PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ansgar Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Carlos Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axelsson comes into the arena with one bourbon one scotch one beer blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ferreira's choice of entrance music: Killers. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Axelsson
vs
Carlos Ferreira

188 cm
32
214 lbs
24 - 9 - 1

185 cm
29
215 lbs
23 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)
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Hellbent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ansgar Axelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Carlos Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Axelsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Axelsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ferreira.
Axelsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ferreira's calf.
Ferreira stuns Axelsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Axelsson throws a looping overhand right but Ferreira ducks down to avoid it.
Axelsson scores with a kick to the midsection.
That kick from Axelsson tenderised Ferreira's leg. Ferreira is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Ferreira misses.
Ferreira misses with a leg kick.
Axelsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Axelsson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ferreira has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ferreira and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Axelsson misses with an uppercut.
Ferreira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ferreira swats away the attempt to clinch by Axelsson.
Axelsson is looking to clinch.
Axelsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferreira throws a low kick but Axelsson avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Axelsson. Axelsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ferreira misses the shot to the body.
Axelsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Axelsson misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Ferreira misses.
Jab from Axelsson.
Ferreira misses with a low kick as Axelsson jumps back.
Axelsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferreira.
Axelsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferreira is just out of range.
Ferreira connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Axelsson momentarily.
Axelsson throws a hook but Ferreira blocks it.
Axelsson checks a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Ferreira.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axelsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ferreira. Ferreira circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Axelsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ferreira is able to avoid easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Axelsson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Axelsson. Ferreira does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Axelsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Axelsson misses with a straight right.
Axelsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ferreira throws a push kick but Axelsson slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferreira. Axelsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Axelsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That kick from Ferreira tenderised Axelsson's leg. Axelsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Axelsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ferreira lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferreira ducks under a wild hook from Axelsson.
Ferreira throws a front kick aimed at Axelsson's knee but Axelsson avoids it well.
Ferreira 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.
Axelsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ferreira is out of range and Axelsson settles back down.
Ferreira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Axelsson can pounce on him.
Ferreira with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson connects with a right hand. Ferreira shakes it off.
Ferreira pushes Axelsson away with a front kick.
Axelsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Axelsson throws a wild body kick that Ferreira sees coming a mile off.
Axelsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ferreira slips under a jab from Axelsson.
Ferreira takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Axelsson lands a body shot.
Axelsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferreira takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ferreira walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Axelsson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Axelsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferreira moves away.
Axelsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferreira.
Axelsson takes a swing at Ferreira's ribcage but misses.
Ferreira does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Axelsson scores with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Axelsson moves into range and clinches up with Ferreira.
Ferreira lands a body punch.
Ferreira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axelsson is stalling here.

Axelsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ferreira takes one to the side of the head.
Axelsson misses with a body shot.
Ferreira is looking to land body kicks.
Axelsson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Axelsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
An inside leg kick from Ferreira misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferreira connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body punch from Axelsson.
Ferreira getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Axelsson throws a hook but Ferreira blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ansgar Axelsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ferreira will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ferreira wants to land a leg kick but Axelsson is out of range.
Ferreira misses with a leg kick
and Axelsson counters with a nice body shot.
Ferreira's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Axelsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ferreira scrambles back to his feet.
Axelsson throws a body punch but Ferreira moves out of range.
Axelsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ferreira.
A left lands for Axelsson.
Axelsson throws out a loose jab but Ferreira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ferreira looks to throw the jab but Axelsson is out of range.
Axelsson tried to score with a low kick but Ferreira checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferreira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ferreira just misses with a punch to the body.
Axelsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Axelsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Ferreira's head.
We've been told by Axelsson's head coaches at Team Skaggs Training Facility *LOP* that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ferreira moves out of range as Axelsson throws a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ferreira.
Ferreira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ferreira thows a leg kick but Axelsson checks it

and Axelsson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ferreira struggles to land a body shot inside as Axelsson controls his hands.
Ferreira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Axelsson.

Axelsson breaks the clinch.
Axelsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferreira has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A big left from Axelsson misses.
Ferreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Axelsson moves away.
Axelsson looks to throw the jab but Ferreira is out of range.
Ferreira tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ferreira throws a quick inside leg kick.
Axelsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferreira blocks a leg kick.
Axelsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferreira moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Axelsson.
Ferreira throws a jab when Axelsson was well out of range.
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!
Axelsson throws out a loose jab but Ferreira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferreira lands with a straight right. Axelsson didn't see that one coming.
Ferreira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Axelsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira.
A big left from Ferreira misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Axelsson.
Ferreira misses the shot to the body.
Ferreira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ferreira lands with a nice body punch.
Axelsson throws a shot from downtown. Ferreira moves away and avoids it.
Axelsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ferreira misses with a low kick as Axelsson jumps back.
Ferreira takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ferreira misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Axelsson misses its intended target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ferreira.
Axelsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Axelsson takes a swing at Ferreira's ribcage but misses.
Axelsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferreira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Axelsson.
Ferreira throws a solid leg kick but Axelsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ferreira.
Axelsson throws a lazy right hand but Ferreira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Axelsson avoids a kick to the body.
Axelsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferreira.

Axelsson clinches up against the cage.
Axelsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ferreira avoids it.
Axelsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ferreira is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axelsson working Ferreira over with knees to the body.
Ferreira avoiding damage as Axelsson throws knees to the body.
Axelsson lands a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Axelsson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ferreira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Axelsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ferreira.
Axelsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Ferreira.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferreira.
Ferreira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ferreira tries to throw a body punch but Axelsson avoids it by throwing Ferreira back against the cage.
Axelsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ferreira.
Axelsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ferreira tries to work over Axelsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Axelsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ferreira misses with a wild body shot.
Ferreira throws out a loose jab but Axelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelsson stuns Ferreira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ansgar Axelsson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Axelsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Axelsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ferreira's sensitive parts.
Axelsson lands a nice looking body shot.
Axelsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferreira's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Axelsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Axelsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Ansgar Axelsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Axelsson throws a series of punches but Ferreira avoids them all with ease.
Axelsson swings for the body but Ferreira moves out of range.
Axelsson looks for the body kick but Ferreira saw that one coming.
Ferreira misses with a straight left.
Axelsson misses with a body shot.
Ferreira jabs Axelsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Axelsson clinches up against the cage.
Axelsson gets through Ferreira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axelsson scores with a shot to the side of Ferreira's head.
Ferreira misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Axelsson.
Ferreira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferreira tries a body shot but Axelsson blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferreira.
Ferreira managing to block the knees to the body from Axelsson.
Axelsson missing with knees to the body.
Ferreira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Axelsson backwards.
Axelsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferreira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelsson can't find room to land a body shot as Ferreira controls the action.
Ferreira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ferreira is looking to control Axelsson's arms but Axelsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ferreira has his back to the cage.
Ferreira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferreira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferreira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsson's elbow.
Antonio Carlos Ferreira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira misses with some punches.
Ferreira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ferreira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ansgar Axelsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Axelsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Ferreira avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ferreira takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Antonio Carlos Ferreira has been cut.
Ferreira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Axelsson backwards.
Axelsson has a couple of punches blocked by Ferreira.
Axelsson has a couple of punches blocked by Ferreira.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axelsson.
A short uppercut from Axelsson.
Ferreira tries a body shot but Axelsson blocks it.
Axelsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ferreira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferreira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Axelsson throws an elbow but misses.
Axelsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ferreira blocking some punches.
Ferreira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ferreira is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ferreira stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ansgar Axelsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ferreira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsson's elbow.

Axelsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Axelsson works Ferreira's body with a nice hook.
Axelsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ferreira in his tracks.
Ferreira swats away the attempt to clinch by Axelsson.
Axelsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferreira was well out of range. Poor timing from Axelsson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axelsson misses with a two punch combination.
A shot to the liver by Ferreira. Beautiful body shot.
Axelsson throws a head kick that misses.
Axelsson looks to land a body kick but Ferreira moved away.
Axelsson jabs Ferreira right on the nose. Ferreira blinks but takes it well.
Ferreira throws a leg kick but Axelsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Ferreira misses.
Ferreira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferreira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Axelsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Axelsson punishes Ferreira's body with a nice straight punch.
Ferreira defending well as Axelsson loads up on a big left hand.
Ferreira motions for Axelsson to come forward. Ferreira throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ansgar Axelsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Axelsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ansgar Axelsson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ansgar Axelsson waved his t-shirt featuring KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)'s logo in front of the cameras.