PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Silva (ranked 3029 p4p, 343 weight class) and Happier Happiest (ranked 3141 p4p, 350 weight class). Happiest has chosen Ken Dodd & the Diddy Men: Happiness as his entrance music. Happier Happiest is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Silva
vs
Happiest

195 cm
20
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
27
190 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Sportivité

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rickson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Happier Happiest!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Happiest lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silva at a distance.
Happiest throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Happiest misses the shot to the body.
Happier Happiest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva defending well as Happiest loads up on a big left hand.
Happiest misses with a straight right.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Happiest swivels and escapes.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Happiest circles away.
Happiest fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Happiest swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Happiest.
Happiest lands a head shot.
Happiest digs a good hook to Silva's body.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Happiest lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Happiest.
Happiest jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Happiest connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Silva slips under a jab.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Happiest defends it nicely.
Happiest throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Happiest scores with a jab.
Happier Happiest is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Happiest misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Happiest throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Silva gets the takedown into side control.

Happiest sneaks out the side door and pushes Silva away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've been told by Silva's head coaches at HARDCORE MMA (Elite Training) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Happiest misses with a wild combination.
Happiest throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Happiest.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Happiest sprawls well.
Happiest stuffs the takedown.
Happiest throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Happiest lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva moves forwards but Happiest connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Silva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Happiest to the mat! Happiest manages to get full guard.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Happiest swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Happiest.
Happiest is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Silva passes Happiest's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silva prevents Happiest from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva works his way into full mount!

Happiest is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Silva locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Happiest is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rickson Silva!
A victorious Rickson Silva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Happier Happiest stepped up to the mic, saying 'Happiness is a choice and most importantly... Epstein DID kill himself, twice!'.