PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jatlier Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Smokeleaf
vs
Ferreira

185 cm
27
183 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

186 cm
38
198 lbs
52 - 23 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158

Damnfield clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jatlier Smokeleaf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 52 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ronaldo Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smokeleaf turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smokeleaf takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ferreira shoots in and drives through. Smokeleaf sprawls well.

Smokeleaf scores with a takedown into Ferreira's guard.
Smokeleaf trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smokeleaf stops Ferreira from standing up.
Smokeleaf showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ferreira keeping moving, preventing Smokeleaf from controlling successfully.
Ferreira wants to get back to his feet but Smokeleaf is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smokeleaf is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jatlier Smokeleaf just wasn't active enough.
Ferreira shoots in looking for a takedown. Smokeleaf tries to sprawl out of it but Ferreira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Smokeleaf manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ferreira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smokeleaf pinned against the ropes. Smokeleaf gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jatlier Smokeleaf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Ferreira.
The crowd cheers as Smokeleaf lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ferreira doesn't seem phased though.
Ferreira lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ferreira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferreira moves out of range of the leg kick from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf throws a front kick that sends Ferreira stumbling back into the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferreira takes a swing at Smokeleaf's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smokeleaf swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smokeleaf getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ferreira takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smokeleaf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferreira.
Smokeleaf shoots in for a double leg but Ferreira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ferreira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smokeleaf.
A telegraphed right hand from Smokeleaf misses the target.
Smokeleaf leaves Ferreira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ferreira throws a big shot that misses.
Ferreira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smokeleaf throws a sloppy body shot
and Ferreira counters with a two punch combo.
Smokeleaf takes a swing at Ferreira's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ferreira as he avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Ferreira misses.
Ferreira looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smokeleaf takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smokeleaf closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ferreira circles away.
Smokeleaf throws a leg kick but Ferreira sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ferreira will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smokeleaf smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smokeleaf fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smokeleaf throws the kick towards the body but Ferreira avoids it.
Smokeleaf dives in and grabs Ferreira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ferreira pushes down on Smokeleaf's head and hops out.
Smokeleaf moves out of range of the leg kick from Ferreira.
Smokeleaf takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smokeleaf rushes Ferreira and presses him up against the ropes.
Smokeleaf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smokeleaf is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Ferreira to keep the fight standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Smokeleaf manages to break the clinch.
Ferreira ducks under a wild hook from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferreira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smokeleaf as he jumps to the side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smokeleaf 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.
Smokeleaf throws a hook but Ferreira blocks it.
Ferreira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smokeleaf as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jatlier Smokeleaf dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Smokeleaf lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smokeleaf connects with a high kick.
Ferreira thows a body shot but no joy.
Ferreira looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smokeleaf thows a body shot but no joy.

Smokeleaf gets caught flat footed, as Ferreira shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smokeleaf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smokeleaf controlling the position.

Smokeleaf looking for a guillotine here but Ferreira defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Smokeleaf isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ferreira stacks Smokeleaf on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ferreira!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokeleaf is trying to improve his position.
Ferreira controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Smokeleaf's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ferreira trying to control the action but Smokeleaf is working from the bottom.
Smokeleaf gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Smokeleaf slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ferreira tries to lock up and control but Smokeleaf gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smokeleaf wants to take Ferreira's back here but Ferreira is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ferreira is squirming around, avoiding Smokeleaf's attempts to control the action.
Smokeleaf wants to take his opponent's back but Ferreira doesn't allow it.
Smokeleaf wants to control the pace but Ferreira is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ferreira tries to roll over but Smokeleaf keeps him under control.
Smokeleaf wants to advance to full mount but Ferreira doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ferreira looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferreira, not yet.
Ferreira is trying to control the position but Smokeleaf postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smokeleaf wants to control from the top but Ferreira keeps moving.
Smokeleaf postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jatlier Smokeleaf dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Smokeleaf throws a right hand that Ferreira ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferreira also avoids with ease.
Smokeleaf tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ferreira is able to avoid easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferreira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Ferreira gets caught napping as Smokeleaf dives in and scores a takedown. Ferreira manages to retain guard.
Ferreira keeping full guard, as Smokeleaf tries to pass.
Ferreira is looking to stand up but Smokeleaf isn't so interested in that idea.
Smokeleaf sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ferreira's guard.
Smokeleaf is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Smokeleaf is trying to control. Ferreira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smokeleaf is looking for a kimura here.
Ferreira is staying active underneath Smokeleaf, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ferreira wants to get back to full guard.
Ferreira trying to control here.
Smokeleaf wants to take a breather but Ferreira is having none of it.
Smokeleaf is really struggling to control Ferreira but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Smokeleaf seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jatlier Smokeleaf wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Smokeleaf swings for the body but Ferreira moves out of range.

Ferreira tries to sprawl but Smokeleaf drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Smokeleaf slows the pace down in half guard.

Smokeleaf is looking for a kimura but Ferreira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smokeleaf to get the leverage.
Smokeleaf trying to control the action but Ferreira is working from the bottom.
Smokeleaf working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ferreira's thigh. Ferreira counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Smokeleaf stopping the sweep attempt from Ferreira.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira trying to control the position.
Smokeleaf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ferreira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Smokeleaf pushes down on Ferreira's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smokeleaf is trying to control. Ferreira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira is looking to improve his position.

Smokeleaf is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ferreira has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ferreira wants to get back to full guard.
Smokeleaf is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferreira wants to get back to his feet.
Smokeleaf tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ferreira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jatlier Smokeleaf clearly takes that round.
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.

Ferreira wants to land a leg kick but Smokeleaf is out of range.
A left lands for Smokeleaf.
Ferreira looks to land a body kick but Smokeleaf moved away.
Smokeleaf connects with a right hand. Ferreira shakes it off.
Smokeleaf throws a hook to the side of Ferreira's head but Ferreira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferreira avoids the body shot from Smokeleaf.
Ferreira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smokeleaf as he jumps to the side.
Jatlier Smokeleaf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smokeleaf misses with a looping left.
Smokeleaf tries to work over Ferreira's front leg with a kick but Ferreira checks it.
Smokeleaf fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smokeleaf is defended easily by Ferreira.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira checks a leg kick.
Smokeleaf looks for the body kick but Ferreira saw that one coming.
Ferreira tries for a takedown but Smokeleaf sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ferreira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smokeleaf.
Ferreira blocks a low kick nicely.
Smokeleaf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferreira.
Ferreira defending well as Smokeleaf loads up on a big left hand.
Smokeleaf misses with a low kick.
Smokeleaf misses with a body shot.
Ferreira motions for Smokeleaf to come forward. Ferreira throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ferreira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smokeleaf tries to avoid it but Ferreira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smokeleaf to the ground. Smokeleaf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jatlier Smokeleaf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Ferreira.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira lands a leg kick that knocks Smokeleaf off balance momentarily.
Ferreira wants to slow Smokeleaf down by chopping away at his legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smokeleaf, right into the meat.
Ferreira swings for the body but Smokeleaf moves out of range.
Ferreira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ferreira is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smokeleaf rather than just go for the knockout.
Ferreira takes one to the side of the head.
Smokeleaf misses with a straight left.
Nice takedown defense from Ferreira. No joy for Smokeleaf on that attempt.
Ferreira moves out of range as Smokeleaf strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Smokeleaf blocks the 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!
Smokeleaf misses the shot to the body.
Smokeleaf defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ferreira.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Smokeleaf counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ferreira!
Ferreira is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Smokeleaf tries to advance to mount but Ferreira denies him.
Smokeleaf working away.
Ferreira gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Smokeleaf trying to control from half guard but Ferreira is working away.
Jatlier Smokeleaf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smokeleaf seems to be working for a kimura but Ferreira defends the submission attempt.

Smokeleaf is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Smokeleaf in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ferreira tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Smokeleaf!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jatlier Smokeleaf!
Jatlier Smokeleaf retains his middleweight title!
Jatlier Smokeleaf decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.