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Event:
HFC 11 - Slugs vs Gold
Date: Mar 27, 2020 |
#R1#
Happiest dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Happiest lands a really nice looking cross but Rubson seems unphased.
Rubson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Happiest throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Happiest moves into range and connects with a jab.
Happiest lands a nice looking body shot.
Rubson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rubson is looking to clinch but Happiest is avoiding it.
Happiest rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Rubson counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Happiest takes a swing at Rubson's ribcage but misses.
Happiest lands a nice hook to Rubson's body. Rubson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Happiest looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Happiest falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rubson counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Rubson clinches.
Happiest is trying to break the clinch but Rubson has him pressed against the cage.
Happiest can't break the clinch.
Happiest blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Rubson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Happiest is trying to break free.
Rubson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Happiest has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Happiest wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rubson pushes off an throws an elbow but Happiest leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Happiest has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rubson lands a damaging elbow.
Happiest takes an elbow to the temple.
Happiest working aggressively here.
Rubson looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Happiest breaks the clinch.
Happiest works Rubson's body with a nice hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Happiest scores with a four punch combination!
Happiest throws a body punch but Rubson moves out of range. #T2#
Happiest digs a good hook to Rubson's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rubson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Happiest scores with a shot to the body.
Rubson throws a jab but it's blocked by Happiest.
Happiest throws a right hand that Rubson ducks under and follows up with a left that Rubson also avoids with ease.
Rubson wants to clinch up but Happiest keeps it at a distance.
Rubson swings for the body but Happiest moves out of range.
Happiest throws a right hand that misses
letting Rubson counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Happiest.
Happiest uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Happiest - just one landing. #CL2#
Rubson instigates a clinch. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rubson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Happiest's brow. #BC2#
Rubson manages to break the clinch.
Happiest throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Happiest moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Happiest. Rubson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Happiest misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rubson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rubson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Happiest is looking for a counter combo.
Happiest digs a good hook to Rubson's body.
Some wild striking there from Happiest.
A punch lands to the side of Happiest 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rubson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rubson doesn't manage to clinch there - Happiest circles away.
Happiest appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Rubson lands a jab to Happiest's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Happiest lands with a shot to the body.
Happiest misses with a hook.
Rubson dodges the punch combination from Happiest.
Rubson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rubson misses the shot to the body.
Happiest circles away from the clinch attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Happiest misses its target.
Rubson wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Happiest on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rubson misses with a two punch combination.
Jab by Happiest.
Happier Happiest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Happiest misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rubson.
Rubson misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Happier Happiest dominated 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.
#R2#
Happiest lands a nice shot to the body.
Rubson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Happiest scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Happiest works over Rubson's head and body with a nice combination.
Happiest connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rubson's hands.
Rubson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rubson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Happiest swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A left lands for Happiest.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Happiest misses with an uppercut. Rubson saw that one coming.
Happiest throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Happiest scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Happiest has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Happiest misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rubson counters with a left to the body.
A lazy left from Happiest finds it's target.
Happiest lands a jab to Rubson's midsection.
Happiest catches Rubson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Happiest misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rubson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Happiest throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Happier Happiest is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rubson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rubson walks into a stiff left hand from Happiest.
Happiest works Rubson's body with a nice hook.
Happiest cracks Rubson with an open hand slap.
Rubson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Happiest.
Rubson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Happiest misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Happiest. Those never looked like landing.
Rubson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Happiest finds it's way round the side to connect with Rubson's head.
Happiest scores with a shot to the body.
Happier Happiest is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Happiest.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Happiest lands with a nice combination. Rubson backs away looking to recover.#T2#
Happiest lands a glancing blow to the side of Rubson's head.
Happiest looks to land a right hand but Rubson moved out of range.
Happiest connects with a single shot there.
Rubson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Happiest is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Happiest throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Happiest misses with the combination.
Happiest lands with a good body shot.
Rubson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rubson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Happiest looks to land a combination. Rubson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Happiest throws a nice looking combination but Rubson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Rubson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Happiest.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rubson! But no joy.
Rubson tries to clinch there but Happiest circles away.
Some wild striking there from Happiest.
A little jabbing left from Rubson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Happiest lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rubson tries to clinch but Happiest moves out of range.
Happiest throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rubson avoids the body shot from Happiest.
Rubson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Happiest connects with a body shot that sends Rubson's belly button to the back.
Happiest throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rubson counters with a stiff right hand.
Happiest works over Rubson's head and body with a nice combination.
Happiest thuds a left hand into Rubson's body.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Happiest lands a head shot.
Happiest misses with a body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Happiest scores with a shot to the body.
Rubson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rubson takes one on the button.
Happiest misses with a straight right.
Happiest tries to bum rush Rubson with a series of wild strikes but Rubson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rubson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rubson ducks under a wild hook from Happiest.
Rubson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Happiest pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rubson! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Happiest lands an overhand right.
Happiest is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rubson can do to turn this around?
Happiest takes a swing at Rubson's ribcage but misses.
Rubson with a nice cross.
Happiest throws a body punch but Rubson moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Happier Happiest dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rubson misses with a series of wild punches.
Happiest catches Rubson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Happiest keeps the fight on the outside.
Happiest throws a lazy uppercut
and Rubson counters with a two punch combo.
Happiest misses with a two punch combination.
Happiest misses with a shot to the body
and Rubson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Happiest misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rubson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rubson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Happiest lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubson ducks under a wild hook from Happiest.
Rubson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Happiest connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Happiest throws a hook but Rubson avoids it easily.
Happiest stuns Rubson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Happiest swats away the attempt to clinch by Rubson.
Happiest fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rubson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Happiest throws a shot from downtown. Rubson moves away and avoids it.
Happiest throws a sloppy body shot
letting Rubson counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Happiest, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rubson misses with a series of wild punches.
Rubson tries to clinch but Happiest is having none of it.
Happiest lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Happiest uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Happiest.
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!
Happiest swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rubson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Happiest lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rubson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rubson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Happiest. That snapped Rubson's head back.
A nice combination there by Happiest.
Happiest misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rubson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rubson! But no joy.
Happiest ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rubson moves away.
Rubson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rubson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Happiest.
Despite the aggression on Rubson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Happiest throws a hook but Rubson blocks it.
Rubson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Happiest defending well as Rubson loads up on a big left hand.
Happiest keeps the fight on the outside.
Happiest throws a jab when Rubson was well out of range.#T3#
Happiest punishes Rubson's body with a nice straight punch.
A right-left combo lands from Happiest.
Rubson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Happiest swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Happiest throws an off balance right hand
and Rubson counters with a nice uppercut.
Happiest takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rubson defending well as Happiest loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Rubson closes the distance and pushes Happiest back into the cage.
Rubson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Happiest avoids a wild elbow strike from Rubson.#BC2#
Rubson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Happiest moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rubson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Happiest throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rubson. #T4#
Happiest comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Happiest jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Happiest moves away from the strike by Rubson.
Donk. Happiest catches Rubson right on the button with a cross.
Rubson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Happiest misses with a double jab.
Nice cross by Happiest.
Rubson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on Rubson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Happiest lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Happiest throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Happiest lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rubson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Happiest falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rubson counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Happier Happiest showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Happiest, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Happier Happiest!
Post fight, Happier Happiest stared into the camera and said 'Happiness is a choice and most importantly... Epstein DID kill himself!'.
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Event:
HFC 4 - O Donnelly vs Barbosa
Date: Feb 23, 2020 |
#R1#
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.#T1#
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.#TD#
Silva gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
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.#T2#
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.#TD#
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.
#T3#
Silva works his way into full mount! #SUB#
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!'.
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Event:
Madness 33 Bronstein vs Wanker
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Happiest fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've been told by Happiest's head coaches at Power Plant MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Steele moves into the clinch.
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Happier Happiest has been cut.
Happiest is trying to break the clinch but Steele is controlling him.
Steele lands an elbow that stopped Happiest in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steele.
Steele creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steele.
Steele lands a damaging elbow.
Happiest is trying to break free.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steele.
Steele lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steele.
Steele lands an elbow that stopped Happiest in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steele.
Happiest is pressed up against the cage. Steele has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Happiest down to the mat. Happiest avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Happiest fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Steele gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Happiest dodges an elbow strike from Steele.
#T1##TD2#
Steele tightens his grip and picks Happiest up, before dumping him to the ground. Happiest manages to land in guard.
Happiest is wriggling around but Steele manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Happiest keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Happiest pushes Steele off looking to stand but Steele dives back in and keeps control.
Happiest is trying to control but can't.
Happiest is pressing down on Steele's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Steele won't allow Happiest to get back to his feet. #SU2#
Steele gets to his feet. Happiest looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Steele has Happiest up against the cage in a clinch.
Steele creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Happiest's defenses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steele. #T2#
Steele throws a head punch that misses.
Steele lands a nice elbow.
Steele misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steele. #CUT2#
Happier Happiest's cut is getting worse.
Steele has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Happiest avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Steele lands an elbow inside that Happiest shrugs off.
Steele lands a nice elbow.
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Steele lands a nice elbow.
Happiest is trying to push Steele away but Steele has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steele throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Steele gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Happiest blocks the elbow strike.
Steele has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Happiest seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Steele can turn it around.
Steele misses with an elbow over the top.
Steele can't get the takedown.
Happier Happiest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Steele.
Happiest is trying to force a seperation but Steele has the dominant position.#T3#
Happiest blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
Happiest breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Happiest connects with a body shot that sends Steele's belly button to the back.
Happiest lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Steele backs up against the cage.
Happiest swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Steele gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steele lands an elbow just above Happiest 's eye.
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #TD2#
Steele has clasped his hands together around Happiest's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Happiest is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Steele asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Happiest sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Happiest is trying to stand up here but Steele is controlling him well. #T4#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SU2#
Steele stands up from half guard.
Good standup being displayed there by Happiest as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Steele drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Happiest is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Steele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Happier Happiest's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Steele moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steele.
Happiest takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steele creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Happiest's defenses.
Happiest takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steele throws an elbow that misses.
Happiest blocks an uppercut.
Steele throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Steele throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Steele lands an elbow inside.
Steele lands an elbow inside that Happiest shrugs off.
Steele is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Happiest pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Happiest gets underhooks to prevent Steele's takedown attempt.
Steele gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele is looking for a takedown.
Happier Happiest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Steele.
Happiest wants to break the clinch but can't.
Happiest wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Happiest takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steele lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Steele throws an elbow but misses.
Steele looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Happiest wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steele has him pressed against the cage.
Steele throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Steele looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Steven Steele seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Steele gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steele. #CUT2#
Happier Happiest's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Steele misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steele just misses with a elbow thrown towards Happiest's brow. #TD2#
Happiest is fighting off a takedown attempt but Steele is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Happiest to the mat. Happiest regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Steele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Happiest is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Steele is controlling him. #SU2#
Steele stands and steps away. Happiest gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
Happiest bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steele's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Happiest swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Happiest connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steele's hands.
A shot to the liver by Happiest. Beautiful body shot.
Steele slips a jab from Happiest.
Steele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Happiest connects with a right hand. Steele shakes it off.
Happiest misses with the combination.
Steele drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Happiest defends it well.
Steele throws the kick towards the body but Happiest avoids it.
Steele fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Steele moves into the clinch.
Steele drops down looking for an ankle pick but Happiest pulls his leg out and moves away.
Steele slips a jab from Happiest.
Happiest swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Steele clinches with his opponent.
#T3#
Happiest has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Happiest takes an elbow to the temple.
Steele lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steele.
Happiest wants to break free but Steele has control.
Steele lands an elbow inside.
Steele throws a punch but it's blocked by Happiest.
Happiest prevents a takedown attempt there.
Happiest wants to break the clinch but can't.
Steele lands an elbow inside.
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Happiest blocks an uppercut.
Steele lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
Jeez, Happier Happiest's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Happiest is pressed up against the cage. Steele has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Happiest down to the mat. Happiest avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4#
Happiest missing with a left hand there. Steele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Happiest throws a body punch but Steele moves out of range. #CL2#
Steele fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Happiest, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele lands an elbow inside that Happiest shrugs off.
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Steele lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Happiest blocks an elbow strike.
Happiest blocks an elbow strike.
Steele lands an elbow that stopped Happiest in his tracks for a moment.
Happiest has had enough of the clinch but Steele keeps him there for the moment.
Steele lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Happier Happiest's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Steven Steele!
In defeat, Happier Happiest stepped up to the mic, saying 'Happiness is a choice and most importantly... Epstein DID kill himself, twice!'.
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Event:
Madness 28 Sogrin Vs Broad
Date: Dec 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Happiest swings for the body but Carter moves out of range.
Happiest throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Happiest lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Happiest throws a looping overhand right but Carter ducks down to avoid it.
Happiest getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Carter connects with a right hand. Happiest shakes it off.
Carter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Happiest throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carter throws out a counter right but Happiest avoids it with no problem.
No joy there for Happiest, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Despite the aggression on Carter's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Carter thuds his shin into the meat of Happiest's side.
Happiest slips under a jab.
Happiest throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Happiest lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Happiest takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Happiest misses with a looping left.
Happiest misses the shot to the body.
Carter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Happiest scores with a jab. Carter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Carter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Happiest.
Happiest takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Carter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Happiest misses with a straight left.
Happiest takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Happiest scores with a jab.
Carter misses with a looping left.
Happiest throws a hook but Carter blocks it.
Happiest throws a looping overhand right but Carter ducks down to avoid it.
Happiest has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Carter finds it's way round the side to connect with Happiest's head.
Happier Happiest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Carter lands a big uppercut and Happiest crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Happiest looks OK. Carter waves Happiest back to his feet!#ROC2#
Happiest is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Happiest swings away with a body shot that misses
and Carter counters with an outside leg kick.
Carter has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Happiest throws a combination that misses
and Carter counters with a big right hand! Oh Happiest is in trouble here! Carter follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Carter!
The defeated Happier Happiest had this to say: 'Happiness is a choice and most importantly... Epstein DID kill himself, twice!'.
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 13
Date: Nov 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Happiest connects with a jab.
Happiest fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luke manages to avoid it.
It looked like Luke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Luke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Luke dodges the punch combination from Happiest.
Happiest checks the leg kick nicely there.
Luke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Happiest manages to avoid it.
Luke tries to clinch but Happiest is having none of it.
Jab, jab by Happiest - just one landing. #CL#
Luke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Happiest lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luke pushes Happiest back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Happiest manages to break the clinch.
Luke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Happier Happiest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Luke gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Happiest lands a right hand.
Luke slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
Happiest manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Happiest scores with a jab to the jaw.
Happiest throws a combination. Luke tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Luke throws a nice looking combination but Happiest bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Luke dodges the punch combination from Happiest.
Luke with a hook.
Happiest swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Luke moves into the clinch.#BC#
Luke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Happiest smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Happiest is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Luke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Happiest.
Happiest swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luke throws a series of punches but Happiest avoids them all with ease.
Luke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Happiest paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Happiest bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Happiest dodges the punch combination from Luke.
#T2#
Happiest lands an overhand right.
Happiest has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Happiest misses the shot to the body.
Happiest fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Luke on the side of the head.
Luke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Happiest misses with a combination
and Luke counters with a straight right hand.
Luke avoids the body shot from Happiest.
Happiest scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Luke clinches up against the cage.
I was talking to Luke's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Happiest blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luke misses with an elbow over the top.
Luke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Happiest backwards.
Luke looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Luke throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T3#
Happiest wants to break free but Luke has control.
Happiest wants to break the clinch but can't.
Happiest is trying to break the clinch but Luke has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Happiest's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Happiest manages to break the clinch.
Luke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slow jab from Happiest misses its intended target.
Happiest lands with an uppercut that bounces Luke off the cage and back into range.
Happiest moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Happiest has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Luke finds it's way round the side to connect with Happiest's head.
Luke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Happiest's coach down at UnderGround Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Happiest's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Happiest throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab by Happiest.
The fighters circling - Luke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
Happiest throws a body shot but no joy.
Happiest scores with a hook.#T4#
Luke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Happiest.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A combination from Luke does no damage.
Happiest just misses with a punch to the body.
Happiest lands an overhand right.
Luke scores with a hook to the body. Happiest takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Luke throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Luke keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Happiest's efforts to push away.#BC#
Luke breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Happiest is trying to break free.
Luke keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Happiest's efforts to push away.
Happiest tries to circle away but Luke has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Happier Happiest dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Luke misses with a wild combination.
Luke misses with a body shot.
Luke dodges the punch combination from Happiest.
Happiest misses with a double jab.
Luke wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Luke takes the fight into the clinch.
Happiest tries to break the clinch but Luke is controlling the position.
Happiest wants to get back to striking at distance but Luke won't allow it.
Happiest working hard to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Luke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happiest wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Luke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roundhouse Luke has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Luke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Happiest swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Happiest.#T1#
Happiest takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Luke clinches.
Happiest has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Luke working aggressively here.
Luke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Luke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Happiest throws a good cross that connects.
Happiest scores with a jab to the body.
Roundhouse Luke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Happiest walks into a left hand.
Luke misses with a low kick as Happiest jumps back.
Luke moves out of range of the strikes.
Happiest sizes up Luke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Happiest's corner calls for a 1-2. Happiest obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Happiest throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Luke on the side of the head.
Happiest ducks under a wild hook from Luke.
Happiest looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Happiest fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Luke just misses with a punch to the body.
Happiest is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luke. #T2#
Luke staying out of range there.
Luke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Happiest rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Luke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Happiest scores with a jab. Luke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Luke tries to clinch there but Happiest circles away.
Happiest swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Luke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Luke tries to clinch there but Happiest circles away.
Happiest fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Luke misses with a two punch combination.
An inside leg kick from Luke misses.
Luke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Luke takes a swing at Happiest's ribcage but misses.
Happiest moves into range and connects with a jab.
Happiest throws a right and a left that Luke avoids nicely.
Nice shot lands for Luke.
Sloppy strikes from Luke. Those never looked like landing.
Happiest unleashes a big counter combination but Luke bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Luke throws a jab when Happiest was well out of range.
Happiest doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Luke connects with a body shot.
Luke looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Luke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Happiest manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luke scores with a nice right hand.
Happiest avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Luke lands a jab to the head.
Happiest fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luke manages to avoid it.
Luke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Luke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Some wild striking there from Happiest.
Happiest steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luke.#CL#
Luke clinches up against the cage.
Happiest wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Luke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Luke manages to break the clinch.
Happiest misses with a wild body shot.
Luke tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Happiest manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Happiest bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Luke's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Happiest showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Luke.
Happiest lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Happiest throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Luke scores with a jab.
Happiest throws a low kick but it's checked well by Luke.
Happiest lands a nice shot that snaps Luke's head back.
Luke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Happier Happiest seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Happiest.
Luke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Happiest moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luke. Happiest does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Happiest releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Happiest fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Luke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Luke wants to clinch up but Happiest keeps it at a distance.
Happiest misses the shot to the body.
Happiest tests Luke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Happier Happiest showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Happiest scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Happiest.
Luke tries to clinch up but Happiest circles away and keeps his distance.
Happiest throws a series of punches but Luke avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Happiest misses the jab.
Happiest loads up on a big right hand but Luke slips the punch.
Happiest swats away the attempt to clinch by Luke.
A little jabbing left from Happiest on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Luke pushes Happiest up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Happiest wants to get back to striking at distance but Luke won't allow it.
Happiest will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Luke up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Luke fails to land. #T1#
Luke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Happiest blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Luke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Happiest throws a right hand that misses
letting Luke counter with a right hand.
Luke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Happiest.
Happiest looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Happiest looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Happiest blocks a jab.
Luke throws a body punch but Happiest moves out of range.
Happiest fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Luke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Luke wants to slow Happiest down by chopping away at his legs.
Happiest jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
Luke darts in and clinches Happiest up against the cage.
Luke lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luke lands a right hand.
Happiest misses with some punches.
Happiest wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Luke breaks from the clinch.
Happiest with a nice cross.
Happiest keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luke.
Happiest lands a jab to Luke's midsection.
Happiest lands a jab.
Luke moves out of range of the strikes.
Happiest lands a nice shot to the body.
Luke jabs Happiest to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Luke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Happiest was well out of range. Poor timing from Luke.
Happiest now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Happiest throws a big shot that misses.
Luke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Happiest connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Luke scrambles back to his feet.
Happiest takes a swing at Luke's ribcage but misses.
Luke throws a big counter combination but Happiest scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Luke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Happiest scores with a body shot.
Luke misses with a head kick.
Happiest wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Luke works Happiest's body with a nice hook.
Luke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Happiest swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Luke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Luke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Happiest swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luke's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Luke duly obliges.
Happiest moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Happiest!
Some wild striking there from Happiest.
Luke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T4#
Luke walks into a straight right hand from Happiest.
Happiest scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Happiest. Luke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luke throws a jab when Happiest was well out of range.
Happiest scores with a jab to the head.
Happiest walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Roundhouse Luke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Happiest moves out of range as Luke strikes.
Luke tries to clinch there but Happiest circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Happiest there.
Happiest scores with a jab to the jaw.
Happiest dodges the punch combination from Luke.
Happiest scores with a one two! Luke had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice shot by Happiest.
And that's the end of the fight!
Happier Happiest comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Happiest winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Happier Happiest!
As Happier Happiest got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Happiness is a choice '.
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 9
Date: Oct 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Monroe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Happiest paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Monroe dodges the punch combination from Happiest.
Monroe throws a quick counter kick to the body but Happiest avoids it.
Monroe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Happiest.
Monroe misses with a hook
and Happiest counters with a nice uppercut.
Happiest slaps away a takedown attempt from Monroe , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice shot by Happiest.
Sloppy strikes from Happiest. Those never looked like landing.
Happiest works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happiest misses with a wild combination.
Happiest lands a body shot.
Monroe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Happiest with a hook.#T1#
Monroe is looking to clinch.
Happiest lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Monroe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Happier Happiest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monroe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good exchange - Happiest coming out on top.
Monroe pushes Happiest away with a front kick.
Monroe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Happiest comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Monroe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Monroe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Happiest dodges the ground and pound from Monroe .
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Happiest is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Monroe is controlling him well.#SU#
Monroe decides to stand back up. Monroe steps back and let's Happiest get back to his feet.
Happiest throws a shot from downtown. Monroe moves away and avoids it.
Happier Happiest is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monroe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Happiest but Happiest pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Happiest gets tackled into the cage by Monroe . Monroe maintains the clinch. #T2#
Monroe stalling in the clinch.
Monroe tries to land knees in the clinch but Happiest avoids the damage to the body.
Monroe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2#
Happiest breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Monroe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Happiest.
Monroe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monroe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Happiest tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Monroe avoids it.
Monroe has Happiest pressed against the cage, preventing Happiest from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Monroe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Happiest backwards.
Monroe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Monroe .
Happiest blocks an uppercut.
Monroe has Happiest pressed against the cage, preventing Happiest from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Monroe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Happiest backwards.
We've been informed that Happiest has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Monroe tries a knee to the head but Happiest blocks it.
Happiest wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Monroe breaks the clinch.
Happiest ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Monroe with a poor takedown
and Happiest counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monroe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Monroe . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Happiest swinging wildly here.
Happiest dips to his left and cracks Monroe with an uppercut!#T4#
Happiest digs a good hook to Monroe 's body.
Monroe connects with an inside leg kick.
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!
Monroe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Monroe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Monroe backs off Happiest throws a huge counter combo but Monroe manages to avoid it all.
Happiest throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Monroe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Happiest finds it's way through Monroe 's defenses.
Happiest scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Happiest bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Monroe slips under a jab from Happiest.
Happiest misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Happiest takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Happiest throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Monroe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Happiest defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Monroe .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Happier Happiest dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Monroe tries for a takedown but Happiest sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Monroe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Monroe fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Happiest misses.
Jab from Happiest.
Happiest scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Monroe is defended easily by Happiest.
Monroe slips a jab and a cross from Happiest.
Monroe throws a right hand that Happiest ducks under and follows up with a left that Happiest also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happiest getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Monroe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Happiest paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Monroe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Happiest lands a nice shot that snaps Monroe 's head back.
Happiest scores with a nice right hand.
#T1#
Happiest with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Monroe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Happiest counters with a left and a right that stings Monroe .
Happiest throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Monroe on the side of the head.
Happiest scores with a shot to the body.
Monroe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Happiest lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Happiest dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Happiest fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Happiest lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monroe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Happiest looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Happiest throws a shot to the body.
Happiest uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Monroe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Monroe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Monroe slips a jab and a cross from Happiest.
Monroe is looking to counter with a body kick.
Happiest lands with an uppercut that bounces Monroe off the cage and back into range.
Monroe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Happiest swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Monroe takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Happiest does it's job there.
Monroe is looking to clinch but Happiest is avoiding it.
Monroe needs to keep his hands up - Happiest had a free shot at his head there.
A punch combination from Happiest misses.
Happiest throws a shot to the body.
Monroe misses with a takedown
enabling Happiest to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Monroe . That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Happiest, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Happiest lunges at Monroe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Monroe 's hand.
Monroe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Happiest has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Happiest throws out a powerful jab.
Happiest scores with a crisp jab that stopped Monroe in his tracks.
Happiest swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Monroe counters with a low kick, right behind Happiest 's knee.
Happiest jabs at Monroe 's body.
Happiest scores with a body shot.
Happiest with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Happiest uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Happiest connects with the punch.
Monroe moves in looking to clinch but Happiest pushes him off.
Monroe tries to close the distance and clinch but Happiest swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Happiest moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Monroe takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Monroe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Happiest connects with the punch.
Monroe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Happiest ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monroe moves away.
Monroe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Happiest scores with a body shot.
Monroe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Happiest looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Monroe wants to clinch up but Happiest keeps it at a distance.
Monroe misses with a head kick.
Happiest takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Happiest displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Monroe is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe tries to clinch up.#CL#
Monroe moves into the clinch successfully.
Monroe crunches a lovely knee into Happiest's ribcage.
Come on Happiest - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Happier Happiest showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Monroe misses with a body kick.
Happiest unleashes a big counter combination but Monroe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Happiest fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Monroe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Happiest wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Monroe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Happiest scores with a hook to the body. Monroe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Monroe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Happiest digs a good hook to Monroe 's body.
Happiest connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Monroe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Happiest thuds a left hand into Monroe 's body.#CL#
Monroe drives through and clinches with Happiest against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe slows down the pace here.
Monroe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Happiest is defending well for now.#T1#
Monroe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Happiest is defending well for now.
Monroe takes a shot to the head.
Happiest wants to get back to striking at distance but Monroe won't allow it.
Happiest avoiding damage as Monroe throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Monroe manages to break the clinch.
Happiest misses with a combination
and Monroe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Happiest throws a shot to the body.
Monroe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monroe drops his hands momentarily and Happiest takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Happiest scores with a jab to the body.
Happiest fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Happiest lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T2#
Monroe walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Happiest tries to keep at a distance but Monroe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Monroe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Happiest pulls his leg out and moves away.
Happiest lands a jab to Monroe 's midsection.
Happiest throws a good cross that connects.
Happiest lands a body shot.
Happiest circles away from the clinch attempt.
Happiest scores with a jab to the body.
Happiest cracks Monroe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Happiest moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Monroe moves in looking to clinch but Happiest pushes him off.
A countering left hand to the body from Happiest misses.
Happiest lands a jab to Monroe 's midsection.#T3#
A jab lands there for Happiest.
Monroe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Happiest is out of range and Monroe settles back down.
Monroe is looking to clinch.
No joy there for Happiest, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Happiest scores with a one two! Monroe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Monroe .
Happiest looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Monroe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Happiest manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Monroe throws a shot to the body.
Happiest scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Happiest dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monroe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Happiest scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Monroe doesn't seem bothered though.
Joe Monroe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Happiest throws a body shot but no joy.
Happiest rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monroe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Happiest takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Happiest moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Happiest lands a lovely overhand right.
Happiest scores with a body shot.
Monroe doesn't manage to clinch there - Happiest circles away.
A left and a right from Happiest both land. Nice combination.
Happier Happiest seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Happiest enables Monroe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Happiest manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Monroe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Happiest keeping moving, preventing Monroe from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Monroe is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Joe Monroe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ES2#
Happiest manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Happiest wants to break the clinch but can't.
Monroe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Happier Happiest comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Happiest winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Happier Happiest!
Happier Happiest made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Happiness is a choice '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Sledgehammer shoots in looking for a takedown. Happiest tries to sprawl out of it but Sledgehammer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Happiest manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sledgehammer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Happiest takes a step back to recover. #CL2#
Happiest gets tackled into the cage by Sledgehammer. Sledgehammer maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Sledgehammer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sledgehammer 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.#CL2#
Sledgehammer rushes Happiest and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Sledgehammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Sledgehammer misses. #CL2#
Sledgehammer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Happiest is trying to break the clinch but Sledgehammer has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sledgehammer.
Sledgehammer pushes Happiest back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Happiest is breathing heavily.#T1#
Sledgehammer lands a right hand.
Sledgehammer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Happiest's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sledgehammer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Happiest has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sledgehammer lands a hook that snaps the head of Happiest backwards. #BC2#
Sledgehammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hanny Sledgehammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Sledgehammer throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Happiest is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hanny Sledgehammer!
Happier Happiest was interviewed post fight and said 'Happiness is a choice '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Van Bueller shoots in looking for a takedown. Happiest tries to sprawl out of it but Van Bueller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Happiest manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Happiest throws a good cross that connects.
Happiest scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Van Bueller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Happiest lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Van Bueller backs up against the cage.
Happiest swinging wildly here.
Happiest fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Happiest looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Bueller appears to be looking for a big counter.
Van Bueller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Happiest paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Happiest defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Van Bueller.
Happiest is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Happiest looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Happier Happiest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Happiest scores with a jab to the body.
Happier Happiest is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Happiest goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Happiest darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Happiest ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Happiest dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Happiest throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Happiest displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Van Bueller.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Van Bueller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Happiest throws a nice looking combination but Van Bueller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Bueller wants to clinch up but Happiest keeps it at a distance.
Happiest is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Van Bueller with a body shot.
Happiest comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Bueller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Happiest as he avoids it easily.
Happiest throws a one two combo.
#T2#
Happiest will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good standup being displayed there by Happiest as he connects with a hook.
Van Bueller fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Happiest. Van Bueller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Bueller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Happiest sprawls well. Happiest wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Van Bueller gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Bueller tries for a takedown but Happiest sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Van Bueller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Happiest tries to avoid it but Van Bueller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Happiest to the ground. Happiest escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Van Bueller darts in and clinches Happiest up against the cage.
Van Bueller tries for a takedown but Happiest manages to get underhooks.
Van Bueller is breathing heavily.#T3#
Van Bueller blocks an elbow strike.#TD#
Van Bueller gets control of Happiest's arms and successfully pulls guard. Van Bueller will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Van Bueller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU2#
Happiest stands and steps away. Van Bueller gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Van Bueller closes the distance but Happiest moves to the side
and Happiest counters with a three punch combo that has Van Bueller backing up. Van Bueller nods at Happiest to acknowledge the strikes.
Happiest cracks Van Bueller with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Happiest.
Van Bueller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Van Bueller tries to move into range but Happiest moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Happiest listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Bueller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice uppercut lands for Happiest. That snapped Van Bueller's head back.
Van Bueller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Happiest counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Happiest is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Van Bueller had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Happiest connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Van Bueller tumbling to the canvas! Happiest pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Van Bueller was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Happier Happiest!
Post fight, an emotional Happier Happiest said 'Happiness is a choice '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Seia misses with an uppercut.
Happiest moves out of range of the body kick.
Happiest uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seia.
Happiest walks into a stiff left hand from Seia.
Seia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Seia throws a head kick that misses.
Seia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Happiest scores with a hook.
Seia misses with a head kick.
Seia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Seia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Happiest throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happiest on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Seia. Seia obviously looking to wear him down.
Seia checks the leg kick.
Happiest misses with a head kick.
Seia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Happiest tries to bum rush Seia with a series of wild strikes but Seia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Good leg kick by Seia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice shot by Seia.
Seia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Happiest. Happiest circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Happiest moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Happiest tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Happiest throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Happiest is looking to chop away at Seia's legs.
Seia throws a counter high kick but Happiest was just alert enough to avoid it.
Seia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Happiest takes a swing at Seia's ribcage but misses.
Happiest defending well as Seia loads up on a big left hand.
Happiest moves out of range of the body kick from Seia.
Seia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Seia tries to land a leg kick but Happiest saw it coming and moves away.
Seia throws a hook but Happiest blocks it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Seia!
Happiest looks winded!#T2#
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!
Seia digs a good body shot into Happiest's ribs.
Seia moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Seia is looking to clinch.
Happiest takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL#
Seia pushes Happiest up against the cage in a clinch.
Seia lands with a light punch inside.
Seia throws a head punch that misses.
Happiest looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Happiest blocking some punches.
Happiest is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Seia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Seia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Happiest's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Happiest.
Happiest is trying to push Seia away but Seia has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Seia can't find room to land a body shot as Happiest controls the action.
Seia misses with a punch to the body.
Happiest is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Seia has a couple of punches blocked by Happiest.
Come on Seia - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stalling in the clinch from Seia.
We've been informed that Happiest has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Happiest is trying to force a seperation but Seia has the dominant position.
Seia scores with a shot to the side of Happiest's head.
Seia's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Seia lands an uppercut.
Seia keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Happiest's efforts to push away.
A short uppercut from Seia. #T4#
Seia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seia works on Happiest's body with a couple of short punches.
Seia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Happiest backwards.
Seia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Happiest backwards.
Seia tries to work over Happiest's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Happiest blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seia struggles to land a body shot inside as Happiest controls his hands.
Seia will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Happiest up against the cage.
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!
Seia lands a nice uppercut.
Seia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Seia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Happiest backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alesana Seia dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Seia connects with a nice looking jab.
Seia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Seia tries to clinch there but Happiest circles away.
Happiest with a nice cross.
Happiest looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#
Happiest is rocked!
Happier Happiest is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Seia looks to land a right hand but Happiest moved out of range.
Happiest is still on wobbly legs! Can Seia finish him?
A combination from Happiest does no damage.
Seia circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Happiest tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Seia wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alesana Seia!
Happier Happiest spoke after the fight, saying 'Happiness is a choice '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Happiest paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Happiest throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hadzic with a poor takedown
and Happiest counters with a series of strikes. Hadzic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hadzic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hadzic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hadzic tries to clinch up.
Happiest lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hadzic at a distance.
Happiest scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Happiest throws a sloppy head kick
and Hadzic counters with a left and a right that stings Happiest.
Happiest fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Happiest lunges at Hadzic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hadzic's hand.
Happier Happiest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hadzic checks a leg kick.
Hadzic tries for a takedown but Happiest sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Happiest works over Hadzic's head and body with a nice combination.
Happiest is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hadzic avoids the head kick by Happiest.
#T1#
Hadzic shoots for a double leg takedown but Happiest sprawls well. He's pushed Hadzic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Almin Hadzic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Happiest.
Hadzic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Happiest swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hadzic throws a hook but Happiest blocks it.
Happiest works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hadzic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hadzic throws a sloppy head kick and Happiest moves out of range easily. #CL#
Hadzic closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Happiest manages to break the clinch.
Happiest keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hadzic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Happiest avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Hadzic throws a head kick but Happiest moves out of range.
#CL#
Hadzic moves into the clinch.
Hadzic fails to pull guard.
Hadzic is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Happiest escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Happiest bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hadzic's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hadzic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Happier Happiest is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Happiest throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Happiest lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hadzic backs up against the cage.
Happiest throws a one two combo.
Hadzic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Happiest pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hadzic throws a quick counter kick to the body but Happiest avoids it.
Happiest fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Happiest is working the combinations to good effect here.#T3#
Happiest throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hadzic.
Hadzic doesn't manage to clinch there - Happiest circles away.
Happiest scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hadzic in his tracks.
Happiest wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Happiest lands a jab-cross combination.
Hadzic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Happiest scores with a four punch combination!
A punch combination from Happiest misses.
Hadzic thinks about countering with a head kick.
Happiest scores with a leg kick.
Happiest attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
Happiest throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hadzic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hadzic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hadzic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Happiest sprawls well. Happiest wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hadzic gets slowly back to his feet.
Happiest misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Hadzic moves into the clinch.#BC#
Hadzic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Happiest's corner calls for a 1-2. Happiest obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hadzic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Hadzic drives through and clinches with Happiest against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Happier Happiest dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nice cross by Happiest.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Happiest.
Jab from Happiest.
Happiest with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Happiest has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Happiest lands with a nice combination. Hadzic backs away looking to recover.#TD#
Hadzic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Happiest to the ground. Hadzic is now in Happiest's guard.#ES2#
Happiest pushes Hadzic off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Happiest throws a right and a left that Hadzic avoids nicely.
Happiest throws a combination that misses
and Hadzic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Happiest fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hadzic on the side of the head.
Hadzic shoots in and drives through. Happiest sprawls well.
Happiest is breathing heavily.
Happiest scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Happiest throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Happiest throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hadzic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Happiest ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hadzic moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Happiest!
Hadzic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hadzic stalks Happiest and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Happiest's face. Happiest staggers backwards, shaken.
Hadzic avoids the head kick by Happiest.
Hadzic closes the distance and clinches up with Happiest, looking for a takedown. Hadzic pushes Happiest against the cage but Happiest circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hadzic shoots for a takedown but Happiest saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Almin Hadzic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hadzic tries to clinch but Happiest is having none of it.
Happiest throws a wild body kick that Hadzic sees coming a mile off.
Hadzic doesn't manage to clinch there - Happiest circles away.
Happiest works over Hadzic's head and body with a nice combination.
Hadzic shoots for a double leg takedown but Happiest sprawls well. He's pushed Hadzic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Happiest thuds his shin into the meat of Hadzic's side.#T2#
Hadzic doesn't manage to clinch there - Happiest circles away.
Happier Happiest seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hadzic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hadzic blocks a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hadzic.
Happiest tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hadzic misses with a leg kick
and Happiest counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Almin Hadzic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Happiest scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hadzic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Happiest lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hadzic backs up against the cage.
#T3#
Happiest goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hadzic fails with the takedown.
Happiest walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hadzic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Happiest throws a series of strikes that have Hadzic backpedaling.
Happiest avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Happiest looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Happiest swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Hadzic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Happiest has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hadzic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Happiest wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Hadzic manages to break the clinch.
Happiest moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Hadzic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Happiest digs a good body shot into Hadzic's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hadzic has a takedown stuffed.
Happiest let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Happiest!
Hadzic shoots for a double leg takedown but Happiest sprawls well. He's pushed Hadzic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Hadzic backs off Happiest throws a huge counter combo but Hadzic manages to avoid it all.
Happiest misses with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Happiest.
Happiest connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Happiest scores with a three punch combo!
Hadzic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Happier Happiest showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Happiest throws a head kick but Hadzic moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Happiest!
Happiest displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL#
Hadzic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Happiest escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Happiest misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Hadzic moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hadzic.
Hadzic blocks the elbow strike.
Hadzic missing with knees to the body.
Happiest tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Happiest takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hadzic leaning against his opponent.
#T1#
Happiest is trying to force a seperation but Hadzic has the dominant position.
Hadzic is stalling here.
Hadzic struggles to land a body shot inside as Happiest controls his hands.
Happiest looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Happiest has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Happiest is trying to push Hadzic away but Hadzic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Happiest letting Hadzic take a breather here.
Hadzic has Happiest pressed against the cage, preventing Happiest from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Happiest misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Happiest pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Happiest - just one landing.
Happiest lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hadzic at a distance.
#CL#
Hadzic clinches. #TD#
Hadzic gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Happiest makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Happiest.
Hadzic trying to control but Happiest is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hadzic landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Hadzic preventing the sweep.
Hadzic trying to control the position from guard on top but Happiest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hadzic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Happiest tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hadzic wants to pass the guard but Happiest is keeping the position.
Hadzic trying to control the position from guard on top but Happiest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Happiest has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hadzic has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Happiest stops a takedown attempt from Hadzic.
#T4##BC2#
Happiest's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hadzic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Happiest.
Happiest avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hadzic shoots in and drives through. Happiest sprawls well.
A head kick from Happiest lands but Hadzic takes it in his stride.
Happiest connects with a right hand. Hadzic shakes it off.
Happiest lands an overhand right.
Hadzic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hadzic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Happiest bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hadzic's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Happier Happiest comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Happiest winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Happier Happiest!
Post fight, an emotional Happier Happiest said 'Happiness is a choice '.
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