PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Giancarlo Ferrari (ranked 23636 p4p, 23993 weight class) and Nick Law (ranked 456 p4p, 496 weight class). Ferrari comes into the arena with Me in honey blaring out of the sound system. Nick Law will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Ferrari
vs
Law

167 cm
20
141
0 - 4 - 0

185 cm
22
145
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

KOMBAT KLOTHING

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giancarlo Ferrari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Law!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrari wants to clinch.
Law unleashes a big counter combination but Ferrari bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ferrari tries to clinch but Law moves out of range.
As Ferrari backs off Law throws a huge counter combo but Ferrari manages to avoid it all.
Ferrari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Law paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Law unleashes a big counter combination but Ferrari bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've been told by Ferrari's head coaches at EFC Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sloppy strikes from Ferrari. Those never looked like landing.
Despite the aggression on Law's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ferrari misses with a series of wild punches.
Ferrari fails with a takedown attempt.
Law is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Law lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Law avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Law is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ferrari.
Ferrari tries to clinch up.
Ferrari wants to clinch up but Law keeps it at a distance.
As Ferrari backs off Law throws a huge counter combo but Ferrari manages to avoid it all.
Law swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferrari.
Law takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ferrari!
Ferrari tries to clinch there but Law circles away.
Law is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Law is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Law has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ferrari.
Ferrari tries to clinch but Law moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari wants to clinch.

Law tries to keep at a distance but Ferrari has taken the fight into the clinch.
Law can't get the takedown.

Ferrari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferrari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferrari throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Ferrari.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari doesn't manage to clinch there - Law circles away.
Despite the aggression on Law's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Ferrari throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Law stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Ferrari follows into mount!

It looks like Nick Law has been cut.
Law is in all sorts of trouble here.
Law slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Law moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Law looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Law has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ferrari is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Law.
Law looks winded!
Ferrari gets to mount! Law was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ferrari content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law is trying to escape the mount.
Ferrari controlling his opponent.
Law is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giancarlo Ferrari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Law's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ferrari fails with a takedown attempt.
Law unleashes a big counter combination but Ferrari bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ferrari lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ferrari tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Law manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Law is looking for the big counter here.
Ferrari lands a high kick!
Ferrari tries to close the distance and clinch but Law swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Law throws a counter combo.
Ferrari tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Law manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Law is looking for the big counter here.
Giancarlo Ferrari is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferrari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Law lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ferrari lands with a nice combination. Law backs away looking to recover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Ferrari.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ferrari.
Ferrari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on Law's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ferrari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Law swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Ferrari backs off Law throws a huge counter combo but Ferrari manages to avoid it all.
Law avoids the head kick by Ferrari.
Despite the aggression on Law's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ferrari moves in looking to clinch but Law pushes him off.
Law unleashes a big counter combination but Ferrari bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ferrari doesn't manage to clinch there - Law circles away.

Ferrari throws a left that rocks Law and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Ferrari dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Law regain composure!

Law is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ferrari has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Law is still on wobbly legs! Can Ferrari finish him?

Ferrari closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Law to the mat! Law manages to get full guard.
Law is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Law seems to have recovered his senses.
Ferrari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Law can do to turn this around?

Law is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Giancarlo Ferrari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Ferrari avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Law is working an open guard so Ferrari takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ferrari turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ferrari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Law throws a counter combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari misses with a double jab.
Giancarlo Ferrari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferrari thuds his shin into the meat of Law's side.

A jab-cross combination lands for Ferrari and sends Law crashing to the mat! Ferrari follows him down to the mat - Law regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Ferrari works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Law is trying to escape the mount.
Ferrari sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Law working to try and regain half guard.
Ferrari sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law is trying to escape the mount.
Ferrari controlling his opponent.
Ferrari knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Law on the ground.
Law is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giancarlo Ferrari dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Law's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A chopping leg kick lands by Ferrari.
Law blocks a head kick by Ferrari.
Ferrari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ferrari throws a head kick that misses.
Law lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ferrari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferrari throws a right hand that Law ducks under and follows up with a left that Law also avoids with ease.
Law is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ferrari wants to clinch up but Law keeps it at a distance.
Giancarlo Ferrari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ferrari gets the takedown into side control.
Law is looking to regain half guard here but Ferrari keeps moving and retains side control.
Law is still trying to improve position.
Law takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ferrari decides to stand up, so the ref orders Law to his feet.
Ferrari throws a combination. Law tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ferrari. That's going to slow Law down.
Ferrari moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferrari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Law unleashes a big counter combination but Ferrari bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Law circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferrari tries to clinch but Law is having none of it.
As Ferrari backs off Law throws a huge counter combo but Ferrari manages to avoid it all.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ferrari.

Ferrari closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Law did well to prevent Ferrari getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferrari content to control rather than advance.

Ferrari is looking for a kimura but Law is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ferrari to get the leverage.
Ferrari wants to stand up but Law has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Law with the active half guard here but Ferrari passes nicely into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ferrari has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ferrari lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Law backs up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Ferrari.

Ferrari moves into range and clinches up with Law.
Ferrari prevents the takedown attempt.

Ferrari breaks the clinch.
Good leg kick by Ferrari.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ferrari.
Ferrari lands with a thumping leg kick.
Law gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Ferrari.
Ferrari tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Law manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Law unleashes a big counter combination but Ferrari bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ferrari moves in looking to clinch but Law pushes him off.
Ferrari lands a leg kick that knocks Law off balance momentarily.

Ferrari drives through with a takedown into Law's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Law throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ferrari uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Law is being controlled here.
Ferrari tries to move to mount but Law blocks the move with his legs.
Law is looking for a sweep.

Ferrari stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giancarlo Ferrari clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Law's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Law circles away from the clinch attempt.
Law throws a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferrari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Law is looking for the big counter here.
Ferrari doesn't manage to clinch there - Law circles away.
Ferrari with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sloppy strikes from Ferrari. Those never looked like landing.
Ferrari tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Law manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Ferrari backs off Law throws a huge counter combo but Ferrari manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ferrari instigates a clinch.

Ferrari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferrari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferrari lands a leg kick that knocks Law off balance momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Law paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ferrari is looking to slow Law down with leg kicks.
Ferrari wants to clinch up but Law keeps it at a distance.

Ferrari takes the fight into the clinch.

Ferrari drags the fight down to the ground.
Ferrari bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Law's guard.

Ferrari is looking to stand up but Law won't let him.

Law looking for a guillotine here but Ferrari defends easily.
Law is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ferrari seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ferrari might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Law looking for a guillotine here but Ferrari defends easily.

Ferrari gets to his feet. Law looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ferrari tries to clinch but Law is having none of it.
Law unleashes a big counter combination but Ferrari bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ferrari scoring well with a low kick there.
Ferrari throws a head kick but Law moves out of range.
Ferrari tries to clinch but Law is having none of it.

Ferrari has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ferrari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ferrari doesn't manage to clinch there - Law circles away.
Law is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ferrari tries to clinch up but Law circles away and keeps his distance.
Law is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Ferrari rushes Law and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ferrari lands an elbow inside that Law shrugs off.
Ferrari drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Law gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Ferrari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Law takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ferrari tries to clinch but Law is having none of it.
Ferrari is trying hard to land a takedown here. Law sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Law is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari tries to clinch there but Law circles away.
A punch combination from Ferrari misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferrari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Law is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ferrari fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Ferrari backs off Law throws a huge counter combo but Ferrari manages to avoid it all.
Ferrari scores with a head kick.
Ferrari tries to clinch up.
Despite the aggression on Law's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Giancarlo Ferrari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferrari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Law paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ferrari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nick Law has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferrari thuds his shin into the meat of Law's side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giancarlo Ferrari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ferrari 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Giancarlo Ferrari!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Giancarlo Ferrari!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Giancarlo Ferrari!

Giancarlo Ferrari wins by unanimous decision!
Giancarlo Ferrari got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'