PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abel Hug (ranked 1190 p4p, 1614 weight class) and Anti Happy (ranked 85 p4p, 110 weight class). Happy has chosen Bvana iz lagune & Mikri Maus - AntiHepi as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hug
vs
Happy

173 cm
27
158
7 - 6 - 0

172 cm
38
158
23 - 32 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abel Hug!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anti Happy!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hug scores with a leg kick.
Happy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A head kick misses from Hug.
Hug misses with a head kick.
Hug pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Happy.
Hug displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Happy.
Hug half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hug lands with a right hand.
Happy cracks a nice hook into Hug's ribs.
Happy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hug is fending him off so far but Happy persists. Nope, Hug circles away and we're back to standing.
Abel Hug has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hug lands a body shot.
Hug pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Happy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hug defends it well.
Good leg kick by Hug.
Hug lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some wild striking there from Hug.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Happy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hug thuds a left hand into Happy's body.
Abel Hug is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Hug moves into the clinch.
Happy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hug just stands there and leans against the cage.
Happy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hug avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Happy blocks an uppercut.

Happy jumps guard.
Hug passes Happy's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Happy actively working from the bottom here.
Hug trying to pass the guard but Happy defending well.
Hug controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Happy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Happy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hug looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hug has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Happy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Happy looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Hug pushes past his half guard into mount!
Happy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hug content just to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Happy is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Happy is still trying to improve position.
Hug sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Happy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Happy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Happy tries to free his leg and advance position but Hug is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abel Hug dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Happy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hug.
Happy tries to move into range but Hug moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Hug misses.
Hug is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Happy can do to turn this around?
Happy shoots for a takedown but Hug saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Abel Hug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Hug tries to bum rush Happy with a series of wild strikes but Happy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abel Hug is winning the standup battle so far.
Hug throws a front kick that sends Happy stumbling back into the cage.
Happy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Happy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hug fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Happy on the side of the head.
Happy looks to score with a jab to the body but Hug is just out of range.
Hug fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Happy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hug sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Happy somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hug defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Happy.
Abel Hug has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
A shot to the body from Hug misses

and Happy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hug won't be happy with that.
Happy wants to control but Hug is keeping him busy.
Hug is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Happy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hug regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Happy wants to pass the guard but Hug is keeping the position.
Happy with a nice head shot there.
Happy trying to control but Hug is working from the bottom.
Hug bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Happy's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Happy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hug defends well.
Happy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hug controls the pace.

Happy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hug has passed into half guard!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Happy is looking to improve his position.
Hug performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Happy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hug perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hug continues to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. Happy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Hug avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hug is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
More hug and hope from Hug.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hug throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Happy is defended easily by Hug.
Hug connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hug lands an overhand right.
Hug staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abel Hug dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Happy tries to clinch but Hug moves out of range.
Hug swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Hug, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hug lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hug scores with a spinning back kick!
Hug fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hug lands a really nice looking cross but Happy seems unphased.
Hug misses the shot to the body.
Hug comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hug throws a head kick that Happy semi-blocks.
Hug tries to close the distance and clinch up but Happy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hug feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Happys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hug just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hug explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hug throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hug throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Hug.
Happy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Happy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hug circles away.
Happy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Happy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hug.

Happy gets tackled into the cage by Hug. Hug maintains the clinch.
Hug taking a breather.
Happy jumps guard but Hug stands there with Happy around his waist. Happy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hug cracks Happy with a nice body shot.
Hug lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hug just leaning against Happy, taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Hug.
Hug is working Happy over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hug.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hug slows down the pace here.
Happy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hug is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Abel Hug has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
Happy is trying to pull guard but Hug turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Happy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hug walks away with a smile on his face. Happy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hug with the inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hug tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anti Happy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Happy shoots for a takedown but Hug saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Hug gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hug presses Happy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hug works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hug misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hug lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hug tries to work over Happy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hug lands a body punch.
Hug pushes Happy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abel Hug is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Happy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hug is defending well.
Hug lands a left hand that snaps the head of Happy backwards.
A shot in the inside from Hug.
Hug stalling the fight.
Hug scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hug working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Happy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hug is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Happy has Hug pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hug manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hug scores with a shoulder strike.
Happy is trying to pull guard but Hug has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hug.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hug.
Happy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hug lands with a short shot to the head.
Hug lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Happy backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hug lands a body shot.
A short right from Hug on the inside.
Hug is leaning against Happy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Hug.
Hug lands a right hand.
Hug digs a right hand into Happy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Happy's gas tank.
Hug lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hug scores with a hook to the body.
Happy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hug walks away with a smile on his face. Happy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hug wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Anti Happy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hug throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Happy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abel Hug showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hug 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abel Hug!