PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Happier Happiest (ranked 2746 p4p, 318 weight class) and Steven Steele (ranked 2433 p4p, 282 weight class). Happiest comes to the cage accompanied by Ken Dodd & the Diddy Men: Happiness. Steele has chosen Bloody Sunday as his entrance music. Steven Steele is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Happiest
vs
Steele

190 cm
27
190 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

184 cm
27
197 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Powerful

Sportivité

Sportivité
Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Happier Happiest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steven Steele!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

Steele moves into the clinch.
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

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.

Steele gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Happiest dodges an elbow strike from Steele.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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.

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.

Steele gets to his feet. Happiest looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Happiest blocks the elbow strike.

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.

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.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Steele stands up from half guard.
Good standup being displayed there by Happiest as he connects with a hook.

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

Steele stands and steps away. Happiest gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

Steele clinches with his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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!'.