PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Posle Leare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luka Jagatic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Posle Leare could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Luka Jagatic's chin.

Leare
vs
Jagatic

209 cm
25
266 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

203 cm
18
270 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 Montreal, Posle Leare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luka Jagatic!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Leare is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jagatic's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leare prevents Jagatic from standing back up.
Leare is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Leare stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Leare changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jagatic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Leare looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jagatic is avoiding damage well.

Leare wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jagatic, who protects the arm well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jagatic wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jagatic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leare. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leare taking a breather here.
Leare throws a strike aimed at the side of Jagatic's head but Jagatic avoids it well.
Leare remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jagatic wants to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Jagatic's face as Leare controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Leare stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Luka Jagatic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leare takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Leare closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jagatic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Leare is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jagatic can't fight it off and eventually Leare manages to take the fight to the floor. Jagatic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jagatic looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leare throwing strikes from guard but Jagatic blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leare throws a big right hand that misses.
Jagatic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leare lands a couple of elbows.
Leare looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Leare drops back looking for a leg! Jagatic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jagatic manages to kick Leare off! Leare jumps back into Jagatic's guard.

Leare stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Leare jumps guard and drags Jagatic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Leare bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jagatic's guard.
Leare controlling from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leare is pushing down on Jagatic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jagatic is fighting to maintain full guard but Leare has managed to sneak the leg through.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Leare is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jagatic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Leare.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Posle Leare 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.

Jagatic tries to clinch but Leare moves out of range.

Leare instigates a clinch.

Leare successfully pulls guard.
Leare manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jagatic manages to get himself to full guard.
Leare is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Leare decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Leare closes the distance and pushes Jagatic back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leare wants the takedown. Jagatic is fighting it off but Leare persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jagatic's guard against the cage.
Leare throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jagatic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leare controls the pace.

Leare decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jagatic, up you get!
Jagatic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Leare manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jagatic pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Leare gets a clinch.
Leare misses with a punch to the body.

Leare gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leare showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jagatic is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Leare pushing down on Jagatic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Leare moves nicely into side control.
An elbow from Leare crashes against the mat.
Leare is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jagatic's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leare looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jagatic is avoiding damage well.
Sloppy strikes there by Leare.
Leare fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Leare in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Jagatic is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Posle Leare!