PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Leno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Jagatic Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Leno
vs
Jagatic Jr

200 cm
26
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
20
250 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Leno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mario Jagatic Jr!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Jagatic Jr.
Jagatic Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Leno in the body.
Jagatic Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Leno fails to land the takedown.
Jagatic Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leno has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jagatic Jr.
Leno tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jagatic Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leno somewhat.
Leno is breathing heavily.
Jagatic Jr scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Steven Leno has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jagatic Jr throws a front kick that sends Leno stumbling back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leno swats away the attempt to clinch by Jagatic Jr.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jagatic Jr.

Jagatic Jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Leno looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jagatic Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leno does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jagatic Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jagatic Jr wants to stand up but Leno is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jagatic Jr is trying to control. Leno wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leno tries to roll over but Jagatic Jr keeps him under control.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Mario Jagatic Jr hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jagatic Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jagatic Jr.
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!

Jagatic Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jagatic Jr showed some decent athleticism there.
Leno wants to get back to full guard.
Jagatic Jr trying to control the action but Leno is working from the bottom.
Jagatic Jr is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leno is staying active underneath Jagatic Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jagatic Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leno. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leno tries to roll over but Jagatic Jr keeps him under control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Leno is looking to control Jagatic Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Leno avoid being mounted?
Jagatic Jr drops an elbow to the side of Leno's head.
Jagatic Jr prevents Leno from improving his position.
Jagatic Jr wants to take a breather but Leno is having none of it.

Jagatic Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leno sees it coming and defends easily.
Leno is trying to maintain the position but Jagatic Jr is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Leno looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jagatic Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Leno is refusing to be controlled, as Jagatic Jr sits in half guard.
Leno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leno is working hard here to advance position.
Leno has hold of Jagatic Jr's hands but Jagatic Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leno manages to get to full guard.

Leno looking for a guillotine here but Jagatic Jr defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Jagatic Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Leno's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A solid leg kick lands there for Jagatic Jr.
Jagatic Jr throws a head kick that Leno semi-blocks.

Jagatic Jr pushes Leno up against the cage in a clinch.

Jagatic Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jagatic Jr throws a head kick but Leno moves out of range.
Jagatic Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Leno takes a step back to recover.
Mario Jagatic Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jagatic Jr throws a head kick that Leno semi-blocks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jagatic Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Jagatic Jr forces Leno back against the cage and clinches.
Jagatic Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Jagatic Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jagatic Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Leno. That did some damage!
Jagatic Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jagatic Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Leno circles away.
Leno takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jagatic Jr gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jagatic Jr trying to control from half guard but Leno is working away.
Leno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Leno looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jagatic Jr wants to take a breather but Leno is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leno manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Leno is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jagatic Jr stands up from Leno's guard - Jagatic Jr perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jagatic Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leno.
Jagatic Jr tries to clinch but Leno is having none of it.
Jagatic Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Leno will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jagatic Jr tries to clinch up.

Jagatic Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leno sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Jagatic Jr decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Jagatic Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leno looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jagatic Jr closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Leno to the mat! Leno manages to get full guard.
Jagatic Jr tries to stand but Leno is controlling from the bottom.
Leno is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Leno stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jagatic Jr to get to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jagatic Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Jagatic Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steven Leno's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!

Jagatic Jr thumps Leno with a low kick.
Jagatic Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leno misses with an uppercut
and Jagatic Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Jagatic Jr drives through with a takedown into guard.

Leno escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jagatic Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jagatic Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Leno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jagatic Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leno looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jagatic Jr preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jagatic Jr gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jagatic Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jagatic Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Mario Jagatic Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Leno gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Leno wants to sweep here but Jagatic Jr controlling him for the moment.
Jagatic Jr wants to stand but Leno is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jagatic Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Leno.
Jagatic Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Leno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jagatic Jr's guard.
Leno wants to control from the top but Jagatic Jr keeps moving.
Jagatic Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Leno is controlling him.

Leno drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leno jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Leno is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jagatic Jr wants to get back to his feet but Leno is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Leno drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leno jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mario Jagatic Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leno trying to control but Jagatic Jr is working from the bottom.

Leno is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Leno thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jagatic Jr wants to get back to his feet but Leno is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Leno slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jagatic Jr wants to get back to his feet but Leno is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Leno stands and steps away. Jagatic Jr gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leno has a takedown stuffed.
Leno keeps the fight on the outside.
Leno stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jagatic Jr.

Jagatic Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jagatic Jr showed some decent athleticism there.
Jagatic Jr tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leno works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steven Leno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Jagatic Jr is posturing up here but Leno has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jagatic Jr tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jagatic Jr has to tap! Slick submission there by Leno!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steven Leno!
After winning the bout, Steven Leno thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.