PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lincoln Storm (ranked 305 p4p, 1962 weight class) and Anti Happy (ranked 33 p4p, 180 weight class). Happy has chosen Bvana iz lagune & Mikri Maus - AntiHepi as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Storm
vs
Happy

171 cm
37
147
37 - 18 - 3

172 cm
33
158
16 - 22 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
KO power

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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 37 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lincoln Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anti Happy!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm throws a leg kick

and Happy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Storm's guard.
Storm being controlled here, momentarily.
Storm keeping full guard, as Happy tries to pass.
Happy trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
Happy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Storm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happy slips nicely into half guard.
Happy trying to control from Storm's half guard. Storm has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm has control of Happy's left arm, preventing Happy from doing any damage.
Happy tries to free his leg and advance position but Storm is retaining full guard.
Happy trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
Happy trying to move into half guard but instead Storm has managed to sweep!

Happy looking for a sweep. Not yet Happy, not yet.
Storm stays in close to Happy's body and controls the position.
Storm has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Happy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Happy working a defensive guard here.

Happy has his foot on Storm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Storm works his way back into a safe position though.

Happy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Storm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Storm content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Happy working a defensive guard but Storm manages to pass into side control anyway.
Storm working away.
Happy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Happy is not content to let Storm control the position.
Happy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Happy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Storm wants to free his trapped foot but Happy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Happy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Storm's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Storm's back!

Happy looking for the choke from the back.

Storm defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Happy's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anti Happy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Storm fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Happy checks it well.
Storm motions for Happy to come forward. Storm throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Storm moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Storm as Happy shoots in.
Happy fails to land the takedown.

Happy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Storm did well to prevent Happy getting side control.
Storm controlling the position for now.
Happy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Storm keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Happy is just content to waste time from the top position. Storm takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Anti Happy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Happy wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Storm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Storm scores with a nice body kick.
Lincoln Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Happy looks for a takedown but Storm sprawls well.
Lincoln Storm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm tries to work over Happy's front leg with a kick but Happy checks it.
Happy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Happy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Storm tries to avoid it but Happy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Storm to the ground. Storm escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Happy moves out of range of the leg kick from Storm.
Storm with a nice calf kick.
Happy dives in and grabs Storm's left leg, looking for a takedown. Storm pushes down on Happy's head and hops out.
Storm throws a body punch but Happy moves out of range.
Happy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Storm is fending him off so far but Happy persists. Nope, Storm circles away and we're back to standing.
Storm scores with a hook to the body. Happy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Storm fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Happy.
A bone on bone clash there as Happy blocks the leg kick.
Storm throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Storm looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Happy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Storm defends it nicely.
Happy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Happy checks a leg kick.
Storm is looking to chop away at Happy's legs.
Anti Happy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Storm connects with a jab.
Happy dives in and grabs Storm's left leg, looking for a takedown. Storm pushes down on Happy's head and hops out.
A low kick lands for Storm.
Storm tries to land a leg kick but Happy saw it coming and moves away.
Storm jabs Happy right on the nose. Happy blinks but takes it well.
Happy checks a leg kick.
Storm tries to land a leg kick but Happy saw it coming and moves away.
Happy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Storm can pounce on him.
Storm works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Happy tries for a takedown but Storm sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

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!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Happy tries to move to mount but Storm blocks the move with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Happy trying to control the position but Storm is working away.
Storm is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Happy off and has taken his back!
Happy trying to control the action but Storm just sinks the hooks in.
Happy wants to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lincoln Storm dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Happy shoots in for a takedown but Storm shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Storm buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Storm feints and then cracks Happy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Happy down.
Happy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Storm. Storm obviously looking to wear him down.
Happy shoots in for a double leg but Storm sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Happy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Storm displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Happy.
An attempted straight right counter from Storm misses the target.
Lincoln Storm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
Happy shoots in for a takedown but Storm shows good takedown defense.
Lincoln Storm is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Storm.
Storm scores with a jab to the jaw.

Happy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Storm sprawls well initially but Happy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Storm is staying active underneath Happy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Happy working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Happy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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 slows the pace down in half guard.

Happy wants to work for an arm triangle but Storm is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Storm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Happy can do to turn this around?

Happy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Storm doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Happy.

Happy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Storm sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Happy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Storm sees it coming and defends easily.
Happy is trying to control. Storm wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Storm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Storm slaps away a takedown attempt from Happy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Storm as Happy shoots in.
Happy dives in and grabs Storm's left leg, looking for a takedown. Storm pushes down on Happy's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm throws a leg kick that is checked

and Happy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Storm's guard.
Storm keeping moving, preventing Happy from controlling successfully.
Storm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Happy trying to control the position from guard on top but Storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Happy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Storm manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Happy has Storm in his guard.

Storm's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Happy looking to control.
Storm looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Happy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Storm advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Storm is thwarting Happy's attempts to control the position.
Happy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lincoln Storm showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Storm 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lincoln Storm!
A very excited looking Lincoln Storm 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.