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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yip drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cable gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Yip has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cable clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Yip has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Yip is persistently looking for the submission but Cable is defending it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Yip looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Cable is controlling Yip 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Cable postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Cable throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yip works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yip looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Yip has his foot on Cable's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cable works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Yip looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yip 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#
Yip wants to pass the guard but Cable is defending well.
Yip missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2##SUB#
Yip is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yip trying to mount his opponent but Cable defends it.
Cable is refusing to be controlled, as Yip sits in half guard.
Yip is thwarting Cable's attempts to control the position.
Yip prevents Cable from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Yip is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cable has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yip is working away from the top position though.
Yip is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cable! #SUB#
Yip goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cable is on top in guard.
#SUB#
Yip is looking for a triangle but Cable pushes his legs off easily.
Yip looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yip is working hard here to advance position.#T4##SUB#
Yip working for a triangle but Cable defends it easily.
Cable trying to control but Yip is working from the bottom.
Yip looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cable is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Yip throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cable with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franky Yip 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#
Cable lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yip circles away quickly and effectively.
Franky Yip is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Yip drives through and clinches with Cable against the cage.
Cable has had enough of the clinch but Yip keeps him there for the moment.
Yip lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yip prevents Cable from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Yip turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Cable is looking to reverse the position.
Cable is being controlled here.
Yip's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Yip tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yip has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Yip wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cable, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Yip works to advance to full mount. Cable defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Yip landing shots from mount.
Cable in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Yip looking to secure an arm triangle but Cable defends it well.
Yip tries to control but Cable wriggling away.
Cable avoids a series of strikes thrown by Yip.
#T2#
Yip lands a big shot there that rocks Cable but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cable is desperately trying to improve his position but Yip has a good base and remains in mount.
Cable is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Cable tries to hold on but Yip postures up.
Franky Yip overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cable tries to reverse the position but Yip maintains control.
Yip thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#SUB#
Yip jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cable is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cable and Yip has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T3#
Cable manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yip's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cable is concentrating on defense, preventing Yip from advancing position.
Cable avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yip.
Yip looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cable with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Yip trying to mount his opponent but Cable defends it.
Yip is nestled in close to Cable, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Yip is thwarting Cable's attempts to control the position.
Yip trying to pass the guard but Cable defending well. #T4##SUB#
Yip is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cable sees it coming and defends easily.
Yip is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cable can do to turn this around?
Cable is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yip wants to pass the guard but Cable is defending well.
Yip passes to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Yip is trying to get an arm triangle but Cable is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franky Yip dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cable throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cable throws out a loose jab but Yip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yip swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A combination from Yip does no damage. #CL#
Yip moves into the clinch.
Yip wants a takedown.
#TD#
Yip gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Cable manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Yip keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
Yip gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cable has his hands clasped together around Yip's back. He's all about the action.
Yip moves nicely into side control.
Cable tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T1##SUB#
Yip working for a choke but Cable is defending well.
Yip has good solid back control here.
Yip avoiding Cable 's attempts to control his hands. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yip scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
The referee is taking a good look at Cable as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Yip!
Cable trying to control the hands but Yip won't let him.
Yip is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Cable. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Yip really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cable.#SUB#
Yip looking for the choke from the back. #T3#
Yip trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cable doesn't escape. #SUB#
Yip is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Yip looking for the RNC.
Yip is controlling the position but Cable somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
#SUB#
Yip is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Cable trying to control but Yip postures up.
Anthony Cable has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yip wants to pass the guard but Cable is defending well.
Yip is trying to control the action in half guard but Cable is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Yip.
Cable is staying active underneath Yip, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yip slips a nice elbow through Cable's hands, connecting with Cable's forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franky Yip showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yip, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franky Yip!
After the fight, Franky Yip was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
RRFC 5 Kano vs MacLaren
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Dobbs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dobbs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanchez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dobbs prevents it.
#TD#
Sanchez successfully pulls guard.
Sanchez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dobbs's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dobbs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Sanchez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Sanchez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
A punch combination from Dobbs misses.
Sanchez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Dobbs feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Sanchez manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanchez.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dobbs as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Dobbs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Dobbs pushes Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sanchez being controlled against the cage.
Sanchez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dobbs has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Dobbs gets underhooks to prevent Sanchez's takedown attempt.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dobbs is working Sanchez over against the cage.
Sanchez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez keeps control of Dobbs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Dobbs has had enough of the clinch but Sanchez keeps him there for the moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dobbs as Sanchez tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Dobbs is trying to trip Sanchez. He has hold of a leg but Sanchez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dobbs persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
Sanchez wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Dobbs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanchez, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Sanchez gets underhooks to prevent Dobbs's takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Dobbs manages to get underhooks.
Sanchez jumps guard but Dobbs stands there with Sanchez around his waist. Sanchez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Sanchez decides to pull guard.
Sanchez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanchez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sanchez being controlled here, momentarily.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dobbs won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Dobbs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dobbs trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dobbs is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dobbs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but Dobbs is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dobbs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dave Dobbs will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sanchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dobbs is fending him off so far but Sanchez persists. Nope, Dobbs circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Dobbs moves into the clinch.
Dobbs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dobbs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dobbs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Dobbs turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dobbs manages to end up in side control.#ES#
Sanchez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#CL2#
Dobbs has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez trying to stall but Dobbs improves his position.
Sanchez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dobbs after a bit of a struggle.
Dobbs tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Dobbs back against the cage.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
#T1##TD#
Sanchez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dobbs uses from the top position.
Dobbs is working Sanchez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dobbs throws a strike but Sanchez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Dobbs is pulling down on Sanchez's head. It's preventing any offense from Sanchez, at least for the moment.
Dobbs trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Dobbs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Dobbs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been informed that Dobbs has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sanchez stops Dobbs from standing up.
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanchez is looking to stand up but Dobbs won't let him.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dobbs is keeping the position for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sanchez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Dobbs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dobbs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dobbs swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Dobbs forces Sanchez back against the cage and clinches.
Sanchez jumps guard but Dobbs stands there with Sanchez around his waist. Sanchez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez is trying to push Dobbs away but Dobbs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sanchez taking a breather.
Dobbs is pressed up against the cage. Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dobbs down to the mat. Dobbs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sanchez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dobbs defends well and Sanchez ends up having to push Dobbs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4##TD2#
Sanchez tries to sprawl but Dobbs drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Sanchez pushes Dobbs off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Dobbs has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Dobbs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sanchez walks away with a smile on his face. Dobbs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dobbs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dobbs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#
It looks like Trevor Sanchez has been cut.#CL2#
Dobbs pushes Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Dobbs'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.
Dobbs wants to break free but Sanchez has control.
Sanchez is trying to maintain a safe position but Dobbs gets an underhook and turns Sanchez into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dave Dobbs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Trevor Sanchez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Dobbs rushes Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
Dobbs pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dobbs is trying to break the clinch but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez stops a takedown attempt from Dobbs.
Dobbs is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dobbs content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD2#
Dobbs jumps guard and drags Sanchez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanchez forces his way into half guard.
Sanchez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Dobbs is refusing to be controlled, as Sanchez sits in half guard.
Sanchez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dobbs wants to get back to full guard.
Dobbs trying to control but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dobbs defending well though. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Sanchez stands up out of the half guard.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Dobbs keeps it at a distance.
Dobbs tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Sanchez moves into the clinch successfully.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Dobbs won't allow it.
Dave Dobbs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sanchez is trying to stall.
Dobbs misses with the head strike.
Dobbs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dobbs taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dobbs as Sanchez tries to tie him up.
A shot in the inside from Dobbs. #T3#
Sanchez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dobbs up against the cage.
Dobbs tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Dave Dobbs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dobbs is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sanchez looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dobbs lands a nice uppercut.
Sanchez looking for a takedown.
Dobbs scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dobbs.
Sanchez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4##TD2#
Dobbs pulls guard effortlessly.
Dobbs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sanchez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sanchez preventing the sweep.
Dobbs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sanchez is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Dobbs blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Dobbs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dobbs 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Dobbs!
Post fight, Dave Dobbs stared into the camera and said 'I take peoples souls.'.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 73
Date: Aug 16, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Cable gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Handicks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Cable.
Handicks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Handicks. #TD#
Handicks gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cable regains guard.
#ES2#
Cable has his feet on Handicks's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cable has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Handicks is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A jab from Handicks finds it's way through Cable's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handicks blocks a head kick by Cable.
Handicks moves out of range of the body kick from Cable.
Cable throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Cable gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cable stalling in the clinch but Handicks improves position. #TD#
Handicks gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Handicks is keen to just control but Cable is a slippery customer.
Handicks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've been hearing that Handicks has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Handicks trying to control from half guard but Cable is working away.
Handicks is thwarting Cable's attempts to control the position.
Handicks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Handicks lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cable wants to improve his position but Handicks is controlling well.
Handicks slips a nice elbow through Cable's hands, connecting with Cable's forehead.
Cable wants to control but Handicks is keeping busy.
#T2#
Handicks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Handicks scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cable is trying to maintain the position but Handicks is very close to passing his half guard.
Cable wants to get back to his feet.
Cable trying to control here.
Cable blocking the ground and pound attempt from Handicks.
Cable is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Cable gets back to full guard.
Handicks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Handicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Cable is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Handicks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Handicks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Handicks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cable is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cable is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cable wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Handicks throws a shot from downtown. Cable moves away and avoids it.
Handicks throws a hook to the side of Cable's head but Cable sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cable scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Handicks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cable's waist but Cable gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Handicks off to one side.
Cable lands a head kick!
Cable scores with a head kick. Handicks tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cable uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handicks.
Handicks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cable.
Cable blocks a jab.
Anthony Cable seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cable throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cable throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cable ducks right into an uppercut from Handicks.
Handicks avoids the head kick by Cable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Cable will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cable throws a sloppy head kick and Handicks moves out of range easily.
Cable tries to clinch but Handicks moves out of range.
Handicks misses with an uppercut.
Handicks loads up on a big right hand but Cable slips the punch.#CL2#
Cable darts in and clinches Handicks up against the ropes.
Handicks stalling against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Cable is trying to break free.
Cable stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handicks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Handicks fails to land.
Cable swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Handicks tries to score a body lock takedown but Cable shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Handicks has Cable pushed against the ropes.#T1#
Handicks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cable is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Handicks is keeping busy.
Cable can't break the clinch.
Cable is trying to stall.
Handicks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cable swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cable. #BC2#
Cable breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cable ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.
A jab from Handicks misses.
Cable lands a jab-cross combination.
Cable throws a head kick but Handicks moves out of range.
Handicks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab from Handicks.#T2#
Cable tries to clinch
and Handicks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Handicks misses the target.
Cable slips a straight right by Handicks.
Cable blocks a jab.
Cable is looking for the big counter here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Cable.
Cable pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Handicks back to the ropes. Cable follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cable throws a wild body kick that Handicks sees coming a mile off.
Handicks throws a shot from downtown. Cable moves away and avoids it.
Cable keeps Handicks at a distance using the push kick.
Cable keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.
Anthony Cable is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cable throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Handicks.
Cable scores with a jab. Handicks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cable uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handicks.
Sloppy strikes from Cable. Those never looked like landing.
Handicks missing with a left hand there. Cable was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Cable forces Handicks back against the ropes and clinches.#T3#
Cable wants to stall.
Cable is trying to break the clinch but Handicks has him pressed against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cable.
Handicks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cable after a bit of a struggle.
Cable's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cable as Handicks tries to tie him up. #BC#
Handicks breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Handicks.
A punch combination from Cable misses.
Handicks throws a big shot that misses.
Cable throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Handicks.
Handicks looks to throw the jab but Cable is out of range.
Cable shapes to counter with a head kick.
Cable misses with a looping left.#T4#
Handicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cable.
Cable is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cable goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Anthony Cable seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Handicks misses with a looping right.
Cable tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Handicks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cable uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
As Handicks backs off Cable throws a huge counter combo but Handicks manages to avoid it all.
Cable throws a jab but it's blocked by Handicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cable throws a combination that misses
letting Handicks counter with a right hand.
Handicks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cable wants to counter with a clinch but Handicks pushes him away.
Handicks misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Cable misses.
Cable throws a body punch but Handicks moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cable.
Handicks is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Handicks misses its intended target.
Handicks sets himself, and Cable steps forward looking for the clinch! Handicks avoids it this time.
Cable lands a nice looking kick to the body. Handicks takes a step back to recover. #CL2#
Cable fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Handicks, pushing him back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Cable showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cable throws a wild body kick that Handicks sees coming a mile off.
Cable ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.
As Handicks backs off Cable throws a huge counter combo but Handicks manages to avoid it all.
Handicks blocks a head kick by Cable.
Handicks throwing a counter right hand but Cable manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Handicks misses its intended target.
Cable ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.#CL2#
Cable drives through and clinches with Handicks against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Cable.
Cable wants to break the clinch but can't.
Handicks lands a left hand.
Cable has had enough of the clinch but Handicks keeps him there for the moment.
Cable tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anthony Cable seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Handicks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Handicks lands a nice uppercut.
Handicks is trying to stall.
Cable prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T1#
Handicks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cable is looking to control Handicks's arms but Handicks gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cable has his back to the ropes. #BC2#
Cable breaks from the clinch.
Cable defending well as Handicks loads up on a big left hand.
Cable with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Handicks is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Cable's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Handicks throws a right hand that misses
and Cable connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice combination there by Cable.
Cable fails to land with a series of punches.
Cable lands a two punch combo.
Handicks works Cable's body with a nice hook.
Handicks cracks Cable with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cable looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cable misses with a head kick.
Handicks is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cable misses with a right hand
and Handicks counters with a nice uppercut.
Johny Handicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC#
Cable is rocked!#T2#
Handicks throws the left hand but Cable avoids the punch easily.
Cable is still on wobbly legs! Can Handicks finish him?
A big right from Handicks misses.
Cable misses with a head kick.
Cable lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cable.
Handicks walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Cable drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Handicks swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Cable's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Handicks!
Johny Handicks was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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