PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Jagatic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mario Jagatic has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Jagatic
vs
De Noteboom

195 cm
25
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
253 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Experienced

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mario Jagatic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rodrigo De Noteboom!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Noteboom takes a swing at Jagatic's ribcage but misses.
Jagatic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jagatic is looking to clinch.
De Noteboom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jagatic moves to clinch but De Noteboom breaks away

so De Noteboom counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jagatic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jagatic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jagatic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
De Noteboom working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jagatic working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom 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.
Jagatic wants to sweep but no luck.
Jagatic trying to keep a closed guard but De Noteboom is proving a slippery customer.
De Noteboom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jagatic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Mario Jagatic just wasn't active enough.
Jagatic with a lazy takedown attempt

and De Noteboom decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jagatic's guard.
De Noteboom is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jagatic wants to stand up but De Noteboom is controlling him.
De Noteboomis looking to pass into half guard but Jagatic pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jagatic is in guard.
Jagatic wants to stand and escape but instead De Noteboom has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jagatic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for De Noteboom!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jagatic swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and De Noteboom is now in Jagatic's guard. A big mistake from Jagatic there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jagatic is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Jagatic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Noteboom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Noteboom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
De Noteboom lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
De Noteboom working some strikes from top position.
Jagatic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jagatic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
De Noteboom cracks Jagatic with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jagatic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and De Noteboom counters with a takedown into side control.
De Noteboom taking a breather here.
De Noteboom landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on Jagatic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
De Noteboom scores with punches from side control.
De Noteboom is trying to move to mount but Jagatic reverses beautifully and ends up in De Noteboom's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jagatic throwing strikes but missing.
De Noteboom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jagatic throws a strike but De Noteboom rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
De Noteboom looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

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.
Jagatic looking to control but De Noteboom passes into half guard.
Jagatic wants to improve his position but De Noteboom is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jagatic throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jagatic taking some punishment here, with De Noteboom in his half guard.
De Noteboom trying to control the pace.
De Noteboom scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
De Noteboom prevents Jagatic from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jagatic taking some punishment here, with De Noteboom in his half guard.

Jagatic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jagatic trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
De Noteboom working Jagatic over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo De Noteboom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A jab from De Noteboom misses.
De Noteboom throws an overhand right that lands on Jagatic's shoulder, as Jagatic tries to avoid the shot.
De Noteboom misses with a hook to the body

and Jagatic counters with a nice double leg into side control. De Noteboom won't be happy with that.
Jagatic laying and praying for a moment but De Noteboom takes advantage and regains half guard.
Jagatic wants to stand up but De Noteboom is controlling the position.
De Noteboom is positioning himself well to prevent Jagatic advancing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom tries to roll over but Jagatic keeps him under control.
De Noteboom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jagatic.
Jagatic is trying to control the action in half guard but De Noteboom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jagatic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Mario Jagatic just wasn't active enough.
De Noteboom misses with a jab to the body
and Jagatic counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

De Noteboom shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jagatic wants to sweep but no luck.
Jagatic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Noteboom trying to control but Jagatic is working from the bottom.

Jagatic is looking for a triangle here but De Noteboom uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jagatic wants to get back to his feet but De Noteboom drags him back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom lands an elbow.
Jagatic wants to control but De Noteboom postures up.
Jagatic takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
De Noteboom controls the position.
De Noteboom working away.
De Noteboom trying to control the position but Jagatic is working away.
Rodrigo De Noteboom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Jagatic is trying to improve his position.
De Noteboom is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mario Jagatic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

OK we're going to have a standup here. Rodrigo De Noteboom hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jagatic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Noteboom checks it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo De Noteboom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De Noteboom winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo De Noteboom!