PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sigvard Aurelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Loveladdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Aurelius might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Marcia Carolus Rex. Loveladdy has chosen PANTERA - F*CKING HOSTILE as his entrance music. Forrest Loveladdy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Aurelius
vs
Loveladdy

156 cm
33
130 lbs
23 - 3 - 0

180 cm
29
150 lbs
18 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sigvard Aurelius!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Forrest Loveladdy!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelius fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Loveladdy throws a push kick but Aurelius slaps the foot to one side.

Loveladdy gets caught napping as Aurelius dives in and scores a takedown. Loveladdy manages to retain guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Loveladdy controls Aurelius momentarily but Aurelius frees himself.
Aurelius won't allow Loveladdy to sweep him here.

Loveladdy working for a triangle but Aurelius defends it easily.
Aurelius trying to control but Loveladdy is working from the bottom.
Aurelius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Loveladdy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Loveladdy trying to keep a closed guard but Aurelius is proving a slippery customer.
Loveladdy wants to sweep here but Aurelius controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius trying to control but Loveladdy is working from the bottom.
Aurelius has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aurelius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Sigvard Aurelius just wasn't active enough.
Aurelius pivots, looking for a leg kick but Loveladdy is out of range and Aurelius settles back down.
Loveladdy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Loveladdy connects with an inside leg kick.
Aurelius cracks Loveladdy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Loveladdy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Aurelius takes a step back to recover.
Aurelius throws a hook but Loveladdy blocks it.
Aurelius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Loveladdy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aurelius connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Loveladdy throws a leg kick but Aurelius sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aurelius throws a solid leg kick but Loveladdy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aurelius.
Aurelius fails with a takedown attempt.
Loveladdy misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aurelius stuffs the takedown attempt from Loveladdy. Loveladdy gets slowly back to his feet.
Aurelius looks to land a combination but Loveladdy avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius scores with a jab to the head.
Aurelius takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Aurelius misses with a body shot.
Loveladdy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aurelius tries a low kick but Loveladdy avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Loveladdy checks a leg kick.
Aurelius throws a chopping leg kick but Loveladdy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aurelius lands a leg kick that knocks Loveladdy off balance momentarily.
Loveladdy moves out of range as Aurelius throws a body kick.
Loveladdy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aurelius.
Loveladdy lands a really nice looking cross but Aurelius seems unphased.
Loveladdy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy scores with a jab to the body.
Aurelius 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.
Loveladdy scores with a spinning back kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loveladdy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aurelius stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Loveladdy thows a body shot but no joy.
Aurelius misses with an attempted mid kick.
Loveladdy moves out of range of the leg kick from Aurelius.
Aurelius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Loveladdy misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aurelius. Loveladdy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loveladdy throws a head kick but Aurelius moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aurelius.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Forrest Loveladdy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A nice inside leg kick there by Aurelius. That's going to slow Loveladdy down.
Loveladdy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Aurelius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Forrest Loveladdy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Loveladdy.
Loveladdy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aurelius throws out the jab.
Loveladdy throws a shot from downtown. Aurelius moves away and avoids it.
Aurelius throws an overhand right that lands on Loveladdy's shoulder, as Loveladdy tries to avoid the shot.
Loveladdy tries to clinch up.
Loveladdy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sigvard Aurelius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aurelius.
That kick from Aurelius tenderised Loveladdy's leg. Loveladdy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Loveladdy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aurelius.
Aurelius on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Aurelius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius is looking to land body kicks.
Loveladdy swinging wildly here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aurelius.
Aurelius tries to land a leg kick but Loveladdy saw it coming and moves away.
Loveladdy misses with a wild body shot.
Aurelius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Loveladdy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aurelius napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aurelius is looking to regain half guard here but Loveladdy keeps moving and retains side control.
Loveladdy trying to control the position but Aurelius is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aurelius is looking to regain half guard here but Loveladdy keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Loveladdy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aurelius has escaped the position, nice work there.
Aurelius is looking for a sweep.
Aurelius is working hard here to advance position.
Aurelius taking punishment in the form of punches.
Aurelius tries to buck Loveladdy off but Loveladdy is having none of it.
Loveladdy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Aurelius is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Loveladdy is looking to take a break and control but Aurelius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy is working Aurelius over with some ground and pound from side control.
Loveladdy working the ground and pound.
Loveladdy wants to control but Aurelius is keeping him busy.
Loveladdy working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loveladdy cracks Aurelius with a big elbow.
Loveladdy is looking to take a break and control but Aurelius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Forrest Loveladdy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Loveladdy misses with a low kick.
Aurelius takes a swing at Loveladdy's ribcage but misses.
Aurelius with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aurelius throws a leg kick but Loveladdy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice cross by Aurelius.
Aurelius throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aurelius drops his hands momentarily and Loveladdy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Loveladdy tries to land a front kick but Aurelius steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aurelius thumps Loveladdy with a low kick.
Forrest Loveladdy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Loveladdy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Aurelius thows a leg kick but Loveladdy checks it
and Loveladdy counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loveladdy checks a low kick from Aurelius.
Loveladdy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aurelius rather than just go for the knockout.
Loveladdy lands a leg kick that knocks Aurelius off balance momentarily.
Aurelius throws out a loose jab but Loveladdy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loveladdy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aurelius wants to slow Loveladdy down by chopping away at his legs.
Aurelius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Loveladdy.
No joy there for Loveladdy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aurelius connects with a solid leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aurelius.
Loveladdy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aurelius manages to avoid it.
Aurelius darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good leg kick by Loveladdy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aurelius takes a swing at Loveladdy's ribcage but misses.
Loveladdy shoots in but no luck this time.
Aurelius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aurelius misses with a kick to the body.
Loveladdy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loveladdy misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Loveladdy does no damage.
Aurelius lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice defenses there by Loveladdy.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Loveladdy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy dives in and grabs Aurelius's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aurelius pushes down on Loveladdy's head and hops out.
Loveladdy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Loveladdy misses with the combination.
Aurelius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aurelius connects with a leg kick. Loveladdy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aurelius throws a low kick but Loveladdy moves out of range easily.
Aurelius fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aurelius throws a solid leg kick but Loveladdy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aurelius.
Aurelius pushes Loveladdy away with a front kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy scores with a head kick. Aurelius tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice uppercut there from Aurelius.
Loveladdy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Aurelius lands a leg kick that knocks Loveladdy off balance momentarily.
Aurelius connects with a solid leg kick.
Loveladdy tries to work over Aurelius's front leg with a kick but Aurelius checks it.
Loveladdy blocks a low kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Aurelius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aurelius misses with a looping left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loveladdy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aurelius avoids it really well and circles away.
Sigvard Aurelius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forrest Loveladdy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Aurelius. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Sigvard Aurelius did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Aurelius misses with a leg kick
and Aurelius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aurelius keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Aurelius looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Loveladdy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aurelius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Loveladdy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That kick from Aurelius tenderised Loveladdy's leg. Loveladdy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aurelius attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Decent striking displayed by Aurelius there.
Loveladdy moves out of range of the leg kick from Aurelius.
Aurelius connects with a solid leg kick.
Loveladdy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Aurelius there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Loveladdy shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aurelius.
Loveladdy moves out of range as Aurelius throws a body kick.
Aurelius will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Aurelius moves out of range as Loveladdy throws a body kick.
Aurelius misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aurelius delivers a nice body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Loveladdy checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aurelius.
Loveladdy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aurelius was well out of range. Poor timing from Loveladdy.
Aurelius moves forwards but Loveladdy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Loveladdy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Loveladdy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Loveladdy fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius scores with a three punch combo!
Aurelius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aurelius looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Loveladdy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aurelius misses with a low kick.
Aurelius tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Loveladdy is able to avoid easily.
Aurelius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aurelius.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aurelius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loveladdy moves away.
Aurelius is looking to land body kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Loveladdy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aurelius bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Loveladdy's head backwards.
Loveladdy checks the leg kick.
Loveladdy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Loveladdy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Loveladdy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aurelius sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sigvard Aurelius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forrest Loveladdy.
Loveladdy looks for the body kick but Aurelius saw that one coming.
Loveladdy misses with a wild combination.
Loveladdy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aurelius connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Loveladdy scrambles back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy moves out of range of the body kick from Aurelius.
A jab from Loveladdy misses.
Aurelius feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Loveladdy's calf.
Loveladdy throws a jab when Aurelius was well out of range.
Aurelius takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Loveladdy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Loveladdy looks to land a combination but Aurelius avoids it well.
A solid body kick from Aurelius.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loveladdy misses with a wild combination.
Aurelius loads up on a big right hand but Loveladdy slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Sigvard Aurelius will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.

Aurelius works the jab nicely.
Aurelius will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Loveladdy misses with a looping left.
Aurelius throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aurelius attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Loveladdy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aurelius's head backwards.
Loveladdy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aurelius buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Loveladdy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aurelius on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Aurelius sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Loveladdy shoots in looking for a takedown. Aurelius tries to sprawl out of it but Loveladdy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aurelius manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loveladdy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Loveladdy is looking to land body kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Loveladdy checks a leg kick.
Loveladdy slips a straight right by Aurelius.
Aurelius keeps the fight on the outside.
Aurelius fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Loveladdy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aurelius lands with an overhand left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius shoots in and drives through. Loveladdy sprawls well.
Loveladdy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aurelius avoids it really well and circles away.
Loveladdy avoids the body shot from Aurelius.
Loveladdy checks a leg kick.
Aurelius throws a leg kick which misses Loveladdy's front leg but catches the back leg as Loveladdy tries to avoid it.
Aurelius loads up on a big right hand but Loveladdy slips the punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Loveladdy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Loveladdy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aurelius pivots, looking for a leg kick but Loveladdy is out of range and Aurelius settles back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Aurelius.
Aurelius tries to land a front kick but Loveladdy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Aurelius throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Loveladdy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Aurelius is in Loveladdy's guard.
Loveladdy trying to control the position.
Aurelius slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Aurelius trying to control the position from guard on top but Loveladdy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Loveladdy has his foot on Aurelius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aurelius works his way back into a safe position though.
Loveladdy can't keep his opponent in guard - Aurelius advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Loveladdy is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius not doing much here.
Loveladdy wants to control but Aurelius is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Loveladdy actively working from the bottom here.
Loveladdy moves into full guard.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aurelius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Loveladdy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loveladdy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aurelius controls the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sigvard Aurelius showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aurelius has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a draw!
Sigvard Aurelius retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!