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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bob Probert (ranked 558 p4p, 965 weight class) and Anti Happy (ranked 49 p4p, 86 weight class). Probert's entrance music is DNA. A fine choice. Happy has chosen Bvana iz lagune & Mikri Maus - AntiHepi as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Probert!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anti Happy!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Happy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Probert swivels and escapes.
Bob Probert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Happy ducks under a wild hook from Probert.
Happy ducks under a wild hook from Probert.
Probert digs a good hook to Happy's body.
Probert throws a jab when Happy was well out of range.
Happy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Probert.
Happy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Probert lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Probert misses with an uppercut.
Probert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probert lands with a straight right. Happy didn't see that one coming.
Probert misses with an uppercut
and Happy counters with a shoot takedown. Probert fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Happy wants to control from the top but Probert keeps moving.
Happy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Probert keeping moving, preventing Happy from controlling successfully.
Happy looking to sit in guard and control but Probert gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Probert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Happy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Probert stays in close to Happy's body and controls the position.
Probert won't allow Happy to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Happy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Probert defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Probert is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Happy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Probert sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Happy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Probert is aware though and is defending well.
Probert gets to his feet - Happy follows without any prompting.
Happy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Happy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Probert circles away.
Probert half committed to a counter leg kick.
Probert works Happy's body with a nice hook.
Probert uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Happy has time to react.
Happy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Probert connects with a crisp jab.
Bob Probert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Happy defending well as Probert loads up on a big left hand.
Happy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Probert defends it well.
The fighters circling - Probert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Happy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Probert.
Happy just misses with a punch to the body.
Probert looks to land a left hand but Happy moved out of range nicely.
And Happy tries to counter it with a takedown but Probert pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Probert clinches.
Probert presses Happy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Happy jumps guard but Probert stands there with Happy around his waist. Happy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bob Probert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
Probert lands a body punch in the clinch.
Probert lands a right hand that snaps the head of Happy backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Probert creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Happy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Probert gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Probert breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Happy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Probert defends well and Happy ends up having to push Probert into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Happy misses with a combination
and Probert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Happy looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Probert dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Probert tenderised Happy's leg. Happy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Horrible takedown attempt by Happy or perhaps it was just good defense by Probert, which made it look bad.
Probert was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Probert throws a sloppy head kick and Happy moves out of range easily.
Happy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Probert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Happy manages to avoid it.
Happy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Probert scores with a body shot.
Happy tries for a takedown but Probert circles away easily
letting Probert counter with a right hand.
Probert with a jab.
Probert tries to clinch but Happy moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Happy or perhaps it was just good defense by Probert, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Probert dominated that round.
That's time! Probert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Happy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Probert.
Probert misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Probert's head coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Happy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Probert.
Happy feints the counter takedown.
Probert avoids the head kick by Happy.
Happy fails with a takedown attempt.
Probert throwing a counter right hand but Happy manages to avoid it.
Happy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Probert misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probert 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.
Probert lands a slapping body shot.
Probert clinches up with Happy and pushes him back against the cage.
Happy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Probert uses from the top position.
Probert slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Probert stands up and waves to Happy to follow him.
Happy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Happy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Probert with a nice calf kick.
Probert stuffs the takedown attempt from Happy. Happy gets slowly back to his feet.
Bob Probert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
Probert moves into range and connects with a jab.
Anti Happy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Probert displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Happy.
Happy circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Happy misses with a takedown
and Probert counters with a straight right hand.
Probert throws a body shot but no joy.
Happy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Happy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Probert tries to clinch up.
Happy dives in for a single leg takedown but Probert sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Happy's corner calls for a 1-2. Happy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Probert throws a body punch but Happy moves out of range.
Probert darts in and clinches Happy up against the cage.
Happy can't get the takedown.
Probert lands an uppercut.
Happy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Happy is breathing heavily.
Probert lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Happy tries to pull guard but Probert won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Probert.
A right handed body shot lands from Probert.
Probert lands with a light punch inside.
Probert scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Probert misses with a punch to the body.
Probert lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Happy or not.
Probert lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Probert lands with a left to the head.
Probert lands a body punch in the clinch.
Probert lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Probert lands a left hand that snaps the head of Happy backwards.
Probert lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Happy is looking for a takedown.
Probert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Happy can do to turn this around?
Probert can't find room to land a body shot as Happy controls the action.
Probert cracks Happy with a nice body shot.
Probert misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Probert on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Probert.
Probert pushes Happy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Probert scores with a nice hook to the head.
Probert gets underhooks to prevent Happy's takedown attempt.
Probert can't find room to land a body shot as Happy controls the action.
Probert scores with a hook to the body.
Probert can't find room to land a body shot as Happy controls the action.
Probert pushes Happy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Happy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Probert lands a body shot in the clinch.
Probert lands with a left to the head.
Probert lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Probert.
Probert lands a body shot.
Probert tries to throw a body punch but Happy avoids it by throwing Probert back against the cage.
Probert lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Probert.
Probert lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Probert.
Probert lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Happy backwards.
Probert struggles to land a body shot inside as Happy controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Probert dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Probert scores with a shot to the body.
Happy walks into a stiff left hand from Probert.
Happy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Probert avoids it really well and circles away.
Probert throws out a powerful jab.
Bob Probert is winning the standup battle so far.
Probert moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probert tries a body shot but Happy blocks it.
Probert misses with the head strike.
Probert gets through Happy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Happy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Happy tries a body shot but Probert blocks it.
Probert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Happy prevents a body shot from Probert.
Probert can't find room to land a body shot as Happy controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Probert tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Happy working hard to break the clinch.
Probert cracks Happy with a nice body shot.
Probert stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Probert scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Probert stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Probert scores with a shot to the side of Happy's head.
Probert misses with a hook to the ribs.
Probert misses with a punch to the body.
Probert lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Happy backwards.
Probert is working Happy over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Probert.
Probert lands a right hand.
Probert lands with a light punch inside.
Probert lands with a left to the head.
Happy is rocked!
Probert lands a hook to the side of the head.
Happy is still on wobbly legs! Can Probert finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Probert digs a right hand into Happy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Happy's gas tank.
Probert tries a body shot but Happy blocks it.
Probert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Happy seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Probert lands with a short shot to the head.
Probert tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Happy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Probert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Probert.
Probert scores with a hook to the body.
Probert is leaning against Happy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Happy prevents a body shot from Probert.
A short right from Probert.
Happy letting Probert take a breather here.
A short uppercut from Probert.
Probert lands a nice shot to the body.
Probert lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Probert.
Probert lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Probert lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Probert.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Probert.
Good body shot from Probert.
Probert lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Probert cracks Happy with a nice body shot.
Bob Probert has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Probert lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee calls for Probert to work.
Come on Probert - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Happy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bob Probert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
Probert lands a nice uppercut.
Probert lands a nice uppercut.
Probert lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Happy is trying to pull guard but Probert turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Happy prevents a body shot from Probert.
A short body shot lands from Probert as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Probert.
Still in the clinch, Probert scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Probert lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Probert.
Nice body punch from Probert - that landed with a thud.
Happy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Probert scores with a shot to the side of Happy's head.
A shot in the inside from Probert.
Happy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Probert to keep the fight standing.
Probert lands a right hand.
Probert throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Happys head.
Probert lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Happy or not.
Probert lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Probert lands a left hand that snaps the head of Happy backwards.
Probert lands a body punch.
Probert lands a left hand.
Probert lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Probert.
Probert working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Probert.
Happy blocks a body shot from Probert.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Probert clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Probert scores with a nice strike.
Happy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Probert scores with a body shot.
Probert lands with a good body shot.
Probert clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Probert.
A short uppercut from Probert.
Probert stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Happy tries to pull guard but Probert won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Probert scores with a nice short uppercut.
Probert just leaning against Happy, taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Probert.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Probert creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Happy goes for a takedown attempt but Probert pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Happy is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Probert smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Happy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Happy misses with a hook.
Probert uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Happy has time to react.
Happy slips a straight right by Probert.
Probert throws a looping overhand right but Happy ducks down to avoid it.
Happy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice cross by Probert.
Happy misses with a series of wild punches.
Probert misses with a wild body shot.
Happy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Probert counters with a stiff right hand.
Bob Probert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
Probert cracks Happy with a hook to the temple - Happy is on wobbly legs here! Probert swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Happy falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Probert wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bob Probert!
Bob Probert is the new featherweight champion!
Bob Probert made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'The Odense featherweight championship is staying at the Rubber Guard Emporium. Anti-Happy came to hump. I came to win. Dedicating this victory to Juodasis Vaiduoklis, the forever 145 champ. '.
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