PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaquinta Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trace LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ferreira
vs
LeBlanc

190 cm
24
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jaquinta Ferreira !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trace LeBlanc!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira thuds his right hand into LeBlanc's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
LeBlanc tries for a takedown but Ferreira circles away easily

and Ferreira counters by moving into the clinch.

Ferreira 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferreira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Ferreira closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
LeBlanc wants to control but Ferreira is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ferreira works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeBlanc wants to control but Ferreira postures up.
Ferreira tries to move to mount but LeBlanc blocks the move with his legs.
Ferreira is looking to take a break and control but LeBlanc is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ferreira laying and praying for a moment but LeBlanc takes advantage and regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
LeBlanc blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ferreira .
Ferreira is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
LeBlanc is staying active underneath Ferreira , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
LeBlanc works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ferreira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LeBlanc swivels though and keeps the full guard.
LeBlanc controls Ferreira momentarily but Ferreira frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ferreira is looking to work some ground and pound but LeBlanc has wrist control.
LeBlanc controls Ferreira momentarily but Ferreira frees himself.
LeBlanc looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Trace LeBlanc has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Ferreira rushes LeBlanc and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Ferreira lands a takedown into guard.
LeBlanc is trying to keep Ferreira in close.
LeBlanc looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferreira is one step ahead there.
LeBlanc trying to keep a closed guard but Ferreira is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
LeBlanc wants to stand up but Ferreira is controlling him.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Trace LeBlanc was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Ferreira closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into LeBlanc's guard.
Ferreira is breathing heavily.
Ferreira wants to control from the top but LeBlanc keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeBlanc keeping full guard, as Ferreira tries to pass.
LeBlanc lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ferreira !
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.
LeBlanc trying to control but Ferreira is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaquinta Ferreira dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

LeBlanc tries to clinch up but Ferreira circles away and keeps his distance.

LeBlanc tries to sprawl but Ferreira drives through with a takedown into half guard.
LeBlanc moves into full guard.
Ferreira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ferreira has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ferreira trying to control but LeBlanc is working from the bottom.
LeBlanc controlling Ferreira 's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira looking to sit in guard and control but LeBlanc gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ferreira looking to hit a scissor sweep but LeBlanc is one step ahead there.
LeBlanc wants to control from the top but Ferreira keeps moving.
LeBlanc passes Ferreira 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira is trying to stand back up but LeBlanc is controlling him
LeBlanc is trying to control. Ferreira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
LeBlanc is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
LeBlanc missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
LeBlanc is looking to take a break and control but Ferreira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
LeBlanc is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
LeBlanc wants to control but Ferreira is keeping him busy.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Trace LeBlanc.
Ferreira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ferreira circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ferreira .
Ferreira keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LeBlanc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferreira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but LeBlanc avoids it really well and circles away.
LeBlanc connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ferreira 's hands.

It looks like Jaquinta Ferreira has been cut.
LeBlanc changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ferreira tries to avoid it but LeBlanc manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ferreira to the ground. Ferreira escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ferreira shoots in for a double leg but LeBlanc sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaquinta Ferreira . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from LeBlanc.
Ferreira could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
LeBlanc is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferreira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

LeBlanc gets a clinch.
LeBlanc tries to break free but Ferreira pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

LeBlanc breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LeBlanc shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ferreira pinned against the cage. Ferreira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
LeBlanc tries to clinch up
and Ferreira counters with a series of strikes. LeBlanc will be more careful next time no doubt.
LeBlanc's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ferreira under the eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LeBlanc is looking to clinch.
Ferreira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says LeBlanc as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trace LeBlanc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jaquinta Ferreira 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

No luck for LeBlanc with that takedown attempt.

Ferreira shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ferreira wants to take a breather but LeBlanc is having none of it.
LeBlanc preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. LeBlanc manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ferreira works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Ferreira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
LeBlanc tries to kick Ferreira off but Ferreira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
LeBlanc wants to control but Ferreira is keeping busy and won't allow it.
LeBlanc moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ferreira trying to control but LeBlanc is working from the bottom.
LeBlanc trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
LeBlanc is looking to stand up but Ferreira isn't so interested in that idea.
LeBlanc wants to sweep but no luck.
LeBlanc wants to stand and escape but Ferreira is having none of it.

Ferreira is sitting in close to LeBlanc's body. LeBlanc has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ferreira is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ferreira is tapping! That was a very nice submission by LeBlanc.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Trace LeBlanc!