PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Atticus Finch (ranked 1771 p4p, 2461 weight class) and Anti Happy (ranked 179 p4p, 250 weight class). Finch comes to the cage accompanied by Ghetto Bird- Ice Cube. Happy has chosen Bvana iz lagune & Mikri Maus - AntiHepi as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Finch
vs
Happy

178 cm
28
156
13 - 8 - 0

172 cm
27
158
9 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Conviction
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Atticus Finch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anti Happy!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Happy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Happy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
Happy shoots in for a takedown but Finch shows good takedown defense.
Finch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Happy dives in and grabs Finch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Finch pushes down on Happy's head and hops out.
Finch stuffs the takedown attempt from Happy. Happy gets slowly back to his feet.
Atticus Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Happy moves away.
Happy feints the counter takedown.
Finch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Finch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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.
Happy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Finch defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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 lazy left from Finch finds it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Happy is defended easily by Finch.
Happy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Happy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Happy shoots for a takedown but Finch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Finch lunges at Happy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Happy's hand.
Finch throws a jab when Happy was well out of range.
Finch slaps away a takedown attempt from Happy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Finch misses with a wild body shot.
Happy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
Finch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Happy has time to react.
Atticus Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finch lands a right hook to the body.
Happy wants to clinch up but Finch keeps it at a distance.
Happy fails with a takedown attempt.
Finch scores with a leg kick.

Finch gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Happy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Happy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Finch has his feet on Happy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Happy ducks down to avoid it.

Happy gets a takedown into half guard.
Finch is staying active underneath Happy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Happy is controlling the pace.
Happy is keen to just control but Finch is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch is trying to stand up here but Happy is controlling him well.

Finch makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Finch misses with a low kick.
Happy shoots in for a double leg but Finch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Happy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Finch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Happy somewhat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Finch. That's going to slow Happy down.
Finch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Happy's hands.
Finch connects with a jab.
Happy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Finch as he avoids it easily.
A big left from Finch misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Finch finds it's way through Happy's defenses.
Finch is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Happy darts in looking for a takedown but Finch gets double underhooks and turns Happy into the cage.
Happy moves out of range as Finch strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Finch misses.
Finch misses with a hook.
Happy moves out of range of the strikes.
Happy shoots in looking for a takedown but Finch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Happy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Finch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Happy.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Happy's head but Happy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch lands a jab to Happy's midsection.
Finch connects with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Finch.
Happy checks a low kick from Finch.
Finch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Happy's sensitive parts.
Finch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Happy ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atticus Finch dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Happy blocks a leg kick.
Happy checks a leg kick nicely.
Finch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Finch throws a series of punches but Happy avoids them all with ease.
Happy checks a low kick from Finch.
Happy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Happy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Happy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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.
Happy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Atticus Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
Happy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Finch can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch lands a jab to the nose.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
Finch connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab lands there for Finch.
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!
Nice sprawl there from Finch as Happy shoots in.
Finch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Happy can do to turn this around?
Finch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Happy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Happy moves away from the strike by Finch.
Finch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Finch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Happy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Finch tries to avoid it but Happy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Finch to the ground. Finch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Happy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Finch.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Happy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Finch sprawls well. Finch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Happy gets slowly back to his feet.
Happy is breathing heavily.
Finch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Happy. That did some damage!
Finch misses with a low kick.
Happy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Finch avoids the head kick by Happy.
Finch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Finch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Happy gets the takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Happy trying to control the action but Finch is working from the bottom.
Finch pushes Happy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Happy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Check out the look on Happy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Finch is trying to buck Happy off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Happy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finch keeps working.
Happy grinds an elbow into Finch's temple.
Finch is trying to get back to his feet.
Happy working the head and body with strikes.
Happy wants to control but Finch is keeping him busy.
Finch is trying to buck Happy off.
Anti Happy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Happy trying to control the action but Finch is working from the bottom.
Happy prevents Finch from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Happy passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Finch!

Happy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Finch can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
You get the feeling that Finch really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Happy landing strikes from the mount and Finch is in trouble!
Finch wants to get back to his feet.
Happy trying to control but Finch is having none of it.
Happy lands with some strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atticus Finch dominated that second round.
That's time! Finch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Finch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Happy fails with the takedown.
Finch throws a body punch but Happy moves out of range.
Finch throws out a powerful jab.
Finch misses with a straight right.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Happy moved out of range nicely.
Happy shoots in but Finch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Finch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Atticus Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
Finch is looking to slow Happy down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch misses with a hook. Happy ducked under it nicely.
Finch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Finch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Finch lands a nice shot to the body.
Happy throws a looping overhand right but Finch ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Finch misses.
Finch throws a front kick aimed at Happy's knee but Happy avoids it well.
Happy shoots in for a double leg but Finch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Happy tries to clinch but Finch moves out of range.
Happy ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Finch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Happy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Happy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Finch but Finch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Finch misses with a looping right.
Finch scores with a kick to the midsection.
Happy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Finch finds it's way round the side to connect with Happy's head.
Happy throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
Finch lands a head shot.
Finch throws a hook but Happy blocks it.
Happy slips a jab from Finch.
Happy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Finch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finch throws a shot from downtown. Happy moves away and avoids it.
Finch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Finch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch misses with a looping right.
Happy tries to move into range but Finch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Finch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Happy has time to react.
Finch misses with the combination.
Happy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Atticus Finch is winning the standup battle so far.
Happy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good shot there by Finch.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Happy saw that one coming.
Happy staying out of range there.
Happy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Finch as he avoids it easily.
Finch is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Happy moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Happy is defended easily by Finch.
Finch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Happy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Happy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Finch clobbers Happy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Finch finds it's way through Happy's defenses.
Finch with a nice calf kick.
Happy misses with a takedown attempt - Finch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anti Happy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Finch with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Happy has time to react.
Finch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Happy's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Happy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Finch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finch lands with a hook. Happy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Happy has a takedown stuffed.
Finch misses the jab.
Happy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Happy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A low kick lands for Finch.
Finch cracks Happy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Finch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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.
Some wild striking there from Finch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atticus Finch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Finch, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atticus Finch!
An out of breath Atticus Finch thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.