PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anti Happy (ranked 1288 p4p, 1413 weight class) and Felix Jaroslav (ranked 111 p4p, 124 weight class). Happy comes to the cage accompanied by Bvana iz lagune & Mikri Maus - AntiHepi. Jaroslav is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Sound of Running Feet. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Happy
vs
Jaroslav

172 cm
36
158
22 - 28 - 0

168 cm
44
148
34 - 24 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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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 22 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anti Happy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 24 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Felix Jaroslav!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jaroslav lands with a nice body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Happy or perhaps it was just good defense by Jaroslav, which made it look bad.
Happy backing away here, and Jaroslav unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jaroslav throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Happy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jaroslav's guard.
Jaroslav keeping full guard, as Happy tries to pass.

Jaroslav pushes Happy off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Happy.
Happy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Happy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Jaroslav sneaks out the side door and pushes Happy away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Felix Jaroslav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaroslav buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Jaroslav.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaroslav waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Happy.
Happy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jaroslav sprawls and moves away.
Jaroslav throws a big shot that misses.
Jaroslav works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That kick from Jaroslav tenderised Happy's leg. Happy is trying to keep his angry face on.
A bone on bone clash there as Happy blocks the leg kick.
Happy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav thows a leg kick but Happy checks it

and Happy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jaroslav is trying to stand back up but Happy is controlling him
Happy stalling away here and it's allowed Jaroslav to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Happy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jaroslav works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Happy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Happy wants to control from the top but Jaroslav keeps moving.
Happy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Happy scoring with punches to the head and body.
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!
Jaroslav is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Happy is controlling him.
Happy throwing strikes but missing.
Happy 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.
Jaroslav is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Happy connects with a couple of short punches.
Jaroslav utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Happy trying to control but Jaroslav is working from the bottom.
Happy throws a strike but Jaroslav rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jaroslav is pushing down on Happy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Happy is fighting to maintain full guard but Jaroslav has managed to sneak the leg through.
Happy trying to control but Jaroslav postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jaroslav stands up from half guard.
Nice uppercut there from Jaroslav.

Happy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jaroslav sprawls well initially but Happy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Happy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jaroslav has managed to free his arm - good work.
Happy is pressing down on Jaroslav's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jaroslav is holding on for now.
Jaroslav is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Happy seems to be working for a kimura but Jaroslav defends the submission attempt.
Happy drops an elbow to the side of Jaroslav's head.
Happy slips a nice elbow through Jaroslav's hands, connecting with Jaroslav's forehead.
Jaroslav is trying to stand back up but Happy is controlling him

Happy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jaroslav defends it well.

Happy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jaroslav sees it coming and defends easily.
Happy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Happy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jaroslav sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Jaroslav dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Happy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Happy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jaroslav as he jumps to the side.
Nice shot lands for Jaroslav.
A bone on bone clash there as Happy blocks the leg kick.

Happy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jaroslav is trying to stand.

Happy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jaroslav sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jaroslav keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Happy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Anti Happy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Happy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Happy prevents Jaroslav from standing back up.
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 Jaroslav's temple.
Jaroslav pushes Happy off looking to stand but Happy dives back in and keeps control.
Jaroslav scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Happy manages to mount him!

Happy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jaroslav is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jaroslav and Happy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Happy tries for a kimura but Jaroslav is defending well.
Happy cracks Jaroslav with a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Happy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jaroslav wants to get back to his feet.

Happy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Happy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Happy controls the position.
Happy is chipping away with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Happy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jaroslav's legs.
Happy throws an elbow but Jaroslav slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jaroslav tries to escape but Happy is in control.
Happy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Happy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jaroslav has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jaroslav wants to get back to his feet but Happy drags him back down.
Jaroslav prevents Happy from improving position.
Jaroslav is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Happy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jaroslav has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Happy but great work by Jaroslav.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jaroslav is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Happy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jaroslav throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Happy tries to improve position but can't.
Happy gets back to half guard.

Happy actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Happy looking for submissions off his back.
Happy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Happy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jaroslav throws a sloppy head kick

and Happy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jaroslav won't be happy with that.
Jaroslav is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Happy asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Happy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jaroslav down.
Happy taking a break here but Jaroslav is having none of it and regains half guard.

Happy is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jaroslav makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Happy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jaroslav drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jaroslav swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaroslav throws a hook but Happy blocks it.
Happy misses with a series of wild punches.
Jaroslav throws a push kick but Happy slaps the foot to one side.
Jaroslav lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Happy at a distance.
Jaroslav moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Happy darts in looking for a takedown but Jaroslav gets double underhooks and turns Happy into the cage.
Happy tries to pull guard but Jaroslav forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jaroslav tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jaroslav slows down the pace here.
Happy jumps guard but Jaroslav stands there with Happy around his waist. Happy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anti Happy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Happy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jaroslav is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Happy tries to pull guard but Jaroslav won't allow it.
Jaroslav tries a body shot but Happy blocks it.
Happy fails to pull the fight into his 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!
Jaroslav can't find room to land a body shot as Happy controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Happy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jaroslav prevents it.
Happy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jaroslav smiles and moves away.
Jaroslav goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jaroslav rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Happy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jaroslav lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Happy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Happy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav throws a jab when Happy was well out of range.
Happy attempts a counter takedown but Jaroslav avoids it well and moves away.

Jaroslav gets caught napping as Happy dives in and scores a takedown. Jaroslav manages to retain guard.
Jaroslav is looking to stand back up but Happy counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jaroslav.

Jaroslav blocking the ground and pound attempt from Happy.
Happy is pressing down on Jaroslav's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jaroslav is holding on for now.
Jaroslav tries to kick Happy off but Happy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

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

Happy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Happy looks to land a strike but Jaroslav avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Happy prevents Jaroslav from getting back to his feet.
Happy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jaroslav swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Happy won't allow Jaroslav to get back to his feet.
Jaroslav utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Happy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jaroslav is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Happy trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaroslav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Happy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Jaroslav comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jaroslav 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Jaroslav!
An out of breath and clearly excited Felix Jaroslav thanked Stoner's Killer Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).