nice elbow through Hermanos's hands, connecting with Hermanos's forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermanos tries to roll over but Handler keeps him under control.#T1#
Handler throws a strike but Hermanos avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Handler wants to control from the top but Hermanos keeps moving.
Hermanos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Handler trying to control but Hermanos is working from the bottom.
Handler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hermanos swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Handler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hermanos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Handler has managed to get both his arms back between Hermanos's legs - danger averted.
Handler is stalling in the full guard.
Handler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hermanos wants to stand up but Handler is controlling him.
Handler wants to control from the top but Hermanos keeps moving. #T2#
Hermanos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Handler manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Hermanos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hermanos wants to stand but Handler is controlling his posture from full guard.
Handler wants to sweep here but Hermanos controlling him for the moment.
Handler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Handler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hermanos's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hermanos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hermanos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Handler is controlling him. #T3#
Handler trying to control the position from guard on top but Hermanos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Handler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Handler pushes down on Hermanos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hermanos wants to get back to his feet.
Hermanos is not content to let Handler control the position.
Hermanos tries to get to full guard but Handler has control of the leg.
Handler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hermanos's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermanos is trying to stand back up but Handler is controlling him #SUB#
Handler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hermanos is just riding it out for now. Handler eventually gives up the hold.
Handler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hermanos's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Handler trying to pass the guard but Hermanos defending well.
Hermanos keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hermanos wants to control but Handler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hermanos moves into full guard.
Handler wants to control from the top but Hermanos keeps moving.
Handler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hermanos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hermanos wants to stand up but Handler is controlling him. #SUB2#
Hermanos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Handler defends it easily.
Handler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Handler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hermanos misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Hermanos moves into the clinch.
Handler can't get the takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but Handler blocks it.
Handler misses with the head strike.
Hermanos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Handler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hermanos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but Handler blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Handler fails to land. #TD#
Handler gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Handler trying to mount his opponent but Hermanos defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handler lands strikes from half guard.
Hermanos is looking for a sweep. Handler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hermanos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Handler is working away from the top position though.
Jacob Handler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Hermanos is trying to get back to full guard.
Handler wants to control but Hermanos is keeping him busy.
Handler wants to free his trapped foot but Hermanos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Handler is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hermanos reverses the position - he's now on top in Handler's guard.
Hermanos looking to pass the guard.
Handler has Hermanos pulled in close to control his posture.
Hermanos tries to stand but Handler is controlling from the bottom.
Hermanos trying to control the position from guard on top but Handler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Hermanos decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2#
Hermanos wants to clinch up but Handler keeps it at a distance.
Hermanos closes the distance looking to clinch
and Handler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jacob Handler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hermanos shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Handler eats them both and turns towards Hermanos to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hermanos fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hermanos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hermanos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hermanos wants to clinch but Handler slips to the side
and Handler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hermanos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Handler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hermanos doesn't manage to clinch there - Handler circles away.
Hermanos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Handler's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Handler duly obliges. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Hermanos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hermanos closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Handler counter with a right hand.
Hermanos loads up on a big right hand but Handler slips the punch.
Hermanos tries to clinch but Handler moves out of range.
Hermanos moves in looking to clinch but Handler pushes him off.
Hermanos tries to clinch but Handler is having none of it.
Pollos Hermanos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Handler cracks a nice hook into Hermanos's ribs.#TD#
Handler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Hermanos makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Handler closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hermanos to the mat! Hermanos manages to get full guard.

Hermanos uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hermanos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Hermanos tries to clinch up.
Jacob Handler is winning the standup battle so far.
Hermanos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Handler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Handler is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hermanos.
Handler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Handler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Handler lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hermanos wants to clinch up but Handler keeps it at a distance.
Hermanos tries to clinch but Handler moves out of range.
Hermanos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Handler just misses with a punch to the body.
Hermanos is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Hermanos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hermanos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Handler.
Handler goes for a takedown attempt but Hermanos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Hermanos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hermanos.
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 Jacob Handler will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hermanos tries to clinch up
and Handler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hermanos thinking.
Hermanos misses with an uppercut.
As Hermanos tries to get set, Handler tries to push him back and clinch up but Hermanos manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Handler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Handler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hermanos can do to turn this around?
Handler is looking to take a break and control but Hermanos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hermanos is trying to control Handler's posture but Handler avoids it.
Hermanos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Handler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handler slips a nice elbow through Hermanos's hands, connecting with Hermanos's forehead.
Hermanos has hold of Handler's hands but Handler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hermanos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hermanos.
Handler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Hermanos trying to control the position.
Hermanos keeping full guard, as Handler tries to pass.
Handler postures up.
Handler passes Hermanos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hermanos is looking to escape.
Hermanos trying to control but Handler postures up.
Hermanos is trying to stand up here but Handler is controlling him well.
Handler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hermanos is trying to stand. #T2#
Handler is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hermanos can't escape the position.
Handler lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Handler controlling his opponent.
Handler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Handler pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Handler wants to control the pace but Hermanos is squirming around nicely.
Hermanos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Handler won't let Hermanos get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Handler trying to control but Hermanos is having none of it.
Hermanos trying desperately to get to his feet. #T3#
Handler working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hermanos tries to reverse the position but Handler maintains control.
Handler lands a big shot there that rocks Hermanos but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Handler punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hermanos can't escape the position.
Hermanos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Handler is landing with some decent strikes but Hermanos is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#Hermanos is rocked!
Handler looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Hermanos covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Handler!
A very excited looking Jacob Handler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HFC 103: Bond vs Dorado
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Egyptian tries to clinch there but Handler circles away.
Egyptian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jacob Handler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Handler as he connects with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Egyptian 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Egyptian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Handler. That did some damage!
Egyptian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Handler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Egyptian was well out of range. Poor timing from Handler.#CL2#
Handler rushes Egyptian and presses him up against the cage.
Egyptian tries a knee to the head but Handler blocks it.
Egyptian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Handler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Handler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Egyptian prevents it.
Egyptian tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #TD2#
Handler tightens his grip and picks Egyptian up, before dumping him to the ground. Egyptian manages to land in guard.
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!
Handler won't allow Egyptian to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Handler trying to control but Egyptian is working from the bottom.
Handler stops Egyptian from standing up. #T1#
Handler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Egyptian wants to get back to his feet but Handler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Handler wants to pass the guard but Egyptian is keeping the position.
Handler trying to control the position from guard on top but Egyptian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Egyptian seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Handler stops Egyptian from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Egyptian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Handler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Handler tries to clinch up.
Egyptian looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Handler moves in looking to clinch but Egyptian pushes him off.
Handler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Handler 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.#T2#
Handler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Egyptian misses with an uppercut
and Handler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Handler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Handler is working for takedown but Egyptian is calmly controlling the position for now.
Egyptian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Egyptian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Handler backwards.
Handler takes a knee right on the jaw!
Handler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Egyptian fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Horus Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Handler.
Handler misses with an uppercut
and Egyptian counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Egyptian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Handler looks to throw the jab but Egyptian is out of range.
Handler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Egyptian has time to react.#CL2#
Handler clinches up with Egyptian and pushes him back against the cage.
Handler managing to block the knees to the body from Egyptian.
Egyptian missing with knees to the body.
Egyptian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Handler. #T3#
Egyptian swings wildly with an uppercut but Handler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Handler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Egyptian is defending well.#TD2#
Handler works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Handler works over Egyptian with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Handler cracks Egyptian with a solid left hand.
Egyptian is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Handler tries to free his leg and advance position but Egyptian is retaining full guard.
Handler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Handler throws a big elbow that misses.
Handler throws a strike but Egyptian rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Egyptian seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Handler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4##SUB2#
Handler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Egyptian looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Handler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Egyptian defends it easily.
Handler working a defensive guard here.
Handler 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#
Handler passes to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Handler 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#
Handler stuns Egyptian with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Handler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Handler misses with a shot to the body
and Egyptian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Handler just misses with a punch to the body.
Handler connects with a body shot that sends Egyptian's belly button to the back.
Handler misses the shot to the body.
Handler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Egyptian.
Handler blocks a head kick by Egyptian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handler has a takedown stuffed.
Egyptian stuffs the takedown attempt from Handler. Handler gets slowly back to his feet. #T1##CL2#
Handler moves into the clinch.
Egyptian prevents the takedown attempt.
Horus Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Handler.
Egyptian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Egyptian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Handler backwards.
Handler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Egyptian prevents it.
Egyptian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Handler.
Egyptian lands with a short shot to the head.
Egyptian lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Egyptian breaks the clinch.
Handler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Egyptian's head.
Handler works the jab nicely.
Egyptian feints and then cracks Handler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Handler down. #CL2#
Handler clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egyptian connects with a knee to the head. #T2##BC#
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Handler misses with a shot to the body
and Egyptian counters with a low kick, right behind Handler 's knee.
Egyptian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Handler.
Egyptian takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Handler blocks a low kick nicely.
Handler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Handler connects with a body shot.
Handler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Egyptian swivels and escapes.
Handler throws a looping overhand right but Egyptian ducks down to avoid it.
Handler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Egyptian takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Handler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Egyptian throws a front kick aimed at Handler's knee but Handler avoids it well. #T3#
Handler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Handler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Egyptian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Handler goes for a takedown attempt but Egyptian pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Handler clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Egyptian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Handler throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Egyptian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Handler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Egyptian takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Handler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Egyptian paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Egyptian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Handler closes the distance and clinches.
Handler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Egyptian throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Handler goes for a takedown attempt but Egyptian pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Handler throws out a powerful jab.
Handler misses with a wild body shot.
As Handler backs away, Egyptian returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice jab there from Handler. #CL2#
Handler clinches up against the cage.
Egyptian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Egyptian is trying to maintain a safe position but Handler gets an underhook and turns Egyptian into the cage.
Egyptian manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Handler 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Handler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Egyptian, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Handler has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Egyptian is trying to keep an underhook but Handler manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Egyptian pushes Handler off and gets back to his feet.
Egyptian tries a head kick but it misses.
Handler swings for the body but Egyptian moves out of range.
Handler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Egyptian appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jab by Handler.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Handler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Handler tries to clinch
and Handler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Handler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Egyptian's head.
Handler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Egyptian paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Handler looks to score with a jab to the body but Egyptian is just out of range.#CL2#
Handler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Egyptian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Handler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Handler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Horus Egyptian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Handler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Handler as Egyptian tries to tie him up.
Egyptian gets underhooks to prevent Handler's takedown attempt.
Egyptian tries to land a knee to the head but Handler blocks with his arms.
Egyptian tries a knee to the head but Handler blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Handler.
Egyptian trying to land knees to the body.
Egyptian lands with a light punch inside.
Egyptian tries a knee to the head but Handler blocks it.
Egyptian lands a knee to the body.
Egyptian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Egyptian leaning against his opponent.
Handler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Handler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Horus Egyptian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Egyptian lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Egyptian is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Horus Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Handler.
Egyptian lands a good knee to the midsection. Handler won't want to take too many of those.
Handler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Egyptian avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Egyptian stops a takedown attempt from Handler.
Handler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Egyptian stalls.
Handler has a couple of punches blocked by Egyptian.
Handler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Handler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Egyptian avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Egyptian using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Handler is trying to drag Egyptian to the mat but Egyptian just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Egyptian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Handler.
Egyptian is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3#
Egyptian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Handler is defending well for now.
Handler looking for a takedown.
Egyptian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Egyptian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Egyptian landing knees to the head.
Egyptian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Handler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Egyptian missing with knees to the body.
Egyptian stops a takedown attempt from Handler.
Egyptian pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Handler tightens his grip and picks Egyptian up, before dumping him to the ground. Egyptian manages to land in guard.
Egyptian keeping moving, preventing Handler from controlling successfully.
Egyptian wants to get back to his feet but Handler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Egyptian trying to control the position. #T4#
Handler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Handler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Handler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Egyptian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Handler stopping the sweep attempt from Egyptian.
Egyptian wants to get back to his feet but Handler is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Handler misses.
Egyptian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Handler.
Egyptian looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

And that's the end of the fight!
Horus Egyptian showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Handler 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: HFC 96: Chai vs Harris
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Handler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Handler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kruczek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Handler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kruczek fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Handler on the side of the head.
Handler 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.
Handler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kruczek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kruczek misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kruczek misses with a body shot.
Dionizy Kruczek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Handler as he connects with a hook.
Handler avoids the body shot from Kruczek.
Kruczek takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Handler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kruczek has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruczek trying to hold on to Handler's head to control him but Handler postures up.
Kruczek gets full guard.#SUB2#
Handler drops back looking for a leg! Kruczek is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kruczek manages to kick Handler off! Handler jumps back into Kruczek's guard.
Kruczek has his hands on Handler's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Kruczek keeping moving, preventing Handler from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Handler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kruczek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Handler has managed to get both his arms back between Kruczek's legs - danger averted.
Kruczek trying to control the position.
Handler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Kruczek is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Handler is aware though and is defending well.
Kruczek controlling the position.
Handler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Handler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Handler 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. #T2#
Kruczek on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Handler is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Handler tries to control but Kruczek wriggling away.
Handler fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Handler avoids the attempt from Kruczek to control.
Handler connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Handler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kruczek is looking to escape.
Handler lands a big elbow. #T3#
Handler controlling from the full mount.
Kruczek really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kruczek slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kruczek wants to control but Handler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kruczek manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruczek keeping moving, preventing Handler from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kruczek looking for a guillotine here but Handler defends easily.
Kruczek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kruczek trying to control the position here.
Handler is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Handler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kruczek's guard.
Kruczek moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Kruczek has his foot on Handler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Handler works his way back into a safe position though.
Handler trying to control but Kruczek is working from the bottom.
Handler looking to pass the guard.
Kruczek working a defensive guard here.
Handler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruczek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Handler with a nice head shot there.
Kruczek controls Handler momentarily but Handler frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Handler dominated that round.
That's time! Kruczek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Handler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kruczek.
Handler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruczek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Handler keeps the fight on the outside.
Handler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kruczek. Kruczek circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Handler avoids the body shot from Kruczek.
Handler fails with a takedown attempt.
Kruczek throws a solid leg kick but Handler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kruczek.
The crowd cheers as Handler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kruczek doesn't seem phased though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kruczek throws a right hand that misses
and Handler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD#
Kruczek manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Handler on his heels. He'll look to pass Handler's guard now, I'm sure.
Kruczek passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Handler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Handler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Handler sneaks back into half guard.
Handler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Kruczek is keen to just control but Handler is a slippery customer.
Handler wants to get back to full guard.
Handler keeps trying to improve his position.
Handler is not content to let Kruczek control the position.#SUB#
Kruczek seems to be looking for submissions.
Kruczek is controlling the pace.
Handler is refusing to be controlled, as Kruczek sits in half guard.
Kruczek will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kruczek seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Kruczek is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Handler is trying to maintain the position but Kruczek is very close to passing his half guard.
Handler is trying to get back to full guard.
Kruczek seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Handler tries to get to full guard but Kruczek has control of the leg.
Kruczek trying to mount his opponent but Handler defends it. #SUB#
Kruczek is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Handler sees it coming and defends easily.
Handler is looking for a sweep. Kruczek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Handler wants to control but Kruczek is keeping busy.
Handler wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Kruczek seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Kruczek is trying to work for a kimura but Handler is defending well.
Handler is not content to let Kruczek control the position.
Handler tries to get to full guard but Kruczek has control of the leg.
Handler moves into full guard.
Kruczek trying to control the position from guard on top but Handler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruczek is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Handler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Handler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kruczek wants to control from the top but Handler keeps moving. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Handler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kruczek wants to control from the top but Handler keeps moving.
Kruczek content to stall in guard here.
Handler 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#
Kruczek tries to roll over but Handler keeps him under control.
Jacob Handler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Handler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruczek is trying is best to control the position here.
Kruczek is trying to control but Handler manages to pass to mount!
A nice elbow there by Handler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jacob Handler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Kruczek fails with a takedown attempt.
Handler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kruczek scores with a nice head shot.
Jacob Handler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Handler cracks Kruczek with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kruczek fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Handler misses with a wild body shot.
Kruczek takes one to the side of the head.
Kruczek swings away with a body shot that misses
and Handler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
Handler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Handler lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kruczek's head.
Handler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kruczek wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Handler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kruczek trying to control here. #T1#
Handler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Handler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Handler drops an elbow to the side of Kruczek's head.
Kruczek is looking to control Handler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kruczek avoid being mounted?
Kruczek won't allow Handler to pass to mount.
Handler working Kruczek over with strikes.
Kruczek wants to get back to full guard.
Handler trying to control the action but Kruczek is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kruczek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kruczek wants to control but Handler is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Kruczek is refusing to be controlled, as Handler sits in half guard.
Kruczek is looking for a sweep. Handler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kruczek is refusing to be controlled, as Handler sits in half guard.
Handler trying to pass the guard but Kruczek defending well.
Kruczek wants to improve his position but Handler is controlling well.
Handler trying to pass the guard but Kruczek defending well.
Kruczek is looking to control Handler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kruczek avoid being mounted?
Kruczek is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Handler lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Kruczek is controlling Handler's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kruczek tries to roll over but Handler keeps him under control.
Kruczek has hold of Handler's hands but Handler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kruczek keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Handler is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kruczek is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kruczek keeping moving, preventing Handler from controlling successfully.
Handler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kruczek is keeping the position for now.
Handler postures up in Kruczek's guard and throws a big left but Kruczek blocks it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kruczek controls Handler momentarily but Handler frees himself.
Handler trying to control but Kruczek is working from the bottom.
Handler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kruczek pulls Handler in close to his closed guard and prevents Handler from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kruczek controls Handler momentarily but Handler frees himself.
Kruczek has Handler pulled in close to control his posture.
Handler wants to control from the top but Kruczek keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruczek has Handler pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Handler cracks Kruczek with a good jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Handler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Handler 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Bounty Tournament 3
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
Handler drops his hands momentarily and Pandeya takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Handler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pandeya throws out the jab.
Pandeya is looking to score with low kicks.
Pandeya stuffs the takedown.
Pandeya tries to score with a low kick but Handler moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Handler! But no joy.
Handler lands an overhand right.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Handler.
You can see the frustration on Pandeya's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Handler wants to control but Pandeya is keeping him busy.
Handler tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pandeya's legs.
Pandeya has one of Handler's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Handler taking a breather here.
Handler landing strikes. #T1#
Pandeya wants to control but Handler postures up.#SUB2#
Handler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pandeya has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pandeya's coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Pandeya is not content to let Handler control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Handler.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pandeya defending against the ground and pound.
Pandeya sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pandeya is looking to improve his position.
Pandeya gets full guard.
Handler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pandeya is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Handler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pandeya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Handler throws a big right hand that misses.
Handler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pandeya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pandeya 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#
Handler trying to control here.
Handler wants to improve his position but Pandeya is controlling well.
Handler gets full guard.
Pandeya trying to control the position from guard on top but Handler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Handler looking for a sweep. Not yet Handler, not yet. #T3#
Pandeya is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pandeya stopping the sweep attempt from Handler.
Pandeya advances position into side control!
Handler is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Pandeya wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Handler, who protects the arm well.
Pandeya tries to move to mount but Handler blocks the move with his legs.
Pandeya moves into full mount! #T4#
Pandeya looking to control but Handler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pandeya takes Handler's back.
Handler wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Pandeya tightening his grip on Handler, looking for the choke.
Handler tries to escape but Pandeya has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Pandeya keeps control of the position as Handler tries to break free. #SUB#
Pandeya working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Handler trying to control the action but Pandeya just sinks the hooks in.
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 Saurabh Pandeya will probably get the nod.
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#
Pandeya tries to score with a low kick but Handler moves his leg out of the way.
Handler throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Handler.
Pandeya connects with an inside leg kick.
Pandeya scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Handler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Handler scores with a three punch combo!
A shot to the liver by Pandeya. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pandeya darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pandeya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Handler! But no joy.
Handler throws an off balance right hand
and Handler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handler shoots for a takedown but Pandeya saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pandeya misses the shot to the body.
Saurabh Pandeya is winning the standup battle so far.
Handler moves out of range as Pandeya strikes.
Handler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pandeya misses the jab.
Pandeya lands the left hand.
A big left from Pandeya misses. #T1#
Pandeya darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pandeya ducks right into an uppercut from Handler.
Pandeya takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Handler lands with an overhand left.
Pandeya misses with a hook.
Pandeya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Handler throws a big shot that misses.
Pandeya lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pandeya throws a front kick aimed at Handler's knee but Handler avoids it well.
It seemed like Handler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pandeya connects with a jab.
Handler lands a nice shot to the body.
Pandeya looks to land a left hand but Handler moved out of range nicely.
Pandeya scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jacob Handler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handler avoids the body shot from Pandeya.
Pandeya backing away here, and Handler unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pandeya lands a nice shot to the body.
Pandeya looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Pandeya slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pandeya buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Handler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pandeya throws out the jab.
Pandeya scores with a jab.
Pandeya swings widly with a right hand
and Handler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Handler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A leg kick checked by Handler.
Handler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Pandeya counter with a right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Handler.
Handler misses with a straight left.
Handler takes one to the side of the head.
A big right from Pandeya misses. #TD2#
Handler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pandeya works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jacob Handler has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Pandeya trying to control the position here.
Handler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pandeya wants to sweep but no luck.
Pandeya seems keen to control Handler's posture.
Handler preventing the sweep.
Handler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pandeya's guard.
Pandeya has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Handler is working away from the top position though.
Pandeya makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pandeya.#SUB#
Pandeya is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Handler is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pandeya is on top in guard. #REVR#
Handler wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Pandeya controls from within his opponent's guard.
Handler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pandeya stands and throws Handler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Handler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Handler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Handler working over Pandeya with some ground and pound. Pandeya looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pandeya is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Handler prevents Pandeya from improving his position.
Handler drops an elbow to the side of Pandeya's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saurabh Pandeya dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Pandeya lands the left hand.
Handler fails to land the takedown.
Handler throws a poor cross that misses
and Pandeya counters with a nice uppercut.
Handler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pandeya as he jumps to the side.
Pandeya scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Handler doesn't seem bothered though.
Pandeya swings widly with a right hand
and Handler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pandeya has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pandeya there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slow jab from Handler misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Handler.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handler trying to control the position but Pandeya is working away.
Pandeya is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Handler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Pandeya is trying to get back to full guard.
Pandeya trying to control from the bottom.
Pandeya is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Handler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Handler's back!
Handler is trying to break free.
Handler is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Pandeya off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Pandeya controlling the position well here. Handler rolled but Pandeya kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Handler staying busy and making it hard for Pandeya to control.
Pandeya keeps control of the position as Handler tries to break free.
Pandeya doesn't have the hooks in and Handler manages to turn into his guard.
Pandeya bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Handler's guard. #REVR#
Pandeya controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pandeya trying to control the position from guard on top but Handler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacob Handler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pandeya engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Handler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Handler keeping moving, preventing Pandeya from controlling successfully.
Handler wants to sweep but no luck.
Pandeya controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Handler 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#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handler wants to pass the guard but Pandeya is defending well.
Pandeya wants to control but Handler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Handler takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Handler is looking to take a break and control but Pandeya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pandeya manages to get to full guard.
Pandeya is adopting a defensive guard.
Handler landing some decent shots from guard.
Pandeya is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Handler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Handler wants to control from the top but Pandeya keeps moving.
Handler stopping the sweep attempt from Pandeya.
Handler looking to pass the guard. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Handler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pandeya 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pandeya has his hands on Handler's head, controlling the position.
Handler passes into half guard.
Pandeya is staying active underneath Handler, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Handler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pandeya controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacob Handler.
I think Pandeya 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saurabh Pandeya!
A relieved looking Saurabh Pandeya thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 88: Ilmarinen vs Holly
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Lambart throws out a loose jab but Handler uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lambart.#TD2#
Handler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lambart quickly recovers to half guard.
Handler is looking to take a break and control but Lambart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Handler slows the pace down in half guard.
Lambart moves into full guard.
Handler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handler prevents Lambart from getting back to his feet.
Handler wants to control from the top but Lambart keeps moving.
Lambart wants to stand but Handler is controlling the position. #T1#
Handler trying to control the position from guard on top but Lambart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lambart wants to stand but Handler is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lambart displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Handler.
Handler shoots and misses
and Lambart counters with a left to the body.
Nice defenses there by Handler.
Handler shoots in for a takedown but Lambart shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Liber Lambart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Handler.
Handler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Handler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Handler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lambart 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#
Lambart tries to stand and escape but Handler is controlling the position.
Lambart thows a huge punch but Handler dodges it nicely. #T2#
Lambart prevents Handler from improving his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handler moves into full guard.
Lambart is looking to stand up but Handler won't let him.
Handler wants to sweep here but Lambart controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Handler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lambart would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Handler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lambart trying to stand up but can't free himself from Handler's guard.
Handler tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB2#
Handler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Handler tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Handler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lambart is aware though and is defending well.#SU#
Lambart stands and steps away. Handler gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Handler scores with a nice right hand.
Lambart scores with a sloppy right hand. Handler should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Handler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lambart prevents Handler from moving into mount.
Handler scoring with punches from side control.
Handler tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Handler throws a strike aimed at the side of Lambart's head but Lambart avoids it well.
Lambart can't do much from the bottom here.
Handler cracks Lambart with a big elbow. #T4#
Lambart on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lambart takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lambart regains half guard, as Handler was trying to land strikes.
Lambart looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lambart tries to kick Handler off but Handler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lambart is trying to control but Handler passes into side control!
Lambart manages to get back to half guard.
Handler trying to control the action but Lambart is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lambart is defending against the submission attempts here by Handler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jacob Handler will probably get the nod.
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#
Handler misses with a low kick.
Lambart throws a hook but Handler blocks it.
Handler is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lambart throws a looping overhand right but Handler ducks down to avoid it.
Lambart digs a good body shot into Handler's ribs.#TD2#
Lambart tries to sprawl but Handler drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Handler is keen to just control but Lambart is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Lambart actively working from the bottom here.
Handler wants to pass to mount but Lambart is defending the position. #SUB2#
Handler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lambart is just riding it out for now. Handler eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handler passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lambart! #T1#
Handler avoids the attempt from Lambart to control.
Jacob Handler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lambart sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lambart is refusing to be controlled, as Handler sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Handler is looking for a kimura here.
Lambart is looking to escape.
Handler wants to pass the guard but Lambart is defending well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Handler prevents Lambart from standing back up.
Lambart tries to get to full guard but Handler has control of the leg.
Lambart is not content to let Handler control the position.
Handler moves nicely into side control.
Handler trying to control the action but Lambart is working from the bottom.
Handler scores with punches from side control. #T3#
Handler misses with the ground and pound.
Lambart manages to get back to half guard.
Handler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lambart defending well though.
Lambart is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Handler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Handler's back!
Handler has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Lambart.
Lambart biding his time, controlling Handler.
Handler has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Lambart.
Lambart controlling well, preventing Handler from escaping the position.
Handler is still trying to improve position.
Handler trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lambart keeps control of the position as Handler tries to break free.
Handler breaks Lambart's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Handler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Handler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Handler passes Lambart's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Handler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lambart missing with punches from the bottom.
Lambart is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Handler scores with a couple of nice shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lambart wants to control but Handler is keeping busy and won't allow it. #ES#
Lambart kicks Handler off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Handler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lambart quickly recovers to half guard.

Lambart manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Lambart throws a body kick that misses.
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 Liber Lambart will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lambart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Lambart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Handler.
Lambart dips to his left and cracks Handler with an uppercut!
Lambart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Handler is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Handler lands a right hook to the body.
Handler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lambart.
It seemed like Handler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Lambart misses.
Handler shoots in looking for a takedown but Lambart manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Handler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Handler lands a nice shot to the body.
Lambart takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lambart slips a jab from Handler.#TD2#
Handler shoots in and gets a takedown into Lambart's guard.
Lambart is trying to keep Handler in close.
Handler trying to control the position from guard on top but Lambart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#T1#
Lambart preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lambart being controlled here, momentarily.
Handler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Handler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lambart works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Handler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lambart pulls Handler in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Handler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lambart.
Handler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lambart.
Handler misses with a few strikes there.
Handler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jacob Handler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Liber Lambart is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Lambart misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Handler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lambart fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lambart slips under a jab.
Lambart throws a hook but Handler avoids it easily.
Lambart misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Lambart gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lambart is controlling Handler's posture.
Handler wants to pass the guard but Lambart is keeping the position.
Handler trying to control the position from guard on top but Lambart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Handler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lambart haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Handler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lambart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Handler wants to control from the top but Lambart keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lambart is on top in guard. #REVR#
Lambart wants to control from the top but Handler keeps moving.
Handler looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lambart puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Handler is trying to get back to full guard.
Lambart is taking a breather. Handler says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
Handler gets full guard.
Handler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lambart is one step ahead there.
Lambart looking to pass the guard. #SU#
Lambart gets to his feet. Handler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Handler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lambart throws out a loose jab but Handler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lambart keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Liber Lambart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Handler.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Handler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lambart circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Lambart on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Handler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lambart just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Handler. Beautiful body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacob Handler.
I think Handler 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: HFC 85: Fermi vs Marley
Date: Jun 02, 2023

#R1#
Amosov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Handler on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Jacob Handler has been cut.
Handler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've been told by Amosov's head coaches at The Devilâ€™s Playground that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Amosov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Handler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Yaroslav Amosov has been cut.
Amosov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Handler goes for a double leg but Amosov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Amosov continues to drive forward.
Amosov tries to clinch up but Handler circles away and keeps his distance.
Handler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Amosov clinches with his opponent.
Handler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Amosov pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck for Handler with that takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Amosov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yaroslav Amosov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Handler.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amosov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Handler misses with a hook
and Handler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Decent striking displayed by Handler there.
Handler punishes Amosov's body with a nice straight punch.
Handler swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Handler lands with a hook. Amosov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Handler lands a nice looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Amosov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice shot by Amosov.
Handler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Amosov.
Amosov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Handler with a hook.
Handler lands a head shot.
Handler has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Handler looks to land a left hand but Amosov moved out of range nicely.
Amosov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Amosov missing with a left hand there. Handler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Handler lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yaroslav Amosov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Handler shoots in looking for a takedown but Amosov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Handler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Amosov.
Handler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Amosov moves in looking to clinch but Handler pushes him off.
Handler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Handler fails to land the takedown.
Amosov walks into a left hand.
Handler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Amosov lands a head kick. Handler smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Handler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Amosov circles away.
Handler fails with the takedown
and Amosov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Amosov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Handler gets tackled into the cage by Amosov. Amosov maintains the clinch. #T3#
Amosov swings wildly with an uppercut but Handler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Handler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Amosov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Handler is trying to drag Amosov to the mat but Amosov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Amosov gets underhooks to prevent Handler's takedown attempt.
Amosov has a couple of punches blocked by Handler.
Handler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Amosov fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Amosov rushes Handler and presses him up against the cage.
Handler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Amosov has a couple of punches blocked by Handler.
Amosov is pressed up against the cage. Handler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Amosov down to the mat. Amosov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Handler tries for a takedown but Amosov circles away easily
and Amosov counters with a nice uppercut.
Handler is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Amosov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Amosov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Handler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Amosov wants to clinch.
Handler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice shot lands for Handler.
Amosov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Handler to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amosov doesn't manage to clinch there - Handler circles away. #CL#
Amosov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Amosov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Handler tightens his grip and picks Amosov up, before dumping him to the ground. Amosov manages to land in guard.
Handler wants to control from the top but Amosov keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amosov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Handler is controlling him.
Amosov keeping full guard, as Handler tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Handler dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Amosov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Handler throws the left hand but Amosov avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Amosov forces Handler back against the cage and clinches.
Handler tries to score a body lock takedown but Amosov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Amosov throws a head punch that misses.
Amosov working aggressively here.
Amosov misses with a punch on the inside.
Amosov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amosov lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amosov.
Handler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Amosov swings wildly with an uppercut but Handler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Handler blocks an uppercut.
Handler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Amosov after a bit of a struggle.
Yaroslav Amosov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Handler.
Amosov lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amosov misses with some punches.
Amosov scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Handler lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handler is trying to control the action in half guard but Amosov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Handler has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Handler has control of Amosov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Amosov regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T1#
Handler throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Amosov because Handler loaded up on that one.
Amosov is squirming around, avoiding Handler's attempts to control the action.
Amosov manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Handler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Handler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Amosov defending well though.
Handler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Handler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amosov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Amosov is trying to stand.
Handler is trying to control the action in half guard but Amosov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Handler is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Amosov still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Amosov has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Handler looks to move to half guard but instead Amosov has passed into mount! Damn!
Handler is desperately trying to improve his position but Amosov has a good base and remains in mount.
Handler is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Amosov wants to get back to his feet but Handler is holding on tight.
Handler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SU#
Amosov gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Amosov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Handler connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Amosov scrambles back to his feet.
Handler swats away the attempt to clinch by Amosov.
Handler dives in for a single leg takedown but Amosov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice cross by Amosov.
Handler misses with a takedown attempt - Amosov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Amosov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Amosov moves out of range as Handler strikes.
Yaroslav Amosov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Handler misses with a hook
and Amosov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD#
Amosov cracks Handler with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Amosov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Handler to stand back up!#ROC#Handler is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Amosov counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yaroslav Amosov!
During a confident post fight interview, Yaroslav Amosov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 83: Hernandez vs Berkut
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Handler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Armando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Handler misses with a left hand
and Armando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Handler digs a good hook to Armando's body.
Armando misses the shot to the body.
Jacob Handler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Handler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Handler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Armando's guard. #SUB2#
Handler seems to be working for a kimura but Armando defends the submission attempt.
Armando wants to improve his position but Handler is controlling well.
Handler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Armando is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Handler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Handler trying to control from half guard but Armando is working away.
Handler trying to pass the guard but Armando defending well.
Armando knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Handler on the ground.
Armando is looking for a sweep. Handler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Handler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Handler moves nicely into side control.
Handler passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Armando!
BOOM! Handler connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Handler scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Handler landing shots from mount.
The referee warns Armando that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T2#
Armando tries to hold on but Handler pushes him away.
Armando on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Armando tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Handler working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Armando turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Handler off and cradles Armando's limp body as Handler celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Jacob Handler!
An out of breath Jacob Handler thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 79: Holly vs Tintley
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Hansen.
Hansen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Handler. Hansen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Handler throws a jab but it's blocked by Hansen.
Hansen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Handler defends it well.
Hansen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handler.
Hansen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters circling - Handler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Handler lands with a straight right. Hansen didn't see that one coming.
Handler throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Hansen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Handler! #SUB2#
Hansen tries for a kimura but Handler is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Handler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Handler is looking to reverse the position.
Handler stops Hansen from passing to mount. #T1##SUB2#
Hansen in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Handler is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Soren Hansen!
An out of breath and clearly excited Soren Hansen thanked Katman Drip Inc. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: HFC 75: Pay day at the Expo
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Handler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#It looks like Duke Babaganush has been cut.
Handler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babaganush throws out the jab.
Babaganush rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Handler counters with a straight right hand.
Handler jabs Babaganush right on the nose. Babaganush blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circling - Handler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Babaganush misses with a hook.
Handler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Babaganush in his tracks.
Handler shoots in but no luck this time.
Jab from Babaganush.
Handler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babaganush.
Handler blocks a head kick by Babaganush.
Babaganush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Babaganush keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handler.
Babaganush was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Handler throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babaganush throws a shot from downtown. Handler moves away and avoids it.
Handler slips a jab from Babaganush.
Babaganush throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Babaganush misses the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Babaganush as he connects with a hook.
Handler moves out of range of the strikes.
Babaganush misses with an uppercut.
Babaganush is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Handler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Handler moves into range and clinches up with Babaganush.#BC#
Babaganush escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Babaganush digs a good body shot into Handler's ribs.
Handler scores with a nice right hand.
Babaganush throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Handler gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Babaganush's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Babaganush throws a looping overhand right but Handler ducks down to avoid it.
Babaganush just misses with a punch to the body.
Babaganush throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice combination there by Babaganush.
Babaganush connects with a good right hand that stumbles Handler. Handler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Babaganush misses with a hook. Handler ducked under it nicely.
Babaganush looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Babaganush throws a combination that misses
and Handler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Babaganush thinking.
A big left from Babaganush misses.
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!
Babaganush throws the left hand but Handler avoids the punch easily.
Babaganush looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Handler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Babaganush.
A bone on bone clash there as Handler blocks the leg kick. #TD2#
Handler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Babaganush is looking to escape.#T2#
Handler frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Handler looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Babaganush really wants to buck Handler off and get back to his feet.
Handler is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC2#Babaganush is rocked!
Handler postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Babaganush out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Handler goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jacob Handler!
Our winner, Jacob Handler, 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: HFC 70 - De Rossi vs Ilmarinen
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Pandeya walks into a jab.
Pandeya looks to throw the jab but Handler is out of range.
Handler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pandeya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Handler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pandeya appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Handler missing with a left hand there. Pandeya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Handler fails with the takedown
letting Pandeya counter with a right hand.
Pandeya with a jab.
Pandeya takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've been hearing reports that Pandeya has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That kick from Handler tenderised Pandeya's leg. Pandeya is trying to keep his angry face on.
Handler throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Pandeya counter with a right hand.
Pandeya slips a jab and a cross from Handler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handler misses with a jab to the body
and Pandeya counters with a left to the body.
Handler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pandeya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Handler misses with a looping left.
Pandeya misses with a straight left. #T1#
Pandeya lands a nice looking body shot.
Pandeya blocks a jab.
Handler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Handler shoots for a takedown but Pandeya saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jacob Handler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pandeya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Handler.
Handler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Handler throws a body kick that misses
and Pandeya counters with a stiff right hand.
Pandeya fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Handler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pandeya misses with an uppercut.
Handler loads up on a big right hand but Pandeya slips the punch.
Handler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pandeya is looking to counter punch.
Handler misses with a double jab
and Pandeya counters with a left to the body.
A low kick from Handler is predictable there #TD#
and Pandeya counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pandeya.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Handler looking for a guillotine here but Pandeya defends easily.
Pandeya tries to free his leg and advance position but Handler is retaining full guard. #T2#
Handler looking for a sweep. Not yet Handler, not yet. #SUB2#
Handler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pandeya gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pandeya advances position into side control!#SUB#
Pandeya looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Handler looks to move to half guard but instead Pandeya has passed into mount! Damn!
Pandeya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Handler is trying to escape the mount but Pandeya keeps good control and instead manages to take Handler's back. #SUB#
Handler defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pandeya's arms. #T3#
Pandeya is trying to stick to Handler's back but Handler is turning into Pandeya. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pandeya's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Handler.#SUB#
Pandeya is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Pandeya had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Handler defends it easily.#SUB#
Handler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Handler pushing down on Pandeya's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pandeya trying to control here.
Handler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Pandeya looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Handler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Handler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Handler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pandeya knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Handler wants to work for an arm triangle but Pandeya is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pandeya manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Handler avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Handler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Pandeya looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Pandeya is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Pandeya has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Handler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saurabh Pandeya 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#
A shot to the liver by Handler. Beautiful body shot.
Pandeya with a nice cross.
Handler fails to land with a series of punches.
Pandeya moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pandeya cracks Handler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jacob Handler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Handler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pandeya moves away.
Pandeya changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Handler looks to land a left hand but Pandeya moved out of range nicely.
Pandeya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Handler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handler misses with an uppercut.
Handler misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice sprawl there from Pandeya as Handler shoots in.
Pandeya misses with a straight left. #T1#
Pandeya defending well as Handler loads up on a big left hand.
Pandeya drops down looking for a counter takedown but Handler sprawls and moves away.
Pandeya jabs Handler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Handler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Handler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Handler throws out a powerful jab.
Pandeya throws a lazy uppercut
and Handler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jacob Handler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Handler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pandeya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pandeya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Handler misses with a hook.
Pandeya blocks a jab.
Handler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Saurabh Pandeya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Handler throws a series of punches but Pandeya avoids them all with ease.
Handler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pandeya cracks Handler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pandeya.
Pandeya jabs Handler to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Pandeya lands a jab.#TD2#
Handler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pandeya stops Handler from passing to mount.
Pandeya tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Handler working away.
Pandeya manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Handler is not content to let Pandeya control the position.
Pandeya is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Handler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pandeya trying to pass the guard but Handler defending well. #T3##SUB#
Pandeya seems to be working for a kimura but Handler defends the submission attempt.
Handler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pandeya trying to mount his opponent but Handler defends it.
Pandeya frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Handler is looking to get to half guard.
Pandeya tries to control but Handler wriggling away. #T4#
Pandeya prevents Handler from getting the reversal.
Pandeya tries to control but Handler wriggling away.
Handler regains half guard.
Pandeya frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pandeya fails to take his opponent's back.
Pandeya works his way to his opponent's back.
Handler is trying to break free. #SUB#
Pandeya has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Handler is defending well here and trying to improve his 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 Saurabh Pandeya will probably get the nod.
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. 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#
Handler misses with an uppercut.
Pandeya moves out of range as Handler strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Handler misses the target.
Pandeya tries to move into range but Handler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Handler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pandeya but Pandeya pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A counter left hand to the body from Pandeya misses its target.
Nice defenses there by Handler.
Handler throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Pandeya to counter with a crisp jab.
Pandeya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Handler.
Handler throws a lazy right hand but Pandeya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Handler - just one landing.
Pandeya ducks under a wild hook from Handler.
Pandeya connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pandeya lands with a cross. #T1#
Handler throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Pandeya counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pandeya wants to pass the guard but Handler is keeping the position.
Handler working a defensive guard here.
Pandeya passes Handler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Handler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Handler wants to get back to full guard.
Pandeya is trying to control the action in half guard but Handler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Pandeya seems to be working for a kimura but Handler defends the submission attempt.
Handler is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Pandeya is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Handler is just riding it out for now. Pandeya eventually gives up the hold.
Jacob Handler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Pandeya is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Handler defends it well.
Handler is trying to get back to full guard.
Handler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pandeya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Handler working for a triangle but Pandeya defends it easily.
Pandeya forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Pandeya wants to take a breather but Handler is having none of it.
Handler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Handler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pandeya's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pandeya's back!
Pandeya trying to control the action but Handler just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Pandeya preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Handler. #SUB2#
Handler has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Handler is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pandeya knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pandeya for a finish.
Handler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Handler tightening his grip on Pandeya, looking for the choke. #T4#
Pandeya tries to break free.
Pandeya rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pandeya slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Handler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pandeya working a defensive guard here.
Handler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pandeya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Handler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Handler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pandeya's head.
Saurabh Pandeya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saurabh Pandeya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pandeya is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Saurabh Pandeya.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pandeya, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29

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

Event: HFC 66: Saneuji vs Farman
Date: Jan 22, 2023

#R1#
Armando dips to his left and cracks Handler with an uppercut!
Armando scores with a decent looking hook.
Handler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Armando swivels and escapes.
Diego Armando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armando throws a body shot but no joy.
Handler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Armando on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab from Armando.
Armando throws a lazy right hand but Handler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Handler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Handler shoots and misses
and Armando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diego Armando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Handler.
Armando misses with a hook
and Handler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armando throws a lazy right hand but Handler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Armando throws a hook but Handler blocks it.
Armando moves out of range as Handler strikes.
Armando works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Handler cracks Armando with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#It looks like Diego Armando has been cut.#TD2#
Handler looking to score a takedown here. Armando is defending well but Handler drives through and ends up in Armando's guard.
Handler is working Armando over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Handler won't allow Armando to sweep him here.
Armando working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Handler. #T1#
Handler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Handler cracks Armando with a solid left hand.
Armando is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Armando is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Handler is controlling him.
Armando utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Handler lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Handler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Handler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Armando not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Handler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Handler connects with a couple of short punches.
Handler landing some decent shots from guard.
Handler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Armando knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Handler on the ground.#T2#
Armando keeping moving, preventing Handler from controlling successfully.
Handler throws a big elbow that misses.
Handler wants to pass the guard but Armando is keeping the position.
Armando wants to stand up but Handler is controlling him.
Handler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Armando is keeping the position for now.
Armando is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Armando keeping full guard, as Handler tries to pass.
Armando keeping moving, preventing Handler from controlling successfully. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Handler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Armando's head.
Handler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Armando is keeping the position for now.
Handler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Handler lands a couple of elbows.
Handler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Handler trying to control the position from guard on top but Armando is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Handler works over Armando with some ground and pound from guard.
Handler throwing strikes but missing.
Handler trying to control the position from guard on top but Armando is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Handler prevents Armando from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Armando pulls Handler in to control the position.
Handler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Handler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Armando has momentary wrist control but Handler slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC2#Armando is rocked!
Handler wants to control from the top but Armando keeps moving.
Oh Armando is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Handler lands a couple of digs.
Handler is working Armando over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Handler loads up on a big left hand. Armando felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Handler looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Armando can't hide his disappointment, as Handler celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Handler!
During a confident post fight interview, Jacob Handler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 57: Ilmarinen vs Lake
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Justice drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Handler is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Justice is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Justice has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Handler wants to sweep but no luck.
Justice engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Handler has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Justice 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 Handler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handler is looking to regain half guard here but Justice keeps moving and retains side control.
Justice gets to mount! Handler was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T1#
Handler tries to improve his position but instead Justice has taken his back!
Justice is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Justice continues to stall.
Handler is really stuck here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Handler is trying to break free. #T2#
Handler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Justice controlling the position well here. Handler rolled but Justice kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Justice doesn't have the hooks in and Handler manages to turn into his guard.
Justice is trying to control the position but Handler postures up.
Justice bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Handler's guard. #REVR#
Justice is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Justice preventing the sweep.
Our spies down at at Canadian Combat Academy inform us that Handler has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Handler has his foot on Justice's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Justice works his way back into a safe position though.
Handler wants to get back to his feet but Justice is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Handler looking for a sweep. Not yet Handler, not yet. #SUB2#
Handler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Justice defends well.
Justice is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Justice sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Handler's guard.
Justice is controlling the pace.
Justice is trying to control. Handler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Handler manages to get to full guard.
Handler wants to stand up but Justice is controlling him.
Justice seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Justice looking to pass the guard.
Justice is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Justice forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carson Justice dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Handler loads up on a big right hand but Justice slips the punch.
Handler throws a series of punches but Justice moves out of range. #CL#
Justice takes the fight into the clinch.
Justice tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Handler smiles and moves away.
Justice uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Handler.
Handler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Justice. #TD2#
Handler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Justice trying to hold on to Handler's head to control him but Handler postures up.
Justice gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handler is in close to Justice's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Justice throws his legs up looking for a submission but Handler uses it to pass to side control. #T1#
Handler working away.
Handler lands a few punches from side control.
Justice is working to avoid the ground and pound but Handler connects with a decent elbow.
Handler in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Handler is working Justice over with some ground and pound from side control.
Justice is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Handler off and has taken his back!
Handler breaks Justice's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Justice pushes a forearm under Handler's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Handler is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carson Justice!

Event: HFC 50: Ilmarinen vs Holly
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1##TD#
Tucker gets a takedown into half guard.
Handler gets full guard.#SUB2#
Handler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tucker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Handler is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Tucker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Handler is aware though and is defending well.
Tucker wants to sweep here but Handler controlling him for the moment.
Handler is in close to Tucker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Handler wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving. #T1#
Tucker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Handler controls the pace.
Handler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Handler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Handler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Handler trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Handler drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tucker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tucker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tucker! #REVR##SUB#
Tucker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Handler tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Handler takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Handler dodges the ground and pound from Tucker.
Handler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Handler is still trying to improve position.
Tucker lands a nice forearm strike.
Handler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Handler tries to roll over but Tucker keeps him under control.
Handler has hold of Tucker's hands but Tucker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Tucker uses his free foot to push down on Handler's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Handler.
Handler regains half guard.#SUB#
Tucker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Handler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tucker. #SUB2#
Handler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tucker pulls his head out easily.
Handler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Handler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tucker's guard. #REVB#
Handler cracks Tucker with a solid left hand.#T4#
Handler distracts Tucker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tucker has Handler pulled in close to control his posture.
Tucker wants to sweep but no luck.
Handler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tucker's head.
Handler working some strikes from top position.
Tucker is trying to hold Handler in close to prevent damage but Handler has managed to pass into half guard.
Handler drops an elbow to the side of Tucker's head.
Handler wants to take a breather but Tucker is having none of it.
Tucker is looking for a sweep. Handler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Handler is nestled in close to Tucker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Handler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tucker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Handler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Handler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tucker.
Tucker dives in for a single leg takedown but Handler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Handler is looking for a takedown.
Tucker jumps guard but Handler stands there with Tucker around his waist. Tucker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Handler goes for a takedown attempt but Tucker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD#
Tucker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Handler was covering up waiting for the punch and Tucker finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Handler throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tucker escapes and throws Handler's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handler is looking to regain half guard here but Tucker keeps moving and retains side control.
Handler sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Tucker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Handler regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Handler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tucker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Handler throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tucker uses it to pass to side control.
Handler tries to improve position but can't.
Handler wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Handler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Handler is trying to improve his position.#T2##SU#
Tucker stands up and beckons Handler to his feet.
A lazy body kick from Handler
and Tucker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tucker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Handler motions for Tucker to come forward. Handler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tucker misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Handler counters by clinching up.
Handler goes for a takedown attempt but Tucker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jerome Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Handler.
Tucker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tucker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tucker throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Handler closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tucker did well to prevent Handler getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tucker is trying to control but can't.
Tucker has hold of Handler's hands but Handler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tucker wants to control but Handler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Handler trying to control from half guard but Tucker is working away. #T3#
Tucker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Handler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tucker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Handler is one step ahead there.
Tucker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Handler lands a couple of elbows.
Handler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tucker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tucker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jacob Handler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Handler looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Handler wants to get up but he can't break Tucker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Handler gets to his feet. Tucker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tucker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Handler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tucker is trying to defend but Handler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Handler moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Tucker. #SUB2#
Handler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Handler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tucker is not content to let Handler control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jacob Handler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Tucker gets caught napping as Handler dives in and scores a takedown. Tucker manages to retain guard.

Tucker has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Handler off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Tucker misses with a takedown attempt - Handler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good leg kick by Handler.
Tucker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Handler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Handler is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Tucker closes the distance and clinches.
Tucker prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD#
Tucker pulls Handler into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tucker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tucker looking for a sweep. Not yet Tucker, not yet. #T1#
Handler trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Tucker is looking for a triangle here but Handler uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tucker is letting Handler control him for a moment.
Handler trying to control the action but Tucker is working from the bottom.
Tucker can't do much from the bottom here.
Handler working the head with strikes. #T2##SU2#
Handler decides to stand back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tucker or perhaps it was just good defense by Handler, which made it look bad.
Handler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Handler wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Tucker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Handler feints and as Tucker raises his hands in defense, Handler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Handler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tucker's guard.
Jerome Tucker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Handler wants to take a breather but Tucker is having none of it. #SUB2#
Handler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tucker sees it coming and defends easily.
Tucker taking some punishment here, with Handler in his half guard.
Handler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tucker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tucker wants to improve his position but Handler is controlling well. #T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Handler connects with a nice short shot to Tucker's temple. #SUB2#
Handler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tucker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tucker is staying active underneath Handler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Handler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Handler lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Handler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Handler seems to be working for a kimura but Tucker defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Tucker trying to control from the bottom.
Handler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Handler is nestled in close to Tucker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Handler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tucker is looking for a sweep. Handler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Handler working over Tucker with some ground and pound. Tucker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Handler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Handler working Tucker over with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Handler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Handler 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight for Jacob Handler!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Jacob Handler!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Jacob Handler!

Jacob Handler wins by unanimous decision!
Jacob Handler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jerome Tucker was interviewed post fight and said 'Growing up in my house, my father, who was a Pastor, said that violence was never the answer. Tonight I realised he was right. It was the question. It's always the question.'.

Event: HFC 43: Ilmarinen vs Babula
Date: Oct 23, 2022

#R1#
Handler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Handler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Esponosa.
Esponosa doesn't manage to clinch there - Handler circles away.
Esponosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Handler feints a jab promting Esponosa to slip. Handler then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Esponosa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Handler scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Handler looks to land a combination. Esponosa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Handler stalks Esponosa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Esponosa's face. Esponosa staggers backwards, shaken.
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!#CL#
Esponosa takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Esponosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Esponosa jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Handler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Esponosa's half guard.

Esponosa makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
Esponosa missing with a left hand there. Handler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Esponosa looks to land a left hand but Handler moved out of range nicely.
Esponosa throws a series of punches but Handler moves out of range.
Handler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Esponosa circles away quickly and effectively.
Handler throws a hook to the side of Esponosa's head but Esponosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Esponosa loads up on a big right hand but Handler slips the punch.
Handler moves away from the strike by Esponosa.
Esponosa moves in looking to clinch but Handler pushes him off.
Esponosa scores with a decent looking hook.
Handler slips a jab from Esponosa.
Handler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Handler.
Handler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Esponosa wants to clinch up but Handler keeps it at a distance.
Handler scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T2#
Esponosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Handler.
Esponosa's corner calls for a 1-2. Esponosa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Handler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Esponosa!
Esponosa tries to buck Handler off but Handler is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Esponosa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Esponosa tries to bench press Handler off him but Handler keeps the position.
Handler landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Esponosa is trying to improve his position.
Esponosa manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Handler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Handler is thwarting Esponosa's attempts to control the position.
Handler trying to control the action but Esponosa is working from the bottom.
Esponosa wants to get back to full guard.
Esponosa keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Handler lands strikes from half guard.
Handler working over Esponosa with some ground and pound. Esponosa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Handler seems to be working for a kimura but Esponosa defends the submission attempt.
Esponosa wants to control but Handler is keeping busy. #T4#
Esponosa is controlling Handler's trapped leg to prevent Handler from advancing to side control.
Esponosa is pressing down on Handler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Handler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Esponosa is trying to keep Handler in close.
Esponosa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Handler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Esponosa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Esponosa looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Handler dominated that round.
That's time! Esponosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Handler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Esponosa misses the jab.
Esponosa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Handler cracks Esponosa with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2#
Handler drives through with a takedown into Esponosa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Esponosa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Handler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Handler stands up over Esponosa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Handler is working Esponosa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Esponosa is trying to control the position but Handler postures up.
Esponosa keeping moving, preventing Handler from controlling successfully. #T1#
Handler wants to stand and escape but instead Esponosa has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Esponosa passes into half guard.
Handler pushes Esponosa off looking to stand but Esponosa dives back in and keeps control.
Handler wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esponosa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Handler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Handler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Esponosa pulls his head out easily.
Esponosa stops Handler from getting back to his feet.
Handler is looking for a sweep. Esponosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Esponosa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Handler is staying active underneath Esponosa, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Esponosa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Handler actively working from the bottom here.
Handler tries to get to full guard but Esponosa has control of the leg.
Esponosa is looking to take a break and control but Handler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Esponosa seems to be working for a kimura but Handler defends the submission attempt.
Handler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Handler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Handler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Esponosa prevents Handler from improving his position.#SU#
Esponosa postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Handler to stand up.
Esponosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Handler.
Esponosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Esponosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Esponosa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Handler is able to avoid easily.
Handler with the counter takedown but Esponosa avoids it easily.
Handler throws a shot from downtown. Esponosa moves away and avoids it.
Jacob Handler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Handler scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Handler staying out of range there.
Handler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Esponosa momentarily.
Esponosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Esponosa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Handler defending well as Esponosa loads up on a big left hand.
Handler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Esponosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Esponosa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handler cracks Esponosa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ricardo Esponosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Handler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Esponosa.
Esponosa takes one to the side of the head.
Esponosa ducks under a wild hook from Handler.
Handler moves away from the strike by Esponosa.
Handler has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Esponosa dodges the punch combination from Handler.
Esponosa takes one to the chin there.
Handler lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC2#Esponosa is rocked!
Handler misses with a wild combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Handler.
Oh Esponosa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Esponosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Handler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Handler missing with a left hand there. Esponosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Esponosa seems to have got his legs back now.
Handler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Esponosa.
Esponosa misses with an uppercut. Handler saw that one coming.
Esponosa slips a jab and a cross from Handler.
Handler throws a hook to the side of Esponosa's head but Esponosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Esponosa closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Handler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Handler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Esponosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Handler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esponosa misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Esponosa moves into range and clinches up with Handler.#BC#
Esponosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Esponosa looks to land a right hand but Handler moved out of range.
Jacob Handler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Handler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Esponosa.
Handler feints the counter takedown.
Esponosa with a jab.#T1#
Handler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Esponosa missing with a left hand there. Handler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Handler tries to counter it with a takedown but Esponosa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A punch combination from Handler misses.
Esponosa dodges the punch combination from Handler.
Esponosa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Handler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Esponosa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Handler slips under a jab from Esponosa.
Handler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Esponosa tried to score with a low kick but Handler checks it.
A big right from Esponosa misses. #TD2#
Handler throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Esponosa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Handler is in Esponosa's guard.
Handler stopping the sweep attempt from Esponosa.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Handler's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Esponosa looking to control.
Handler throws a strike but Esponosa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Handler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Esponosa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Handler keeping moving, preventing Esponosa from controlling successfully.
Esponosa's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Handler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Esponosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Esponosa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Handler is looking for a triangle here but Esponosa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T3#
Esponosa trying to control the action but Handler is working from the bottom.
Handler is trying to buck Esponosa off.
Handler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Handler is trying to control Esponosa's posture but Esponosa avoids it.
Handler is trying to get back to half guard.
Esponosa is looking to take a break and control but Handler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Handler is looking to reverse the position.#SU#
Esponosa stands up and beckons Handler to his feet.
Esponosa takes a swing at Handler's ribcage but misses.
Esponosa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Handler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Handler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Esponosa throws an overhand right that lands on Handler's shoulder, as Handler tries to avoid the shot.
Esponosa looks to throw the jab but Handler is out of range.
Esponosa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Esponosa throws a looping overhand right but Handler ducks down to avoid it.
Esponosa missing with a left hand there. Handler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Handler lands an overhand right.
Ricardo Esponosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Esponosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Handler steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Esponosa.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacob Handler.
I've got Handler 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 Steve Smith scores the fight for Jacob Handler!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Jacob Handler!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Jacob Handler!

Jacob Handler wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Jacob Handler thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Ricardo Esponosa spoke after the fight, saying 'We’ll get it next time '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2022

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Handler on the side of the head.
Handler looks to land a combination but Burduada No Cranio avoids it well.
Burduada No Cranio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Handler unleashes a big counter combination but Burduada No Cranio bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Handler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burduada No Cranio connects with a body shot.
A lazy left from Burduada No Cranio finds it's target.
Burduada No Cranio scores with the left hand. Handler knows he should have avoided that one.
Handler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Handler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Handler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burduada No Cranio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Burduada No Cranio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Handler looks to land a combination but Burduada No Cranio avoids it well. #CL#
Burduada No Cranio has managed to clinch.
Handler is trying to break free.
Burduada No Cranio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burduada No Cranio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burduada No Cranio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Handler backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio lands with a right to the head.
Handler tries to circle away but Burduada No Cranio has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Burduada No Cranio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burduada No Cranio lands a hook that snaps the head of Handler backwards.
A short right from Burduada No Cranio on the inside.
A knee to the head by Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Handler in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Burduada No Cranio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burduada No Cranio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burduada No Cranio has Handler pressed against the cage, preventing Handler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Burduada No Cranio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Handler's efforts to push away.
Burduada No Cranio lands with a short shot to the head.
Burduada No Cranio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Burduada No Cranio scores with a shot to the side of Handler's head.
Burduada No Cranio landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Burduada No Cranio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a knee to the head.
Handler is looking to break free of the clinch but Burduada No Cranio has double underhooks.
Handler blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Burduada No Cranio lands a knee to the body.
Burduada No Cranio looking to throw knees to the head but Handler is blocking nicely.
Burduada No Cranio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Handler's efforts to push away.
Burduada No Cranio landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Burduada No Cranio stops a takedown attempt from Handler.
Burduada No Cranio throws a punch but it's blocked by Handler. #TD2#
Handler gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Handler performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #ES#
Burduada No Cranio kicks Handler off and gets back to his feet.
Burduada No Cranio is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Burduada No Cranio cracks Handler with a good jab.
Handler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Burduada No Cranio scores with a jab to the jaw.
Handler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio doesn't manage to clinch there - Handler circles away. #CL#
Burduada No Cranio clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Burduada No Cranio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burduada No Cranio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Handler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Burduada No Cranio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Burduada No Cranio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Burduada No Cranio. #BC#
Burduada No Cranio manages to break the clinch.
Donk. Burduada No Cranio catches Handler right on the button with a cross.
Handler swinging wildly here.
Burduada No Cranio was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Burduada No Cranio wants to clinch up but Handler keeps it at a distance.
Burduada No Cranio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burduada No Cranio is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A nice combination there by Burduada No Cranio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burduada No Cranio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Handler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Handler with a jab.
Burduada No Cranio moves away from the strike by Handler.
Burduada No Cranio misses with an uppercut. Handler saw that one coming.
Burduada No Cranio's corner calls for a 1-2. Burduada No Cranio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Burduada No Cranio lands a jab to the nose.
Handler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Burduada No Cranio misses the shot to the body.
Burduada No Cranio wants to clinch up but Handler keeps it at a distance.
Handler takes a swing at Burduada No Cranio's ribcage but misses.
Burduada No Cranio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Burduada No Cranio tries to clinch there but Handler circles away.
Handler goes for a double leg but Burduada No Cranio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Burduada No Cranio continues to drive forward.
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Handler.#CL#
Burduada No Cranio has Handler up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Burduada No Cranio breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Handler.
Burduada No Cranio lands a jab to the nose.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#CL#
Burduada No Cranio takes the fight into the clinch.
Burduada No Cranio connects with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Burduada No Cranio dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Handler lands a head shot.
Burduada No Cranio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Handler misses with the combination.
Burduada No Cranio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Handler can do to turn this around?
Handler slips a straight right by Burduada No Cranio.
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Burduada No Cranio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Handler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Burduada No Cranio is defending well.
Burduada No Cranio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Burduada No Cranio misses with some punches.
Burduada No Cranio working aggressively here.
Burduada No Cranio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A knee to the head by Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Burduada No Cranio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Handler avoids it.
Burduada No Cranio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Handlers head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Burduada No Cranio breaks the clinch.
Handler throws a right hand that Burduada No Cranio ducks under and follows up with a left that Burduada No Cranio also avoids with ease.
Burduada No Cranio moves in looking to clinch but Handler pushes him off.
Burduada No Cranio looks to score with a jab to the body but Handler is just out of range.
Handler misses with the combination. #T1#
Handler throws a big shot that misses.
Burduada No Cranio is looking to counter punch.
Burduada No Cranio throws out a powerful jab.
Burduada No Cranio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Handler manages to avoid it.
Burduada No Cranio throws a shot to the body.
Handler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A lazy left from Burduada No Cranio finds it's target.
A left lands for Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio dips to his left and cracks Handler with an uppercut!
Handler fails to land the takedown.
Handler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Burduada No Cranio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Burduada No Cranio coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burduada No Cranio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Handler misses the target.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a wild body shot.
Burduada No Cranio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
A jab from Burduada No Cranio finds it's way through Handler's defenses.
Burduada No Cranio connects with a right hand. Handler shakes it off.
A jab from Burduada No Cranio does it's job there.
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burduada No Cranio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Handler throws a right hand that Burduada No Cranio ducks under and follows up with a left that Burduada No Cranio also avoids with ease.
Handler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Handler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Handler moves away from the strike by Burduada No Cranio.
Handler catches Burduada No Cranio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Handler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Burduada No Cranio lands a jab.
Burduada No Cranio throws out a powerful jab.
Burduada No Cranio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Handler.
Burduada No Cranio lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Burduada No Cranio.
Handler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Handler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3##CL#
Burduada No Cranio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burduada No Cranio leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Handler has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Burduada No Cranio clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Burduada No Cranio is trying to shake Handler off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Handler won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Handler throws out a loose jab but Burduada No Cranio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burduada No Cranio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Handler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Burduada No Cranio rushes Handler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Burduada No Cranio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burduada No Cranio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Handler.
Burduada No Cranio swings wildly with an uppercut but Handler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Handler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
Handler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Burduada No Cranio is defending well.
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Handler.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burduada No Cranio.
A short right from Burduada No Cranio on the inside.
A short uppercut from Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio misses with the head strike.
Burduada No Cranio scores with a knee to the head.
Burduada No Cranio lands a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio tries to land knees in the clinch but Handler avoids the damage to the body.
Burduada No Cranio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burduada No Cranio lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #ROC#Handler is rocked!
Handler is breathing heavily.
Burduada No Cranio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Handler is still on wobbly legs! Can Burduada No Cranio finish him?
A nice right hand lands inside from Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio lands a big knee to the head and Handler goes down! Burduada No Cranio pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Burduada No Cranio!
A very excited looking Ricardo Burduada No Cranio 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: Big Wave XVI: Semifinals
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Handler has his takedown stuffed
and Hataki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Handler lands a nice looking body shot.
Hataki is looking to clinch but Handler is avoiding it.
Handler drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hataki sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circling - Hataki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Handler throws a body shot but no joy.
Handler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hataki throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Handler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Hataki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hataki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Handler off and has taken his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Hataki is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Handler knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Handler for a finish.
Handler turns into Hataki and is now in his guard. #T1##SUB2#
Hataki has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Handler doesn't defend quickly enough and Hataki has managed to lock this one up! Can Handler escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hataki on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kakashi Hataki!
Kakashi Hataki is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Kakashi Hataki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Jacob Handler had this to say: 'This is just a learning experience for me, I’d like to say congratulations to my opponent. I will be back with even more fire, and ready to prove the doubters wrong. I won’t let Nap or Tap down… Next time!'.

Event: Big Wave XI
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Zapina is looking to clinch but Handler is avoiding it. #CL2#
Zapina has Handler up against the cage in a clinch.
Handler blocks an elbow strike from Zapina.
Zapina lands an elbow that stopped Handler in his tracks for a moment.
Zapina lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Handler tries to circle away but Zapina has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Handler lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zapina can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zapina taking some punishment here, with Handler in his half guard.
Handler prevents Zapina from improving his position.
Handler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Handler controlling the action here.
Handler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Handler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Handler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Handler lands strikes from half guard.
Handler winds up and cracks Zapina with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Handler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zapina's head.
Handler is taking a breather. Zapina says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Handler winds up and cracks Zapina with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Handler trying to control the pace.
Handler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Handler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Handler takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Zapina keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Handler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zapina looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Handler stalling.
Zapina is looking to improve his position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#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.
Well, if Handler is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zapina tries to clinch up
and Handler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zapina fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zapina wants to clinch.
Handler went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zapina tries to clinch but Handler moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zapina tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zapina tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Handler counter with a right hand.
Handler lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Handler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Zapina tries to clinch
and Zapina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zapina tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Handler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zapina tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Handler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zapina moves to clinch but Handler breaks away
and Handler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zapina tries to close the distance and clinch up but Handler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zapina defending well as Handler loads up on a big left hand.
Handler swats away the attempt to clinch by Zapina.
Handler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Handler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zapina.
Zapina fails in his attempt to clinch.
Handler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zapina moves in looking to clinch but Handler pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapina closes the distance but Handler moves to the side
and Handler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Handler circles away from the clinch attempt
and Handler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zapina tries to close the distance and clinch but Handler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Handler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zapina moves away.
Zapina thinks about the counter body kick.
Handler misses the shot to the body.
Zapina wants to clinch.
Zapina moves in looking to clinch but Handler pushes him off.
Handler keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Handler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Handler connects with a body shot that sends Zapina's belly button to the back.
It looks like Handler has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Zapina tries to close the distance and clinch but Handler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Handler swats away the attempt to clinch by Zapina.
Handler keeps the fight on the outside.
Zapina wants to clinch up but Handler keeps it at a distance.
Zapina wants to clinch but Handler slips to the side
enabling Handler to counter with a crisp jab.
Olan Zapina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zapina steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Handler.#CL2#
Zapina rushes Handler and presses him up against the cage.
Handler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zapina pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Zapina throws an elbow but misses.
Handler blocks the elbow strike.
Handler is trying to break the clinch but Zapina has him pressed against the cage.
Handler avoids the elbow strike from Zapina, against the cage.
Zapina misses with an elbow strike.
Zapina misses with an elbow over the top.
Handler is trying to break the clinch but Zapina has him pressed against the cage.
Handler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zapina can do to turn this around?
Zapina lands an elbow just above Handler 's eye.
Zapina lands an elbow that stopped Handler in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zapina looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zapina is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Handler blocks the elbow strike.
Handler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zapina pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Handler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zapina fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zapina tries to clinch but Handler moves out of range.
Zapina moves out of range as Handler strikes.
Zapina is looking to clinch.
Handler throws a shot from downtown. Zapina moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Handler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zapina tries to clinch but Handler is having none of it.
Zapina fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zapina fails in his attempt to clinch.
Olan Zapina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zapina is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Handler.
Zapina tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Handler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zapina tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Handler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A cross from Handler lands.
Handler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jacob Handler is winning the standup battle so far.
Zapina closes the distance looking to clinch
and Handler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zapina tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Handler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice body punch from Handler.
Handler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zapina tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Zapina is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zapina tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Handler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zapina tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Handler counters with a left to the body.
Handler just misses with a punch to the body.
Zapina tries to clinch up but Handler circles away and keeps his distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Handler misses its target.
Zapina is looking to clinch but Handler is avoiding it.
Zapina moves to clinch but Handler breaks away
and Handler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Handler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Handler keeps the fight on the outside.
Handler is looking to counter punch.
Handler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zapina moves away.
Handler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zapina was well out of range. Poor timing from Handler.
Zapina tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Handler dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Handler takes a swing at Zapina's ribcage but misses.
Zapina closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Handler to counter with a crisp jab.
Handler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zapina circles away.
Zapina tries to close the distance and clinch up but Handler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Handler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zapina is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Handler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zapina wants to clinch
and Handler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zapina is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapina is looking to clinch.
Zapina wants to clinch but Handler slips to the side
enabling Handler to counter with a crisp jab.
Zapina is looking to clinch but Handler is avoiding it.
Handler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zapina tries to close the distance and clinch but Handler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zapina tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Handler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Handler misses its target.
Zapina tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
No joy there for Handler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zapina is looking to clinch but Handler is avoiding it.
Handler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zapina avoids it really well and circles away.
Handler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Handler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zapina's hands.
Zapina looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zapina tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Zapina closes the distance and pushes Handler back into the cage.
Zapina throws an elbow but it misses.
Handler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zapina prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Handler. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Handler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Handler keeps the fight on the outside.
Zapina tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Handler paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Zapina is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Handler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zapina.
Zapina tries to clinch but Handler is having none of it.
Zapina tries to close the distance and clinch but Handler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Handler is looking to counter punch.
Zapina darts in trying to clinch
and Handler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zapina thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Handler. Zapina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zapina tries to close the distance and clinch up but Handler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Handler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zapina is looking to clinch but Handler is avoiding it.
Zapina is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Handler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handler keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Zapina pushes Handler up against the cage in a clinch.
Handler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
Handler wants a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zapina.
Handler can't get the takedown. #BC#
Handler breaks from the clinch.
Zapina closes the distance but Handler moves to the side
and Handler counters with a straight right hand.
Handler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Handler keeps the fight on the outside.
Zapina moves in looking to clinch but Handler pushes him off.
Handler missing with a left hand there. Zapina was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zapina wants to clinch.
A jab from Handler misses.
Zapina tries to clinch up.
Handler shoots in looking for a takedown but Zapina manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Handler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T4#
Handler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zapina doesn't manage to clinch there - Handler circles away. #TD#
Handler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Handler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zapina trying to keep a closed guard but Handler is proving a slippery customer.
Handler throwing strikes but missing.
Handler with a nice head shot there.
Handler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Handler clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Zapina tries to clinch but Handler moves out of range.
Handler throwing a counter right hand but Zapina manages to avoid it.
Handler throws a body shot but no joy.
Zapina tries to clinch but Handler moves out of range.
Handler circles away from the clinch attempt
and Handler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zapina fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zapina tries to clinch
and Handler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zapina wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapina is looking to clinch but Handler is avoiding it. #TD#
Handler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zapina was covering up waiting for the punch and Handler finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Handler trying to control the position from guard on top but Zapina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Zapina looking for a sweep. Not yet Zapina, not yet.
Handler throwing strikes from guard but Zapina blocks nicely.
Handler throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Handler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Handler landing with the ground and pound.
Zapina 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.
Handler postures up in Zapina's guard and throws a big left but Zapina blocks it.
Handler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Handler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zapina preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Handler is in close to Zapina's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Handler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Handler is looking to work some ground and pound but Zapina has wrist control.
Handler throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zapina tries to clinch but Handler is having none of it.
Zapina is looking to clinch.
Zapina takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zapina fails with an attempt to clinch.
Handler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zapina fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zapina is looking to clinch.
Handler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Handler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zapina tries a quick counter leg kick but Handler is wise to it.
Zapina wants to clinch but Handler slips to the side
and Zapina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Zapina is looking to clinch.
Zapina darts in trying to clinch
and Handler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zapina wants to clinch but Handler slips to the side
and Handler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Handler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zapina moves to clinch but Handler breaks away
and Handler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Zapina moves in looking to clinch but Handler pushes him off.
Zapina tries to clinch up but Handler circles away and keeps his distance.
Handler fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Handler misses with a wild body shot.
Zapina tries to close the distance and clinch but Handler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zapina doesn't manage to clinch there - Handler circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Handler had his way with Olan Zapina in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Zapina tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Handler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zapina wants to clinch up but Handler keeps it at a distance.
Zapina tries to clinch but Handler is having none of it.
Zapina has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#TD#
Handler shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zapina napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Handler scoring with punches from side control.
Handler landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Handler throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Zapina's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zapina is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T1#
Handler trying to control the action but Zapina is working from the bottom.
Jacob Handler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Handler in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Handler fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Handler in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Handler cracks Zapina with a big elbow. #T2#
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.
Handler working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Zapina wants to control but Handler postures up.
Handler throws an elbow but Zapina slips to the side and avoids it well.
Handler staying calm.
Handler cracks Zapina with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
Handler works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Zapina takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Handler tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Handler in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #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.
Handler scoring with punches from side control.
Handler in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Handler 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.
Handler throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Handler slows the pace down.
Handler trying to control the action but Zapina is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Handler throws a body shot but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Handler just misses with a punch to the body.
Handler swats away the attempt to clinch by Zapina.
Olan Zapina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Handler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 50:44
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 50:44
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 50:44

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

Event: Big Wave 6
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Montero decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Montero is trying to control. Handler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Handler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Montero is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Montero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Handler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Handler tries to get out of the position.
Handler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Montero.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montero wants to stand up but Handler is controlling the position.
Montero controlling the action here.#T1##SUB2#
Montero wants to work for an arm triangle but Handler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Handler is trying is best to control the position here.
Handler has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Montero dives in for a single leg takedown but Handler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Montero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Handler swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Montero drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Handler is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Handler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Montero trying to control the position but Handler is working away. #SUB2#
Montero is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Handler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Handler is not content to let Montero control the position.
Montero happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Handler on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Handler holds on to Montero's head and controls the position momentarily.
Montero tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Handler is not content to let Montero control the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU2#
Montero decides to stand up, so the ref orders Handler to his feet.
Montero throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice takedown defense from Handler. No joy for Montero on that attempt.
Montero shoots in but Handler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jacob Handler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pluot Montero.
Handler stuffs the takedown.
Handler appears to be looking for a big counter.
Montero walks into a stiff left hand from Handler.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Handler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Montero looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Handler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Handler lands a jab.
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 Jacob Handler will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Montero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montero takes one on the button.#ROC#Montero is rocked!
Montero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Handler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Montero tries for a takedown but Handler circles away easily
and Handler counters with a nice uppercut.
Montero is still on wobbly legs! Can Handler finish him?
Handler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Handler fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Montero square on the jaw! Damn, Montero is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacob Handler!
After winning the bout, Jacob Handler thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MANDOWN - Test 2
Date: Apr 13, 2022

#R1#
Ojidemenzi tries to clinch there but Choy circles away.
Ojidemenzi sets himself, and Choy steps forward looking for the clinch! Ojidemenzi avoids it this time.
Ojidemenzi tries to close the distance and clinch but Choy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Choy has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Choy breaks the clinch.
Choy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Choy shoots in and gets a takedown into Ojidemenzi's guard.
Choy wants to get up but he can't break Ojidemenzi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ojidemenzi keeping full guard, as Choy tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ojidemenzi trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ojidemenzi wants to get back to his feet but Choy passes into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Choy is working for a submission of some sort.
Ojidemenzi tries to get to full guard but Choy has control of the leg.
Ojidemenzi trying to control from the bottom.
Ojidemenzi wants to get back to full guard.
Choy wants to take a breather but Ojidemenzi is having none of it.
Ojidemenzi wants to control but Choy is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ojidemenzi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ojidemenzi.
Ojidemenzi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Choy on the ground.#SUB#
Ojidemenzi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Choy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ojidemenzi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ojidemenzi tries to get out of the position.
Ojidemenzi trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Choy. #CUT2#It looks like Abuaballadai Ojidemenzi has been cut.#CL2#
Choy closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Choy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ojidemenzi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Abuaballadai Ojidemenzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Po Choy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Choy leaning his opponent against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Po Choy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Choy 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Po Choy!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Po Choy!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Po Choy!

Po Choy wins by unanimous decision!

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