PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruben Lagus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lagus is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Llevas Polka. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

King
vs
Lagus

191 cm
27
215 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
205 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Broken Halo Pride Nutrition
Firebird Designs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob King!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruben Lagus!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King lands a jab to the head.
King staying out of range there.
Lagus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
Lagus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
King takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Lagus rushes King and presses him up against the cage.
Lagus wants a takedown but no success here.
King blocking some punches.
King letting Lagus take a breather here.
King presses Lagus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lagus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lagus lands with a light punch inside.
Lagus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning King up against the cage.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lagus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lagus prevents a body shot from King.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King pushes Lagus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lagus taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King tries to throw a body punch but Lagus avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Lagus is struggling to control the position.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lagus lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Lagus.
Lagus keeps control of King as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lagus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lagus looking to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King tries to work over Lagus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lagus misses with some punches.
King is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Lagus.
King wants to break free but Lagus has control.
King tries to circle away but Lagus has him pinned against the cage.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Lagus.
Lagus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. King is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lagus tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lagus missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for King.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagus wants to clinch.
Lagus shoots in but King avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jacob King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruben Lagus.
Lagus walks into a stiff left hand from King.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Lagus.
Lagus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lagus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Lagus lands a right hook to the body.
King shoots and misses
and Lagus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King defending well as Lagus loads up on a big left hand.
Lagus staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
King misses with a hook to the body

and Lagus counters with a nice double leg into side control. King won't be happy with that.
Lagus landing strikes.
Lagus misses with the ground and pound.
Lagus looking to punish the body of his opponent here but King is avoiding damage well.
King is not content to let Lagus control the position.
Lagus misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ground and pound from Lagus seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
King is not content to let Lagus control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control King kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lagus wants to take a breather but King manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Lagus.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lagus misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King misses with a body shot

and Lagus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
King misses with a body punch.
King digs a right hand into Lagus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lagus's gas tank.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Lagus controls his hands.
Lagus stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruben Lagus dominated that round.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lagus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lagus checks a leg kick.
Lagus misses with a series of wild punches.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lagus punishes King's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King misses the shot to the body.
King's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and King duly obliges.
Lagus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by King.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagus throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.

Lagus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lagus thows a huge punch but King dodges it nicely.
King wants to get back to full guard.
King regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lagus.
Lagus stopping the sweep attempt from King.
Lagus works over King with some ground and pound from guard.
Lagus tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King pulls Lagus in close to prevent any damage.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet.
King lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lagus!
Lagus holds on to King as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
King tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lagus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lagus tries to reverse the position but King maintains control.
Lagus 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.
Lagus is looking to improve his position.
Lagus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but King scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagus manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lagus managing to control the position.
Lagus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lagus keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruben Lagus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.

King lands a two punch combo.
Lagus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lagus walks into a stiff left hand from King.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lagus.
King misses the jab.
King jabs at Lagus's body.
King misses with a hook to the body

and Lagus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lagus with a flurry of punches that miss.
King looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lagus postures up in King's guard and throws a big left but King blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King has Lagus pulled in close to control his posture.
King looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lagus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lagus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lagus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
Lagus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lagus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
King wants to sweep but no luck.
Lagus wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
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.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
King is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lagus is trying to control but can't.
King is trying to control. Lagus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
King passes the guard and advances to mount!
King trying to control but Lagus is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by King there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Lagus is squirming around, avoiding King's attempts to control the action.
Lagus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
King can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lagus is looking to escape.

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.
King looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
King trying to control but Lagus is having none of it.
King throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Lagus tries to hold on but King postures up.
Lagus throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob King clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab by Lagus.

Lagus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lagus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lagus's elbow.
Lagus lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
King tries to throw a body punch but Lagus avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King is trying to force a seperation but Lagus has the dominant position.
Lagus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lagus is keeping busy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by King as Lagus tries to tie him up.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lagus.
A left hand lands to the body for Lagus.
Lagus working aggressively here.
King pushes Lagus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lagus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lagus lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Lagus takes a shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King is trying to maintain a safe position but Lagus gets an underhook and turns King into the cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lagus looking to slow down the pace here.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King tries a body shot but Lagus blocks it.
Nice body punch from King - that landed with a thud.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King has Lagus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lagus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lagus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lagus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lagus.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lagus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lagus leaning his opponent against the cage.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lagus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Lagus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lagus.
Lagus lands with a light punch inside.
Lagus lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King is pressed up against the cage. Lagus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag King down to the mat. King avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lagus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

King is rocked!

Lagus clinches up with King and pushes him back against the cage.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short left from Lagus.
Lagus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lagus lands a big right hand that drops King! The killer instinct kicks in and Lagus finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Lagus!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruben Lagus!
Ruben Lagus is the new light heavyweight champion!