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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anti Happy (ranked 3177 p4p, 3087 weight class) and Ivan Ivanov (ranked 311 p4p, 305 weight class). Happy comes to the cage accompanied by Bvana iz lagune & Mikri Maus - AntiHepi. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ivan Ivanov enters the cage!
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anti Happy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Happy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Happy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Happy trying to control the action but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Happy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ivanov is trying to control Happy's posture but Happy avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ivanov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ivanov told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
I wouldn't like to be where Ivanov is right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Happy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've been hearing that Happy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Happy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ivanov tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Ivanov is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Happy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ivanov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov drives through and clinches with Happy against the cage.
Happy gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ivanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Happy is one step ahead there.
Ivanov controlling Happy's posture.
Ivanov looking to control.
Happy trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Happy presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Happy stops a takedown attempt from Ivanov.
Happy turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ivanov wants to get back to his feet but Happy is dominant here and he's now got Ivanov's back!
Happy controlling well, preventing Ivanov from escaping the position.
Ivanov prevents Happy from getting a body triangle.
Ivanov trying to control but not successfully.
Ivanov showing good submission defense here.
Happy is landing with strikes. Ivanov can't take much more of this.
Happy doesn't have the hooks in and Ivanov manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Happy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Happy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Happy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Happy keeps moving.
Happy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Happy being controlled here momentarily.
Ivanov wants to stand up but Happy is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anti Happy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ivanov wants to clinch but Happy slips to the side
and Happy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ivanov won't be happy with that.
Happy working away.
Ivanov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Happy trying to mount his opponent but Ivanov defends it.
Ivanov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Happy.
Ivanov has his hands clasped together around Happy's back. He's all about the action.
Ivanov looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happy lands strikes from half guard.
Happy is thwarting Ivanov's attempts to control the position.
Ivanov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Happy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ivanov is looking to improve his position.
Ivanov is refusing to be controlled, as Happy sits in half guard.
Ivanov is looking for a sweep. Happy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ivanov is still trying to improve position.
Ivanov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Happy is working away from the top position though.
Ivanov is controlling Happy's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Anti Happy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Happy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Happy is trying to work for a kimura but Ivanov is defending well.
Ivanov won't allow Happy to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice sprawl there from Happy as Ivanov shoots in.
Ivanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Happy avoids it really well and circles away.
Happy is looking to counter the offense by Ivanov and move into the clinch.
Happy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ivanov sprawls well initially but Happy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Happy connects with a nice short shot to Ivanov's temple.
Ivanov trying to control but Happy postures up.
Ivanov tries to get to full guard but Happy has control of the leg.
Happy seems to be looking for submissions.
Happy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Happy landing strikes, looking to finish!
Happy avoids the attempt from Ivanov to control.
Happy wants to finish this one by submission but Ivanov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Happy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Happy with shots to the head and body - Ivanov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Happy avoids the attempt from Ivanov to control.
Ivanov tries to reverse the position but Happy maintains control.
Happy trying to control but Ivanov is having none of it.
Ivanov wants to control but Happy is having none of it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Happy working Ivanov over with strikes here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Happy lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anti Happy dominated that second round.
That's time! Happy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Ivanov gets caught flat footed, as Happy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Happy trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanov trying to control the position.
Happy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ivanov controls Happy momentarily but Happy frees himself.
Happy trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Happy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Happy throws a big right hand that misses.
Happy trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Happy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Happy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivanov.
Ivanov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Happy gets caught flat footed, as Ivanov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Happy looking for a guillotine here but Ivanov defends easily.
Happy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ivanov.
Happy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ivanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Happy's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov working some strikes from top position.
Ivanov is working Happy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Happy trying to keep a closed guard but Ivanov is proving a slippery customer.
Ivanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Ivan Ivanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivanov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ivanov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Happy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ivanov is aware though and is defending well.
Happy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Happy has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ivanov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Happy has tightened it up now! Ivanov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anti Happy!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Anti Happy waved his t-shirt featuring HELLS BALLS RECOVERY's logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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