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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anti Happy (ranked 1832 p4p, 2836 weight class) and Nuri Jafar (ranked 209 p4p, 296 weight class). Happy comes to the cage accompanied by Bvana iz lagune & Mikri Maus - AntiHepi. Anti Happy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nuri Jafar's chin.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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 13 - 20 - 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 37 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Winston Howard and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jafar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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.
Jafar keeping moving, preventing Happy from controlling successfully.
Jafar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Happy looking to pass the guard.
Jafar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Happy is controlling him.
Jafar keeping moving, preventing Happy from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Happy is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happy lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jafar is adopting a defensive guard.
Happy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Happy looking to sit in guard and control but Jafar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Happy trying to keep a closed guard but Jafar is proving a slippery customer.
Happy working for a triangle but Jafar defends it easily.
Jafar stands up and waves to Happy to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Happy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jafar's half guard.
Jafar kicks off Happy and gets to his feet.
Happy misses with a takedown attempt
and Jafar counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice takedown defense from Jafar. No joy for Happy on that attempt.
Jafar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jafar misses with a body shot.
Happy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Happy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jafar defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Happy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jafar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Happy.
Happy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Happy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Happy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jafar's head.
Happy is looking to take a break and control but Jafar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Happy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jafar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Happy is thwarting Jafar's attempts to control the position.
Jafar told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Happy trying to control the action but Jafar is working from the bottom.
Happy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Happy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Happy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Happy trying to control from half guard but Jafar is working away.
Happy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jafar wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anti Happy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Happy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jafar avoids it really well and circles away.
Happy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Happy is looking for a kimura but Jafar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Happy to get the leverage.
Jafar is staying active underneath Happy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jafar is positioning himself well to prevent Happy advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar tries to roll over but Happy keeps him under control.
Happy lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Happy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Happy wants to take a breather but Jafar is having none of it.
Happy seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Jafar has recovered full guard.
Happy throwing strikes from guard but Jafar blocks nicely.
Happy with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Happy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jafar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jafar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jafar!
Happy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jafar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Still in half guard, Jafar seems content to control.
Happy actively working from the bottom here.
Happy trying to hold on to Jafar's head to control him but Jafar postures up.
Jafar escapes and gets back to his feet.
Jafar misses with a takedown
and Happy counters with a left to the body.
Happy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jafar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Happy fails with the takedown
and Jafar counters with a straight right hand.
Happy shoots for a takedown but Jafar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anti Happy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Happy shoots in for a takedown but Jafar shows good takedown defense.
Jafar misses with a body shot.
Happy shoots in for a takedown but Jafar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jafar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Happy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jafar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Happy's waist but Happy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jafar off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Jafar. No joy for Happy on that attempt.
Jafar misses with a hook
and Happy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Happy moves away from the strike by Jafar.
Happy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jafar throws a hook to the side of Happy's head but Happy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Happy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jafar wants to stand up but Happy is controlling him.
Jafar wants to sweep but no luck.
Happy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Happy postures up.
Happy looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Happy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Happy throws an elbow that misses. Jafar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Happy's guard. Nice move by Jafar!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nuri Jafar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jafar throws a poor cross that misses
and Happy counters with a one-two to the body.
Happy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jafar did well to prevent Happy getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Happy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Happy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jafar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Happy.
Happy is trying to control. Jafar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Happy working Jafar over with strikes.
Jafar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Happy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happy throwing shots but Jafar is blocking nicely.
Happy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jafar is just riding it out for now. Happy eventually gives up the hold.
Happy misses with a head shot. Jafar uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jafar looking for a sweep. Not yet Jafar, not yet.
Happy wants to pass the guard but Jafar is keeping the position.
Happy wants to control from the top but Jafar keeps moving.
Happy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jafar wants to stand but Happy is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Happy trying to control but Jafar is working from the bottom.
Jafar wants to stand and escape but Happy is having none of it.
Happy lands a couple of elbows.
Happy throws an elbow that misses. Jafar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Happy's guard. Nice move by Jafar!
Happy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jafar stands up and waves to Happy to follow him.
Jafar closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Happy.
Happy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jafar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Happy wants the takedown. Jafar is fighting it off but Happy persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jafar's guard against the cage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jafar holds on and takes a little breather.
Happy trying to control but Jafar is working from the bottom.
Jafar manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jafar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Happy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Happy throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jafar managing to control the position.
Happy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jafar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Happy wants to pass the guard but Jafar is keeping the position.
Jafar keeping moving, preventing Happy from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Happy looking to sit in guard and control but Jafar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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 keeping full guard, as Jafar tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anti Happy.
I think Happy 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Anti Happy!
A victorious Anti Happy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Nuri Jafar spoke after the fight, saying 'He did not follow the script'.
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energy
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hype
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