PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Sane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leandro Ferreira had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Ferreira
vs
Sane

188 cm
25
182 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

189 cm
25
171 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leandro Ferreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Sane!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira slaps away a takedown attempt from Sane, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Ferreira feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sane pulls Ferreira in close to prevent any damage.
Ferreira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sane lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Ferreira trying to keep a closed guard but Sane is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sane throws a big elbow that misses.
Ferreira doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sane scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sane wants to pass the guard but Ferreira is keeping the position.
Sane stops Ferreira from standing up.
Ferreira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ferreira throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ferreira is trying to control the position but Sane postures up.
Sane trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ferreira pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sane is out of range and Ferreira settles back down.
Sane stuffs the takedown.
Jab, jab by Sane - just one landing.

Sane closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ferreira to the mat! Ferreira manages to get full guard.

Ferreira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sane showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sane stops Ferreira from standing up.

Sane gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ferreira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ferreira is breathing heavily.
Ferreira fails to land with a series of punches.

Sane throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ferreira was covering up waiting for the punch and Sane finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sane landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sane gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Sane looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ferreira!
Ferreira is trying to control Sane's posture but Sane avoids it.

Sane is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ferreira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ferreira on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Sane stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sane scores with a kick to the midsection.

Sane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Sane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sane shoots in and drives through. Ferreira sprawls well.
Sane throws a quick inside leg kick.

Sane closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ferreira did well to prevent Sane getting side control.
Ferreira wants to get back to full guard but Sane has mounted him!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sane with a couple of short strikes.
Ferreira tries to lock up and control but Sane gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sane postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ferreira looks a forlorn figure.

Sane moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ferreira has worked his arm free - good work by Ferreira!
You can see the frustration on Ferreira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ferreira shoots in but no luck this time.
Sane goes for a double leg but Ferreira avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ferreira continues to drive forward.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sane.
Ferreira fails to land the takedown.
Ferreira shoots for a double leg takedown but Sane sprawls well. He's pushed Ferreira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Ferreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ferreira.
Sane lands a nice looking body shot.
Leandro Ferreira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sane misses with a series of wild punches.
Sane scores with a jab.
Good exchange - Sane coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sane swivels and escapes.

Sane decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half 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!
Sane is looking to take a break and control but Ferreira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferreira is trying to maintain the position but Sane is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sane gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Ferreira tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ferreira on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ferreira closes the distance and clinches up with Sane, looking for a takedown. Ferreira pushes Sane against the cage but Sane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Sane feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ferreira keeping moving, preventing Sane from controlling successfully.
Sane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferreira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sane is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ferreira working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sane has passed into half guard!
Sane is taking a breather. Ferreira says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ferreira is trying to get back to full guard.
Justin Sane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Well, if Sane is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sane tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ferreira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sane working Ferreira over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Sane.
Sane lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sane is looking to take a break and control but Ferreira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sane is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Sane is thwarting Ferreira's attempts to control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sane lands a lovely overhand right.
Ferreira wants to clinch.
Ferreira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sane scores with a head kick.

Sane scores with a takedown into Ferreira's guard.

Ferreira working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sane has passed into half guard!
Sane is keen to just control but Ferreira is a slippery customer.
Sane slows the pace down in half guard.
Ferreira is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Sane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Sane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ferreira.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sane. That's going to slow Ferreira down.
Sane lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ferreira will feel that in the morning.

Sane darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ferreira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Sane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ferreira wants to control but Sane is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sane controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sane trying to advance position but Ferreira counters by regaining guard.
Sane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Ferreira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sane throwing strikes but missing.
Sane postures up.
Sane passes Ferreira's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Sane seems to be working for a kimura but Ferreira defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sane not doing much here.
Sane lands with a punch from half guard.
Ferreira is trying to stand back up but Sane is controlling him
Sane trying to control from half guard but Ferreira is working away.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira shoots in looking for a takedown but Sane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ferreira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Justin Sane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ferreira dives in and grabs Sane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sane pushes down on Ferreira's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Ferreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sane throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ferreira tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sane is in Ferreira's guard.
Sane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ferreira seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sane is working Ferreira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sane controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sane distracts Ferreira with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ferreira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sane landing with the ground and pound.
Ferreira wants to stand up but Sane is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sane wants to control from the top but Ferreira keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ferreira.
Leandro Ferreira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Sane darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sane slows the pace down in half guard.
Justin Sane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Sane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sane has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Sane!