PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Atticus Finch (ranked 651 p4p, 2716 weight class) and Anti Happy (ranked 52 p4p, 195 weight class). Finch kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ghetto Bird- Ice Cube. The crowd seem to be enjoying Happy's choice of entrance music: Bvana iz lagune & Mikri Maus - AntiHepi. 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.

Finch
vs
Happy

178 cm
39
156
36 - 18 - 0

172 cm
37
158
22 - 31 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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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 36 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Atticus Finch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anti Happy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finch throws a hook to the side of Happy's head but Happy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Happy dives in for a single leg takedown but Finch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Good work by Finch as he checks the leg kick.
Finch 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.
Finch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Happy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Happy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Happy slips under a jab from Finch.
Finch cracks Happy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Finch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Finch.
Finch missing with a left hand there. Happy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Happy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
Happy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Finch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Happy throws a front kick aimed at Finch's knee but Finch avoids it well.
Happy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Happy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Finch defends it well.
Finch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Happy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Happy misses.
Finch misses with a straight left.
Atticus Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Happy. That did some damage!
Finch misses with a straight right.
Finch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Happy.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
Finch misses with a hook. Happy ducked under it nicely.
Happy shoots in for a takedown but Finch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Atticus Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
Happy fails with a takedown attempt.
Finch just misses with a punch to the body.
Happy shoots for a double leg takedown but Finch sprawls well. He's pushed Happy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Finch misses the target.
Happy shoots for a double leg takedown but Finch sprawls well. He's pushed Happy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Happy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Happy.
Happy feints the counter takedown.
Happy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Finch misses with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finch throws a leg kick but Happy checks it.
Happy checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice combination there by Happy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Happy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Finch looks to land a right hand but Happy moved out of range.
Happy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Happy walks into a stiff left hand from Finch.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finch loads up on a big right hand but Happy slips the punch.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good exchange - Finch coming out on top.
Happy doesn't manage to clinch there - Finch circles away.
Finch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Finch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Finch wants it to stay on the feet.
Finch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Finch with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Finch.
Happy darts in looking for a takedown but Finch gets double underhooks and turns Happy into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Finch.
Finch cracks a nice hook into Happy's ribs.
Finch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And Happy tries to counter it with a takedown but Finch pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Happy moves out of range as Finch strikes.
Happy with the counter takedown but Finch avoids it easily.
Finch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Happy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Finch.
Finch is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Finch slaps away a takedown attempt from Happy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Finch scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finch, as that shot connected.
Finch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Happy.
Finch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Happy moves out of range of the strikes.
And Happy tries to counter it with a takedown but Finch pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Happy moves out of range as Finch strikes.
Happy slips a jab from Finch.
Happy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Finch throws a sloppy head kick and Happy moves out of range easily.
Finch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Finch cracks Happy with an open hand slap.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Happy.
Happy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Finch misses with a leg kick

and Happy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Finch wants to get back to his feet.
Happy throwing shots but Finch is blocking nicely.
Happy is looking to take a break and control but Finch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Happy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Finch is just riding it out for now. Happy eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Happy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atticus Finch 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.

Finch throws a hook but Happy avoids it easily.
Finch stuns Happy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A jab from Finch finds it's way through Happy's defenses.
Finch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Happy has time to react.
Happy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Happy misses with a takedown attempt - Finch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Finch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Happy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Finch throws out a loose jab but Happy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Happy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A good leg kick by Finch.
Happy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happy digs a good hook to Finch's body.
Finch scores with a hook to the body. Happy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Finch throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Happy blocks a jab.
Happy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Finch.

Finch gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Happy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Happy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Happy wants to control from the top but Finch keeps moving.
Happy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Happy wants to control from the top but Finch keeps moving.
Happy throws a big elbow that misses.
Finch wants to stand and escape but Happy is having none of it.

Finch uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Finch moves into range and connects with a jab.
Happy dives in and grabs Finch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Finch pushes down on Happy's head and hops out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Happy circles away quickly and effectively.
Finch's corner calls for a 1-2. Finch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Finch feints and then cracks Happy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Happy down.
Finch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Finch wants it to stay on the feet.
Atticus Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch looks to land a combination but Happy avoids it well.
Happy shoots for a takedown but Finch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Happy.
Atticus Finch is winning the standup battle so far.
Finch misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick from Finch, right into the meat of the thigh.
Happy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finch.
Finch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Happy can do to turn this around?
Finch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Happy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Finch misses the jab.
Happy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Finch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Happy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Finch stuffs the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Happy fails with a takedown attempt.
Finch connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Finch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Happy doesn't seem phased though.
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
Happy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Happy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Happy defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
Happy staying out of range there.
And Happy tries to counter it with a takedown but Finch pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Finch. Happy shrugs it off though.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Happy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Happy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Finch pinned against the cage. Finch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Finch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Finch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Happy doesn't seem phased though.
Happy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Happy is defended easily by Finch.
Finch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Happy wants to clinch up but Finch keeps it at a distance.
Finch fires out a quick counter leg kick but Happy just manages to avoid it.
Happy staying out of range there.
Finch punishes Happy's body with a nice straight punch.
Finch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice takedown defense from Finch. No joy for Happy on that attempt.
It looked like Finch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Finch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atticus Finch dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Happy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Happy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
Happy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Finch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Happy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Happy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Finch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Happy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Finch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Happy blocks a low kick nicely.
Finch throws out a powerful jab.
Happy moves out of range as Finch strikes.
Finch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Happy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happy slips under a jab.
Happy with the counter takedown but Finch avoids it easily.
Finch with the inside leg kick.
Finch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Happy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Happy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Happy closes the distance and clinches up with Finch, looking for a takedown. Happy pushes Finch against the cage but Finch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Atticus Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
Happy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Happy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Finch lands the left hand.
Finch dodges the punch combination from Happy.
Finch misses the jab.
Happy slips a jab from Finch.
Finch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Happy on the side of the head.
Finch digs a good body shot into Happy's ribs.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Happy's head but Happy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Happy shoots for a double leg takedown but Finch sprawls well. He's pushed Happy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Happy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice leg kick lands there from Finch.
Happy takes one on the button.
Finch leaves Happy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Happy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Finch works the jab nicely.
An inside leg kick from Finch misses.
Happy closes the distance and clinches up with Finch, looking for a takedown. Happy pushes Finch against the cage but Finch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Finch lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Happy backs up against the cage.
Happy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch throws a combination. Happy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Happy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Finch clobbers Happy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Happy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Finch thumps Happy with a low kick.
Finch swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Happy.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Happy.
Finch is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Happy has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Finch sneaks out the side door and pushes Happy away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Finch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Happy's sensitive parts.
Finch scores with a decent looking hook.

Happy feints and as Finch raises his hands in defense, Happy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Happy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Finch manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

Happy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Happy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Happy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Finch passes into side control.
Finch working away.
Finch gets to mount! Happy was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Happy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Finch stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Finch connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab from Finch.
Happy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Finch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anti Happy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Finch is looking to slow Happy down with leg kicks.
Nice body punch from Happy.
Happy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch connects with an inside leg kick.
Anti Happy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Atticus Finch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Happy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atticus Finch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Finch has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atticus Finch!
A victorious Atticus Finch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.